As I write this blog, John McCain is just making his conciliatory speech. So with this very convincing win, the young senator from Illinois has won a stunning victory in the race for the presidency.
When I started posting on this blog, it was primarily because of a huge feeling of political angst stemming from the rapid demise of our political system eight years ago.
Obama will certainly have his hands full from day one, but given the fact that both the houses will also be overwhelmingly democratic he has a real chance to provide our country with much needed and meaningful change.
Crowds flocking the streets in Chicago are truly massive and reflect the sense of awe many of us share during this historic moment in our history.
A note of interest that of the states going for McCain, an overwhelming majority of white people voted along racial lines which tells me that for some the civil war still isn't over.
Feelings of hatred can certainly run deep, but the power of unity and hope seems to have won this round.
Certainly it will be interesting to see how Obama and the democrats can overcome the huge racial and political divide that still separates our nation.
However, listening to McCain refer time and time again to the color of our next president's skin makes me wonder how well we will be able to bridge these differences.
One can only hope that there will soon be a time when we can look beyond skin color and see substance, stop judging people's sexual orientation and witness someone who desires love just like everyone else, and finally appreciate the power to heal and not to hurt.
The crowd in Arizona obviously feel betrayed by the election results and frequently booed and hissed in reference to the news. Making McCain stop and plead for his fervent supporters to refrain their hatred at least long enough for him to finish. After eight long years of political tyranny, it's time for the rest of us to learn how to loose gracefully.
Showing posts with label Elections. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Elections. Show all posts
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
The Road Ahead
As I write this post millions of Americans across the country are about to wake up and begin their normal Tuesday routine with one very large difference, many if not most of us will exercise our constitutional right to vote.
And after all is said and done by the time we all head back to sleep we will know who our next president will be. Some of us will be sleeping pretty well, but others might need a little help.
But we can all take pride that each one of us who did decide to vote has played a part in the selection process that will enable our democracy to move forward in whatever direction we have chosen as a nation.
Of course people from all over the world will be anxiously awaiting the results as well. And they should for the last century our country has done more to change the world than any other.
Now it's our turn once again to show the world what we Americans are all about while we all hold our collective breath for the results.
But as recent history has shown it's not always about us and events in other countries can and do have serious consequences right here in the US.
So what can we look forward to in the next presidential cycle? One thing is for certain, change.
Let's take a look at some of the most important things that our next President, and other world leaders will have to tackle.
Both at home and abroad, the economic crisis will need to be solved. We know well from past experience that if this tricky problem isn't addressed quickly and decisively, it will fester like an in-law gone mad for a generation or more.
The world's diminishing energy resources have toyed with us several times before, but this time the question of oil and water will not go away, especially as the taps in the the Gulf begin to run dry, and the Colorado river as well as most others turns into a meaningless trickle.
Many scientists have already said that our impact on the environment has reached a tipping point, but during the next four years we should clearly see the handwriting on the wall as several vital ecosystems are lost altogether. Whether from pollution, exploitation, or climate change the human population will finally outstrip the ability of the planet to renew itself fast enough for our demands.
These two vital issues of diminishing resources and widespread environmental destruction will only wreak more havoc on the worlds poorest who will be left with very few options. The optimistic will seek refuge in an ever smaller number of wealthy nations thus contributing to the decline of those countries that try to provide for them. The pessimistic will try their best to stay and make the best from what they have, but eventually capitulate and die but not before raising even more children. The angry will be filled with rage and seek revenge.
So there you have it, but quite certainly even more bad news will be on the horizon. However unpredictable life and the next four years may be one thing is for sure, there is a sizable number of Americans who will not be able to come to terms with a mixed-race president.
Should Obama win the election, as predicted by every poll there is, I would only hope that those Americans who decided not to vote for him would accept the result no matter how hard it may be for them to understand. However, history has shown there are some who are not that forgiving, especially when it comes to the election of a populist president from Illinois.
