The Political Isle of Patmos

Quick Note: It is useless for me to even believe that I will ever have a constructive conversation with many of the Republicans or Conservatives that have moved to the far right. You refuse to even listen to Moderate Republicans now, so why should I even continue to talk to you as if it would result in anything constructive. You’re enslaved to a destructive ideology that honestly should not be attributed to the Republican Party, but insanity. I give up on you. You can stay on your political Isle of Patmos.

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There’s something to be said when you have Rush Limbaugh and Dick Cheney actively campaigning to Republicans not to moderate and reject the advice of one of the few respected Republicans, resorting to calling him names and accusations.

I believe I now fully understand the frustration that many Moderate Republicans must be experiencing in dealing with their fellow party members. Many have moved so far to the right that you have to pay extra to even FedEx reason to them.

When well respected Republicans such as the late former statesman Jack Kemp, former Secretary of State General Colin Powel and other leading moderate Republicans are automatically dismissed, threaten with retaliation of their support and a campaign of discredit begins against them because they speak the truth to you, what else is it for a Democrat like me to say?

I give up. One can only say so much and then you have to allow people to realize what you’ve been telling them for themselves.

How do you reconcile the statements of both Rush Limbaugh and the concurrence of the statement by Dick Cheney regarding Colin Powel against logic and reality?

While appearing on CBS: Face the Nation this past Sunday (05/10/09), former Vice President Dick Cheney was questioned during the interview whether the former Secretary of State is even a Republican anymore. Amazingly Dick Cheney said he was siding with Rush Limbaugh over Powell in the ongoing dispute between the conservative talk show host and the moderate retired general.

“Well, if I had to choose in terms of being a Republican, I’d go with Rush Limbaugh. My take on it was Colin had already left the party. I didn’t know he was still a Republican.” (Source Link)

Consider that Rush Limbaugh has lamented that Colin Powell only voted for Obama because of race.

Do you really want to go down this road with Rush? Let’s just stop at the corner and see where this line of reasoning would lead us. Then you can decide if you want to cross the street with me or walk with Rush & Cheney.

1. It is foolish to suggest or make statements that would insinuate that a former Secretary of State under any administration, but in this case Gen. Colin Powell is politically unsophisticated enough to vote for someone because of race. This argument opens the door to a line of questions that easily reveals the depth of your political sophistication. There’s no historical proof, pattern or basis to support this argument in regards to Colin Powel.
2. If this was even true that means that one can assume you or even a vote for a Republican indicates that you are only voting against Obama because of race or only for McCain because of race.
3. This is one of the many reasons why the GOP will continue to have difficulties diversifying itself, this sort of attitude.

You tell me that race doesn’t matter, but it matters to you. Your comprehension of race, culture and diversity is unsophisticated when you adopt this method of ideology. Relating to such a culturally, historically unaware individuals as Rush Limbaugh exemplifies your lack of political sophistication. This line of thinking will lead you no where.

I can keep going on this line of questioning.

To make this assumption about Colin Powell and/or agree with the assumption means that the only people who would have ever been able to vote for President would have been White Men. Let’s not go into the Women’s Suffrage Movement or the Civil Rights Movement. If we look back at voting laws in the U.S. I believe we can find those discriminatory laws. Do you really want to go down this street? Go ahead and align yourself with Dick Cheney and Rush Limbaugh and you will find yourself at a political, social and ideological Dead End.

Curse me if you wish, dismiss what I have to say, and continue to avoid what is true. Just because someone disagrees with you doesn’t mean that they are wrong. Perhaps you should consider what they’re saying. And to those who wish to use this line against me in substitute of addressing the questions and considering what is posed to them I ask you to think again before submitting a comment. I’m going to insist you recognize what is true. You can disagree with me, but you can’t dispute what’s true.

Moderate Republicans, I know some of you may not want to fully embrace the Democratic Party, but you’re welcome. We’re not perfect and will disagree with each other, but your voice will be heard and valued. We have a couple of crazy people too, and sometimes needs a swift kick in the pants to get going, but you will be considered.

As for as what remains of the Republican Party, I wish you luck. I hope you seriously consider the advice and do something about Dick Cheney, Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Glenn Beck, Bill O’Reilly, Karl Rove, Sarah Palin, Newt Gingrich and FOX News. Seriously, they are lethal.

You don’t need an enemy for validation. Continuous opposition is unhealthy as you’re discovering now. Listen to those who are moderates or should I say the true Republicans of your party. I may not be a Republican, but hate, discrimination, discord and malice is our common enemy. It takes all of us to defeat it. When you act on your own it will surely defeat you.

As I suspend my campaign for reason with the extremes of the Republican Party I ask them to say good-bye to the out-dated political positions that is destroying your party. Change has come to America and the world, please join the rest of us in it or become obsolete. You refuse to listen to anyone, so what else is there to say.

