In the first political test for Democrats since they swept the elections in '08 is a complete bomb.
Deeds loses in Virginia, Corzine loses in New Jersey, and Thompson loses in New York. All, except the Virginia race, were close but why? The same crowd that overwhelmingly pounced the "Party of Hate" last year were absent. They didn't show up. They stayed at home. They were not motivated. And I can't say that I blame them.
In '08 people cast a vote for change and the Democrats have failed to deliver. None of the promises that were made during the campaign have been kept. Now I've heard some say that we're asking too much, but there were a lot of promises made and argueably the best time to get most accomplished in in the first year. When we're at the end of year 1 and the only thing accomplished is better foreign relations then I think we're behind.
Immigration Reform - No (pushed back most likely idefinitely because it''s such a polarizing issue)
Healthcare Reform - No (The only BIG promise being pushed but appears to be on the brink of failure or being so watered down that only a fool would call it reform)
Get out of Iraq - No (Although troops were pulled back they are still there)
These are the top 3 promises for me and nothing. So as a voter if I get the person into office who says he will fix these issues, and I know for a fact the other guy wouldn't have, then none get fixed why would I be motivated to go vote? This has to be a wake up call for the dems in office and potential candidates for 2010. They have to see voters aren't asking you to be more "conservative" we're asking you to be what you proclaimed to be a Democrat. If you want the voters to come and and support you then you you have to actually support your voters. Do what you know we want done and you know what we want because you successfully told us over and over again moving us to the polls for change.
Now, this message isn't just for Obama it's for ALL Democrats. If you don't vote for we the people then you'll lose the people. I for one can honestly say my vote will be lost. I will vote for a 3rd party hopeless as that may seem but atleast I know I didn't give something so special, my vote, to someone who will just represent the BIG business and not me.
Bravo Rep. Alan Grayson! Finally, a dem with some nuts. We all know that Republicans, and some Democrats, are owned by the health insurance industry and the party of no continues to delay reform through redundant amendments and finally someone who knows that if you're in a fight and the other guy pulls a knife either you pull a knife or a gun or you die.
Congressman Alan Grayson decided he was no longer going to let Republicans continue to stab us with crazy rhetoric without stabbing back. I say if you're going to claim that Democrats want to "Kill Granny" then Grayson can say that you want people to "Die quickly". I have yet to hear an apology for Senator Grassly's comment about "pulling the plug on granny" which has been proven a lie and I would hope that Mr. Grayson continues to take it to them with the same type of rhetoric that they use and hopefully other Dems will follow his lead until Republicans decide to stop the crazy rhetoric and lies they along with conservative news sources are using to stir the crazies in this country.
Over the last few days I have been contemplating the significance of Senator Ted Kennedy and the role he and his family have played in bringing our country to where it is today. I have relived some of the inspiring speeches of his, thanks youtube, and I have been browsing other blogs to get different perspectives and to see how others have been impacted by this great man. I have found many fond stories and posts about Sen. Kennedy, but what I did not expect was the disgusting response from the dark souled republicans.
Blog after blog is almost the same thing over and over. Republicans are cherishing the death of Sen. Kennedy. What I could not understand at first was how they could bash the memory of a man that was already dead? What could inspire such hatred? I have seen more compassion from families whose families members have been murdered towards the criminal that commited the murder when they are being put to death so what horrible crime did Ted Kennedy commit against republicans that would make them hate him so much?
After thinking about it it became obvious that republicans have hated him for years because he and the Kennedy's are responsible for the Civil Rights Act. There is no other reason that is sensible for such a large group to hate a man this much that they would revel in his death. The republicans are mad that they have to share a bathroom with a black man or ride next to a latino on the bus, train, airplane, etc.
There's no mistake that these same people who are happy about this are the same lunatics that you see carrying guns to a healthcare debates. These are the same conservatards that you see with the Hitler posters and talking about revolution. It is scary to see such an element being so vocal in the political arena and have some, republicans, actually catering to them. All you have to do is look back a 3-4 decades and you will see the same tactics being used and in the same manner only the "protesters" were more open about their alliances. Can you say KKK?
If you have done any studies of American history you know that the biggest opponents to the Kennedy's were those groups driven by racial hatred. These groups didn't just disappear they just became more discreet and tactful. It's easier for people to take you seriously if you don't cover your face with a sheet and dress up as a normal American. These groups are now infiltrating American politics and by deception. Don't be fooled by the so called agendas of the tea party activist, birthers, deathers, or those screaming "socialist!" they are racist and they are pissed because a black man is the president and they still have to share a pisser with someone of color.
From here on out I will no longer refer to the republican party as the "party of no" to me they are the "party of hate" and until elected republican officials denounce the hatred being displayed by their outspoken supporters they will continue to be "The Party of Hate".