There have already been a few misguided plots against Obama in recent weeks, but as the days move into months and the frustration of a few continues to fester, I would suspect there will be more to come and only one needs to be successful. There are those that refuse to think a Democrat is nothing more than a socialist. And then others will refuse to see beyond the color of his skin. Whatever the motivation may be, it's certainly clear that Obama may be both the most liked next-president and the most hated next-president in our history.
Should the unthinkable happen, I wouldn't expect the same response from the citizenry after Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. If such a thing were to occur this time, it would cause a civil war and not become the final chapter of one.
Now, I have to say that even the thought of this happening makes me feel sick. One can only hope and prey we are lucky enough to make it through these next four years without incident to the president, but I highly doubt we'll be that fortunate because what makes him so appealing to the majority of people is exactly what others fear the most.
Not a pleasant thought to end a post on, however looking out the window and seeing the sun rising once again I know it's time for me to head out. Rest assured I'll post more about my take on the future, politics and life in general soon.
Until then, I hope everyone will practice their right to vote and may each of us wish the best for both candidates and one another.
And after all is said and done by the time we all head back to sleep we will know who our next president will be. Some of us will be sleeping pretty well, but others might need a little help.
But we can all take pride that each one of us who did decide to vote has played a part in the selection process that will enable our democracy to move forward in whatever direction we have chosen as a nation.
Of course people from all over the world will be anxiously awaiting the results as well. And they should for the last century our country has done more to change the world than any other.
Now it's our turn once again to show the world what we Americans are all about while we all hold our collective breath for the results.
But as recent history has shown it's not always about us and events in other countries can and do have serious consequences right here in the US.
So what can we look forward to in the next presidential cycle? One thing is for certain, change.
Let's take a look at some of the most important things that our next President, and other world leaders will have to tackle.
Both at home and abroad, the economic crisis will need to be solved. We know well from past experience that if this tricky problem isn't addressed quickly and decisively, it will fester like an in-law gone mad for a generation or more.
The world's diminishing energy resources have toyed with us several times before, but this time the question of oil and water will not go away, especially as the taps in the the Gulf begin to run dry, and the Colorado river as well as most others turns into a meaningless trickle.
Many scientists have already said that our impact on the environment has reached a tipping point, but during the next four years we should clearly see the handwriting on the wall as several vital ecosystems are lost altogether. Whether from pollution, exploitation, or climate change the human population will finally outstrip the ability of the planet to renew itself fast enough for our demands.
These two vital issues of diminishing resources and widespread environmental destruction will only wreak more havoc on the worlds poorest who will be left with very few options. The optimistic will seek refuge in an ever smaller number of wealthy nations thus contributing to the decline of those countries that try to provide for them. The pessimistic will try their best to stay and make the best from what they have, but eventually capitulate and die but not before raising even more children. The angry will be filled with rage and seek revenge.
So there you have it, but quite certainly even more bad news will be on the horizon. However unpredictable life and the next four years may be one thing is for sure, there is a sizable number of Americans who will not be able to come to terms with a mixed-race president.
Should Obama win the election, as predicted by every poll there is, I would only hope that those Americans who decided not to vote for him would accept the result no matter how hard it may be for them to understand. However, history has shown there are some who are not that forgiving, especially when it comes to the election of a populist president from Illinois.
There have already been a few misguided plots against Obama in recent weeks, but as the days move into months and the frustration of a few continues to fester, I would suspect there will be more to come and only one needs to be successful. There are those that refuse to think a Democrat is nothing more than a socialist. And then others will refuse to see beyond the color of his skin. Whatever the motivation may be, it's certainly clear that Obama may be both the most liked next-president and the most hated next-president in our history.
Should the unthinkable happen, I wouldn't expect the same response from the citizenry after Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. If such a thing were to occur this time, it would cause a civil war and not become the final chapter of one.
Now, I have to say that even the thought of this happening makes me feel sick. One can only hope and prey we are lucky enough to make it through these next four years without incident to the president, but I highly doubt we'll be that fortunate because what makes him so appealing to the majority of people is exactly what others fear the most.
Not a pleasant thought to end a post on, however looking out the window and seeing the sun rising once again I know it's time for me to head out. Rest assured I'll post more about my take on the future, politics and life in general soon.
