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I've been wanting to say a few things more about Obama but haven't had time, I'll just say this, Obama is basically the opposite of the platform he ran on, he's on the side of big banks and corporations not the people. He's not anti war he's actually pro war, his selection of Biden was dubious because he was one of the main proponents on the war in Iraq and then when he made his first decision after being elected by pick Rahm Emmanuel (the most prowar democrat there is) as his chief of staff it became obvious that his policies in the Middles east are not going to be any different.

Here's my two cents on the election.

Dear Devotees: Here is a brief report from Vraja on the Kartik Yatra of Radhanath Swami. This year, Maharaja dedicated the Yatra to His Holiness Jayapataka Swami. Each night, prior to the discourse, we receive an update from one of the Doctors and observe a moment of prayer for him

I found this book at Vaisesika Prabhu's house so I thought it must be good, the subtitle, "The truth about why the 21st century will be India's" sounded promising, and the reviews were glowing, but I came away from the experience pretty disappointed.

Last night we had a wonderful Govardhan Puja Celebration, you can see the rest of the photos here.

This year we brought Vaisesika Prabhu a cow for his birthday. Her name is Karuna Sindhu and she is staying at the Bhaktivedanta Ashram so they are spending some quality time this kartik.

Here's an email we just got from Vaisesika Prabhu all the way from the lotus feet of Giriraj to keep us inspired as we begin another wonderful sankirtan festival.

Dear highly esteemed Team ISV members,

Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.

Check it out here.

Fantuzzi, Myself, and the Stanford crew rocking the house.

Moving on to less controversial and more uplifting topics,

I've been really busy as of late with my services at Stanford, we are just starting our fourth week of the quarter at Stanford. The first week or so was really busy, official meetings and ceremonies, it was really nice getting to represent ISKCON as an official part of the religious community at Stanford.

The North American Union and the Amero are very real. Don't believe me, maybe you would believe CNN's Lou Dobbs.

I feel fortunate that I have no assets to lose in the coming economic collapse.

I do feel sad that most people who are not part of the elite will probably suffer alot in the coming economic turmoil, its the same old story the rich getting richer at the expense of the poor.

Or as Srila Prabhupada said summarizing our entire economic system of consumer capitalism, "a few only can live lavishly by exploitation."

Anyhow, if any of you out there have any money I think you should seriously consider listening to this guy. Don't say I didn't warn you.

Design by Rasikananda Prabhu

"The animal propensity is to exploit others. And human propensity should be to do good to others. That is the difference between animal propensity and human propensity."

Srila Prabhupada (Sept. 24, 1968 in Seattle, Wash.)

We were recently blessed with the fortune of having Maharaj's association.

Dr. Harvey Cox on modern Christianity, Hare Krishnas, and consumer capitalism.

What Is A Cult? from the Christian Research Institute

. . .a cult is a religious or semi-religious sect whose members are controlled almost entirely by a single individual or by an organization.

As your can see Radha Madana Mohana and Sri Gauranga Mahaprabhu were looking stunning this Janmastami. Seeing them dressed so beautifully was one of the highlights of the festival for me. They were a real treat to behold. This is a picture of the evening darshan, Radha Madana Mohana are dressed in a beautiful flower outfit.