Kowabunga

Last night was the monthly get-together of the Townhall meetup group. There was a somewhat smaller turnout, possibly due to the exorbitant price of gas. Also, we lacked an agenda, so we made one up on the fly: Hurricane Katrina and disaster relief.

As per usual, the conversation drifted about, as we really didn't expect to stay on topic. The question came up as to what the international community was doing in OUR time of need and it was pointed out that Germany and several other countries had made calls and offered aid. We'll see what materializes.

The impact that Katrina has had on the Gulf Coast region, and New Orleans in specific is astronomical. I still can't get over the devastation.

Tracy, the fearless leader and Anti-Strib blogger, has a list of evil corporations that are contributing substantial aid. Check it out when you get a chance.

The group was smaller, about twelve, and mainly the usual gang of suspects. Hopefully some of the other familiar faces that missed this time around will be back next time. It has been floated that, since we are having to come up with our own agendas, next month we discuss the Fair Tax Plan versus the Flat Tax Rate Plan and the current "progressive' (or graduated) tax system. If you haven't been to one of these, and you are in the Twin Cities, mark you calendar for the first Thursday of the month. If not, hit townhall.com and get on their list for local group meetings.