Until then, I hope everyone will practice their right to vote and may each of us wish the best for both candidates and one another.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Troubled times ahead
The alarming news this weekend was not the economy or anything to do with the elections, but hidden in the sound bytes were a few very similar words mentioned by both Joe Biden and Colin Powell.
On Meet the Press, Colin Powell said, “There’s going to be a crisis come along on the 21st or 22nd of January that we don’t even know about right now.” And during a fundraiser in Seattle on the same day, Joe Biden said, "...we’re gonna have an international crisis, a generated crisis..." in reference to something happening almost immediately after the elections, but taking place next year.
The there was also word (from the Adirondack Daily Enterprise of all places) that top military leaders from the US and Europe privately met in rural New York state this weekend as well.
So the million dollar question is are these small blurbs related, and if they are, what do they know we don't.
One thing that strikes me is the dates Powell mentioned which are the beginning of the next President's term after these elections take place in November.
Right now most people might be thinking that this could be related to our current economic condition, but I highly doubt it.
In my opinion this has more to do with the question of Iran. Biden even went so far as to mention the Middle East and potentially Russia in reference to the challenge that presents the next President.
I would say that regardless of who is elected to the office in November, the question of Iran will remain the same. If Barack wins, then Bush will set the wheels in motion himself. If McCain wins, then it will happen either way as there are several indications that McCain is even more conservative than Bush.
An economic collapse, in my mind, does not require the joint secretive meetings of top military leaders from Europe and the US.
Four years ago, I as well as many others, suggested that the Republicans would lead us to a larger conflict in the Middle East and war with Iran. For the past year or so, Israel has been actively lobbying for assistance in bombing Iran assuming we are too weak politically to pull it off.
It makes a world of sense for crazy people to pull a last ditch stunt like this, especially with the situation in Iraq looking more manageable now.
Of course for the rest of us sane people these ominous signs leaking out in mainstream media are only adding fuel to the fire of speculation.
One can only hope our leaders are not as stupid as they seem, but if the last eight years are any indication I would wager this worst-case scenario is now on the table.
On Meet the Press, Colin Powell said, “There’s going to be a crisis come along on the 21st or 22nd of January that we don’t even know about right now.” And during a fundraiser in Seattle on the same day, Joe Biden said, "...we’re gonna have an international crisis, a generated crisis..." in reference to something happening almost immediately after the elections, but taking place next year.
The there was also word (from the Adirondack Daily Enterprise of all places) that top military leaders from the US and Europe privately met in rural New York state this weekend as well.
So the million dollar question is are these small blurbs related, and if they are, what do they know we don't.
One thing that strikes me is the dates Powell mentioned which are the beginning of the next President's term after these elections take place in November.
Right now most people might be thinking that this could be related to our current economic condition, but I highly doubt it.
In my opinion this has more to do with the question of Iran. Biden even went so far as to mention the Middle East and potentially Russia in reference to the challenge that presents the next President.
I would say that regardless of who is elected to the office in November, the question of Iran will remain the same. If Barack wins, then Bush will set the wheels in motion himself. If McCain wins, then it will happen either way as there are several indications that McCain is even more conservative than Bush.
An economic collapse, in my mind, does not require the joint secretive meetings of top military leaders from Europe and the US.
Four years ago, I as well as many others, suggested that the Republicans would lead us to a larger conflict in the Middle East and war with Iran. For the past year or so, Israel has been actively lobbying for assistance in bombing Iran assuming we are too weak politically to pull it off.
It makes a world of sense for crazy people to pull a last ditch stunt like this, especially with the situation in Iraq looking more manageable now.
Of course for the rest of us sane people these ominous signs leaking out in mainstream media are only adding fuel to the fire of speculation.
One can only hope our leaders are not as stupid as they seem, but if the last eight years are any indication I would wager this worst-case scenario is now on the table.