References & Inspirations

Politico – 05/10/09 “Cheney Jabs Powell on Party Loyalty”

The Associated Press – 05/11/09 “Cheney backs Limbaugh over Powell on GOP future”

City University of New York – “Voting Rights and Citizenship”

CQ Politics – 05/10/09 “Two Views of the Republican Party’s Future”

The Inconvenient Truth

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Warning
This one may be too harsh for some to tolerate, but I’m not holding any punches on this one. So if you have a soft spot for injustice, fraud, lies, liars and crime, then this is not the post for you.

Now this is my warning, so don’t get mad at me for use of strong language. Don’t get upset with me if you find yourself within one of the groups I’m speaking about. I clearly understand that not all who may have identified themselves with the acceptable ideology of the culprits that I will soon mention are guilty.

I will not do what many that accuse the individuals on my side of doing. You’re not guilty by your association, but you are guilty if you continue to associate with the knowledge of a deed that has been proven was supported, acknowledge and approved of by the people you soon will know by name.

The Inconvenient Truth
The Inconvenient Truth – Now I’m not referring to Former Vice-President Al Gore’s Book & Movie, “Inconvenient Truth”, but on this Earth Day 2009 it seems like that’s what’s happening to the Bush/Cheney Legacy and those who supported them.

Inconvenient truths are being revealed in terms of some previously classified documents regarding the acknowledgment and approval of torture from top Bush/Cheney officials. The finger of truth that was water-boarded, repeatedly slapped, beaten and locked away, detained or should I say classified to never see the light of day again. But it seems the beaten and battered hand of truth is pointing in the direction of the two whose name in which the administration was named after.

How inconvenient is the truth for some and satisfying or vindicating it is for others. The truth always prevails regardless of how effective its opposition justifies or argues their actions.

To the purveyors of war whose only zeal of life seems to seek confusion of the facts, distort public perception and offer alternative reasoning, what many refer to as lying I say to you to not seek to polarize this into a political issue. You already achieve that when you were in power and decided to coop the Justice Department for your own purposed like you did FOX News. Now is your opportunity to get your story straight and tell the truth. Whether you want to admit it or not, judgment day is approaching and we will wait to see if you will accept the ideology of responsibility and accountability for your actions or continue to be defiant. Do the honorable thing and stop pulling the Republican Party fully into the political abyss. The stress and truth continues to mount.

How can ANYONE who proclaims to uphold the values of the Republican Party remain silent? Is torture and lying about it the value you really want to uphold? And you wonder why you’re having troubles recruiting a diverse group of Americans to the party.

Waterboarding
On the issue of whether waterboarding is torture or not. I can’t believe the audacity of some FOX News hosts assertions that water boarding isn’t torture. Glenn Beck leading his three blind sheep to follow his belief that waterboarding isn’t torture. Sean Hannity said he’s willing to be waterboarded to prove that it isn’t torture. Well I say let’s find out by allowing me to water board you. I will do it for at no charge, but I need you to sign this waiver of immunity in the case ‘something tragic was to happen to you and you actually died’. I’m willing to add Karl Rove, Rush Limbaugh and Bill O’Reilly add no cost.

The former Judge Advocate General of the U.S. Court of International Trade, Hon. Evan Wallach is quoted in the Washington Post as saying, “The media usually characterize the practice as ‘simulated drowning’. That’s incorrect. To be effective, waterboarding is usually real drowning that simulates death.”

I know how FOX and their followers so love the military, but will not offer their own sons and daughters would believe top ranked officers in the military.

Major General Scott Black; U.S. Army Judge Advocate General, Major General Jack Rives; U.S. Air Force Judge Advocate General, Rear Admiral Bruce MacDonald; U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General and Brigadier General Kevin Sandkuhler and John Fugh Marine staff Judge Advocate said that, “The use of a wet towel and dripping water to induce the misperception of drowning is unanimously and unambiguously agreed that such conduct is inhumane and illegal and would constitute a violation of international law, to include Common Article 3 of the 1949 Geneva Conventions.” Whew.

The argument of it’s just a difference in politics is ridiculous. You’re either for torture or against it. So to borrow and remix a line from George W. Bush, in regards to torture if you’re not with us then you’re against us. Obviously judging by the recent and upcoming developments many in the Bush Administration was against us.

Listen, if you want to accept the absurd and paranoid argument offered by Dick Cheney, Karl Rove and those who continue to fall in line, then you will need to come up with a justifiable case for torture. Essentially, that’s what the Bush Administration has tried to do and you see where this is leading them.

How do you reconcile your conscience knowing the truth? Do you continue to deny the truth? Do you find another area or person to place blame? No you hold yourself accountable and admit what is true, if you’re an honorable person.

How inconvenient it is to embrace truth? Obviously very inconvenient for some.