Sunday, September 14, 2008
That Sinking Sara Palin Feeling
It is without a doubt that we are in need of some real change after the troubling last eight years of the Bush & Co leadership, but it seems as though there is still a vast majority of American's who are utterly oblivious to the reality around them. Otherwise, how can you explain those ever-so-close poll results?
How is it that so many of us are so blind to the obvious scam that is, in essence, wrapped up in one person, Sarah Palin? And yet we are about to repeat the same tragic move that got us into this mess in the first place.
OK, so it's not entirely our fault because to some extent the system has been working against the common person for some time now, but there is still a huge amount of support for a ticket that lacks any form of credibility.
I wonder how many of us are really taking these elections seriously at all, and if they are how could they even think that the Republicans should be given another chance to run this country.
The answer is clearly that there are plenty of people who are taking these elections seriously and will sadly still vote for the McCain/Palin ticket.
From the card carrying members of the NRA, and big business, to naive women everywhere there is the very real possibility, (with DieBold's help) that once again Republicans will get another four year term at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
And even in the event that the Democrats do win, I fear there is the real possibility that at the very least the presidency will be stymied at every turn from global warming to international affairs. Too often I hear in the news that whomever takes the helm will have to endure a legacy which has already been established by the current administration.
So far, the rest of the world sympathizes with the American people and have endured our global stupidity because they feel that "We the People" will come to our senses and finally do the right thing by electing Barack/Biden. However, should this not be the case, then it will certainly be a different picture and there will be very little sympathy felt from anyone with the possible exception of our own pets.
To be truthful there hasn't been one thing I can recall that our country can be proud of the in the last eight years. Now, on the verge of utter economic catastrophe, and with the power to do something positive, will we ultimately decide to continue this epic tragedy? Well, I have that sinking feeling it's about to happen all over again.
How is it that so many of us are so blind to the obvious scam that is, in essence, wrapped up in one person, Sarah Palin? And yet we are about to repeat the same tragic move that got us into this mess in the first place.
OK, so it's not entirely our fault because to some extent the system has been working against the common person for some time now, but there is still a huge amount of support for a ticket that lacks any form of credibility.
I wonder how many of us are really taking these elections seriously at all, and if they are how could they even think that the Republicans should be given another chance to run this country.
The answer is clearly that there are plenty of people who are taking these elections seriously and will sadly still vote for the McCain/Palin ticket.
From the card carrying members of the NRA, and big business, to naive women everywhere there is the very real possibility, (with DieBold's help) that once again Republicans will get another four year term at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
And even in the event that the Democrats do win, I fear there is the real possibility that at the very least the presidency will be stymied at every turn from global warming to international affairs. Too often I hear in the news that whomever takes the helm will have to endure a legacy which has already been established by the current administration.
So far, the rest of the world sympathizes with the American people and have endured our global stupidity because they feel that "We the People" will come to our senses and finally do the right thing by electing Barack/Biden. However, should this not be the case, then it will certainly be a different picture and there will be very little sympathy felt from anyone with the possible exception of our own pets.
To be truthful there hasn't been one thing I can recall that our country can be proud of the in the last eight years. Now, on the verge of utter economic catastrophe, and with the power to do something positive, will we ultimately decide to continue this epic tragedy? Well, I have that sinking feeling it's about to happen all over again.
Friday, December 10, 2004
Steve, Bob and Harvey's Take on the Ohio Stink
Does any of this really matter? If, and by the time this would get as far as the Supreme Court, it would have already been filled with more Bush appointee's anyway.
This probably isn’t the end of it either. Who knows, maybe Jeb will run, or possibly Colin Powel. You can bet that John McCain will, as well as Pat Buchanon.
Democrats should simply count on continuing massive voter fraud and intimidation for several years to come, because this is bigger than just Bush. Until we find a way to separate church-created issues such as abortion and who sucked off who, from public policy, there is no hope for us.
Unfortunately, this trend is too deeply embedded in our culture now to see any real progress. I’d bet this trend will only get worse with Bush still in office for some time to come making their base even stronger. And the longer we’re exposed to this national dialogue that should belong on the scrap-heap, the more we’ll be accustomed to it being incorporated into how we judge elected our officials.
This probably isn’t the end of it either. Who knows, maybe Jeb will run, or possibly Colin Powel. You can bet that John McCain will, as well as Pat Buchanon.
Democrats should simply count on continuing massive voter fraud and intimidation for several years to come, because this is bigger than just Bush. Until we find a way to separate church-created issues such as abortion and who sucked off who, from public policy, there is no hope for us.
Unfortunately, this trend is too deeply embedded in our culture now to see any real progress. I’d bet this trend will only get worse with Bush still in office for some time to come making their base even stronger. And the longer we’re exposed to this national dialogue that should belong on the scrap-heap, the more we’ll be accustomed to it being incorporated into how we judge elected our officials.
Wednesday, December 08, 2004
From Corporate Avenger Lyrics: Voting Doesn't Work
Thanks to the reader who suggested this dark lyric ... send some more!
Wednesday, November 10, 2004
Lynn's Got Some Voting Issues
Lynn Investigates ... sheds new light on the continuing loss of our right to vote, and have it be counted.
"Fuck the South" Website
This is some hard hitting anger, but he does have his points.
Elections put people into office successfully when based upon performance measures and standards (the issues), not morality. This website might trumpet some tough standards on our Republican counterparts, however it's totally lacking any, well ... Caution: Foul language ahead.
Elections put people into office successfully when based upon performance measures and standards (the issues), not morality. This website might trumpet some tough standards on our Republican counterparts, however it's totally lacking any, well ... Caution: Foul language ahead.
Sunday, November 07, 2004
Numbers Just Don't Add Up
Alex Satanovsky has some interesting observations on the 2004 election results.
I hear this matter is being brought before Congress. Unfortunately, this probably ranks far below the importance of an improper blow job or two for this lot, and the only group Alex's information will resonate with is the rest of us powerless lefties.
I hear this matter is being brought before Congress. Unfortunately, this probably ranks far below the importance of an improper blow job or two for this lot, and the only group Alex's information will resonate with is the rest of us powerless lefties.
Wednesday, November 03, 2004
Another Four Years
The country has spoken (again) and Bush will continue his stint in the White House for another four years.
Republicans essentially constitute the Christian right, card carrying members of the NRA, NASCAR Dads and Soccer Moms, those upper-class corporate jingos, and people driving those gas guzzling SUVs because they just feel safer - to name a few. The sheer stupidity of these individuals truly make up today's (modern) American culture.
What is stupid really? It's looking at all the evidence presented before you and totally making the wrong choice, for a second time. For example, in response to the question, "If everyone jumped off a cliff, would you?" Those would actually have to think about that question would probably have voted for Bush this time around.
What will another four years of this White House bring us? ...
The Arctic National Wildlife refuge will again come into question time and time again until they get what they want.
A lasting control over the Supreme Court with the ability to overturn Roe Vs. Wade and a wide range of other sensible legislation will come back under the microscope, or be simply overturned on a whim.
We may be the only western country to repeal abortion, as well as slap a constitutional ban on gay unions, or marriage.
Environmental standards will continue to erode. Worker rights established for so long will also be diminished.
Social Security will become privatized.
Medicare will continue to sap the people in favor of large drug companies.
The Patriot Act could again be expanded to include everyone who may have a different opinion.
Freedom of Speech will continue to be trampled, along with us.
The FBI probe into illegal activities by Dick Cheney will vanish into thin air.
The war in Iraq will only get worse, but we won't really hear much about that.
The situation in Iran slide into a deep hole.
Tension across the world will increase causing an even greater rift between us and them.
Republicans essentially constitute the Christian right, card carrying members of the NRA, NASCAR Dads and Soccer Moms, those upper-class corporate jingos, and people driving those gas guzzling SUVs because they just feel safer - to name a few. The sheer stupidity of these individuals truly make up today's (modern) American culture.
What is stupid really? It's looking at all the evidence presented before you and totally making the wrong choice, for a second time. For example, in response to the question, "If everyone jumped off a cliff, would you?" Those would actually have to think about that question would probably have voted for Bush this time around.
What will another four years of this White House bring us? ...
The Arctic National Wildlife refuge will again come into question time and time again until they get what they want.
A lasting control over the Supreme Court with the ability to overturn Roe Vs. Wade and a wide range of other sensible legislation will come back under the microscope, or be simply overturned on a whim.
We may be the only western country to repeal abortion, as well as slap a constitutional ban on gay unions, or marriage.
Environmental standards will continue to erode. Worker rights established for so long will also be diminished.
Social Security will become privatized.
Medicare will continue to sap the people in favor of large drug companies.
The Patriot Act could again be expanded to include everyone who may have a different opinion.
Freedom of Speech will continue to be trampled, along with us.
The FBI probe into illegal activities by Dick Cheney will vanish into thin air.
The war in Iraq will only get worse, but we won't really hear much about that.
The situation in Iran slide into a deep hole.
Tension across the world will increase causing an even greater rift between us and them.
Saturday, October 30, 2004
More on Missing Munitions
If you were following the Iraq War at all, you might remember the vast amount of looting that took place immediately following Saddam's defeat, so the fact that there was also thievery in al Qaqaa should be of no surprise to anyone. It's just a few hundred tones of high energy explosives, really nothing to get all that alarmed about.
You know , come to think of it, we shouldn't even be all that concerned if some of their nuclear facilities we're also raided either, right? Make no mistake, this unnecessary war in Iraq, sold to us as a way to defeat terrorism, has plunged us, and the world, even deeper into chaos.
As Brett Wagner, a professor at the Naval War College, put it a year ago in USA Today ...
"In the weeks before the invasion, the U.S. military repeatedly warned the White House that its war plans did not include sufficient ground forces, air and naval operations and logistical support to guarantee a successful mission. Those warnings were discounted — even mocked — by administration officials who professed to know more about war fighting than the war fighters themselves.
But the war fighters were right. Military commanders weren't given enough manpower and logistical support to secure all of the known nuclear sites, let alone all of the suspected ones.
It wasn't until seven of Iraq's main nuclear facilities were extensively looted that the true magnitude of the administration's strategic blunder came into focus."
Wars are military things, and wars are lost when commanded by politicians. Today, as this election looms nearer, it is these very politicians who have eagerly decided to place the lives of good American men and women into dancing a daily life-and-death struggle. Telling them, and the rest of us, it's their mistake for "messing it up" by allowing the vast looting to take place at all. This from an administration that is still unwilling to admit even the most basic of mistakes.
You know , come to think of it, we shouldn't even be all that concerned if some of their nuclear facilities we're also raided either, right? Make no mistake, this unnecessary war in Iraq, sold to us as a way to defeat terrorism, has plunged us, and the world, even deeper into chaos.
As Brett Wagner, a professor at the Naval War College, put it a year ago in USA Today ...
"In the weeks before the invasion, the U.S. military repeatedly warned the White House that its war plans did not include sufficient ground forces, air and naval operations and logistical support to guarantee a successful mission. Those warnings were discounted — even mocked — by administration officials who professed to know more about war fighting than the war fighters themselves.
But the war fighters were right. Military commanders weren't given enough manpower and logistical support to secure all of the known nuclear sites, let alone all of the suspected ones.
It wasn't until seven of Iraq's main nuclear facilities were extensively looted that the true magnitude of the administration's strategic blunder came into focus."
Wars are military things, and wars are lost when commanded by politicians. Today, as this election looms nearer, it is these very politicians who have eagerly decided to place the lives of good American men and women into dancing a daily life-and-death struggle. Telling them, and the rest of us, it's their mistake for "messing it up" by allowing the vast looting to take place at all. This from an administration that is still unwilling to admit even the most basic of mistakes.
Friday, October 22, 2004
Why Kerry Will Win
If you're more than a little concerned that Bush & Co. will win the elections again this year and are looking for a little inspiration when you head to the polls, this list of reasons why John Kerry will be our next President should help you.
Friday, October 08, 2004
A Real Slap in the Face
The Lone Star Iconoclast might not be the most widely read newspaper in America, and I'm sure you may not have heard of it before. One thing does make this endorsement stand out from the rest. Based in George Bush's hometown of Crawford, Texas, this daily is endorsing Kerry for President.
Thursday, October 07, 2004
4 More Years Anyone?
OK, I know this may sound a little funny, but there actually are millions of people who are planning on voting for George W. Bush, again. Of all the people I know and associate with, I could probably count every Republican on my left hand. But, the colored states on the map show a different picture though, and I'm getting sleepy just thinking about it.
C'mon boy, snap to.
Again? Now, I'm doing my very best to be objective about this, but I'm sorry, I just can't. I mean, is he not about the worst President this country has ever had?
You could take the fact that he has presided over the worst economy since the Great Depression being the first President to have actually lost jobs since he took office. I guess you could argue that since we really exported most of those, they technically aren't "lost".
He also presided over the worst attack on American soil in our nation's history, which could have been avoided had he just read the PDBs. Then, for the first time in our nation's history, we invaded another country without any provocation, or just cause. That is, unless you actually do believe that Saddam Hussein was involved in 9/11. At least, we actually claimed that the North Vietnamese shot at us before attacking them. That, by the way, wasn't even declared a war, and neither was Korea.
What additional accomplishments can we expect if George W. Bush gets another four years?
First, we could start off with the draft, but before that let's extend our troops tour of duty even more. Continuing erosion in our efforts to restrain North Korea and Iran. A complete lack of any policy regarding Israel and Palestine. A slow parting in our alliance with the British and Australians. More tax cuts for the rich. Excuses from the military. More vets coming back and not getting the medical attention they deserve. A lack of credibility in the eyes of the world. Increased opium production in Afghanistan. A larger budget deficit than we already have. A continued reliance upon oil. No-bid contracts. Smear campaigns. Lies and defamation. The growing threat of terrorism. Tapes from the Talilban. Hostages. Hostility. Medican't. Social Insecurity. John Ashcroft, Dick Cheney, and Tom Delay.
Someone please tell me how you could sleep at night knowing you've already voted for this man?
Pretty soundly I'd have to say, for a nation of sheep.
C'mon boy, snap to.
Again? Now, I'm doing my very best to be objective about this, but I'm sorry, I just can't. I mean, is he not about the worst President this country has ever had?
You could take the fact that he has presided over the worst economy since the Great Depression being the first President to have actually lost jobs since he took office. I guess you could argue that since we really exported most of those, they technically aren't "lost".
He also presided over the worst attack on American soil in our nation's history, which could have been avoided had he just read the PDBs. Then, for the first time in our nation's history, we invaded another country without any provocation, or just cause. That is, unless you actually do believe that Saddam Hussein was involved in 9/11. At least, we actually claimed that the North Vietnamese shot at us before attacking them. That, by the way, wasn't even declared a war, and neither was Korea.
What additional accomplishments can we expect if George W. Bush gets another four years?
First, we could start off with the draft, but before that let's extend our troops tour of duty even more. Continuing erosion in our efforts to restrain North Korea and Iran. A complete lack of any policy regarding Israel and Palestine. A slow parting in our alliance with the British and Australians. More tax cuts for the rich. Excuses from the military. More vets coming back and not getting the medical attention they deserve. A lack of credibility in the eyes of the world. Increased opium production in Afghanistan. A larger budget deficit than we already have. A continued reliance upon oil. No-bid contracts. Smear campaigns. Lies and defamation. The growing threat of terrorism. Tapes from the Talilban. Hostages. Hostility. Medican't. Social Insecurity. John Ashcroft, Dick Cheney, and Tom Delay.
Someone please tell me how you could sleep at night knowing you've already voted for this man?
Pretty soundly I'd have to say, for a nation of sheep.
Friday, October 01, 2004
The First Debate Transcript
In case you missed it, here is the full transcript from the first presidential debate, (click on the link above).
Friday, September 17, 2004
Here Comes The Draft
At least I know who I won't be voting for ... (Click on the link above to find out about the current administrations plans to start the draft).
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