One Question
After all of this proof that smacks you in your face I am left with one question. One question for those who boldly supported the Bush Administration; one question for all of those who bought into the oxymoronic empty campaign motto compassionate conservative propaganda back in 2000; one question for the single-issue voters who demonstrate more concern for the unborn than the living. Listen I support pro-life, but in ever instance. You can’t be pro-life for one and pro-death for another, that’s essential makes you pro-choice, because you’re picking and choosing who you want to live.

I have one question for those concerned about higher taxes, but had NOTHING to say about their taxes going up under George Walker Bush. Can you be honest enough to admit you’re your aversion to President Obama has nothing to do with taxes or even policy? I bet the policy you protest in public doesn’t match up to the ones you profess in private. These are the same people who openly embrace the propaganda of fear. One question for the Christian Right who allowed themselves to be pimped by Karl Rove, George Bush and the GOP to be its Main Girl for political gain. Well it’s the morning after how do you feel now?

The fear of defeat should not control your ability to reason and to embrace truth. Where’s the accountability? If you are going to hold President Obama to a higher standard, why didn’t you apply that same standard to the guy you supported for eight years? What’s the difference?

The hypocrisy of those who refuse to accept reality will be forced to acknowledge the inconvenient truth it presents. What do you have to say for yourself?

How do you justify it not being torture when a person was waterboarded  over 180 times in a single month? The United States doesn’t endorse torture, but the Bush Administration obviously sponsored it.

References & Inspirations

U.S. Senate Armed Service Committee – 04/22/09 “Senate Armed Services Committee Inquiry Into The Treatment of Detainees in U.S. Custody”

NY Hospital-Cornell Medical Center – 09/1957 “The Methods of Interrogation and Indoctrination Used By The Communist State Police”

U.S. Senate Select Intelligence Committee – 09/25/07 “Interrogation Policy & Executive Order 13440”

CNN – 09/21/01 “Transcript of President Bush’s Address”

American Civil Liberties Union – 04/16/09 “Bush Administration Torture Memos: Bradbury & Bybee Memo”

Frm. Brig. General Janis Karpinski “One Woman’s Army”

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. – 04/04/67 “Why I Oppose the War In Vietnam”

War Made Easy – The Movie “Transcript: How Presidents & Pundits Keep Spinning Us To Death”

Jon Stewart Show – 04/21/09 “Jon Stewart Takes on Torture’s Supporters”

Cheney: Using Lies as Alibis

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Just the beginning of the GOP Cat being let out of the bag, by Dick Cheney. Keep Talking Dick, help the prosecution build its case for sending you and others to jail.

So Mr. Cheney, you want give us your poker move and try to make people believe that there’s some unreleased memo that will vindicate your knowledge and approval for torture. Well why not declassify the ENTIRE memo instead of bits and pieces. Why torture us, let us see it all.

According to the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights regarding the convention against torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment adopted into force on June 26, 1987 that the U.S. Government is legally obligated by the U.N. to investigate allegations of torture and prosecuting those who order, authorize or carry out torture. (Source)

So all the flack I received year after year of “Not Supporting the Troops” and being “Unpatriotic” from Republicans, I am waiting to hear what you have to say about this. You can’t say I’m not open-minded enough to listen and consider your positions, unlike many are to mine.

One of the many things that I find absurd is the repeated warnings and documented advice you had from well respected and highly knowledgeable individuals and organizations on the use of torture and you ignored it. Who’s not supporting the troops now? Who’s unpatriotic now?

“Serious concerns regarding the legality with some of these techniques could be construed as TORTURE, as that crime is defined by 18 U.S.C. 2340.” – U.S. Air Force Memo to Joint Staff, 11/01/02 (Source)

“The significant legal, policy and practical concerns of Category III Techniques violate the President’s Order on Human Treatment and various U.S. Code and Military Justice articles.” – U.S. Army Memo to Joint Staff (Source)

“Several of the Category II and III Techniques arguably violate federal law and would expose our service members to possible prosecution.” - U.S Marine Corp. Memo to Joint Staff, 11/04/02 (Source)

Hold up there’s this from the U.S. Army CITF Chief Legal Advisor Major Sam McMahon’s Memo to CITF Commander. On the recommendation of torture it may subject service members to punitive articles of the United States Code for Military Justice CITF Personnel who are aware of the use or abuse of certain techniques may be exposed to liability under the UCMJ for failing to intercede or report incidents.”

So what’s next?

How do you reconcile the growing evidence of torture? Will you continue to deny, deny, deny and stand with them on this sinking Bush/Cheney tugboat of lies? Will you take the Sean Hannity, Bill O’Reilly, Rush Limbaugh and Glenn Beck approach and say to the world, “Are you going to believe me or your lying eyes?”

Listen, I’ve made it easy for those who still refuse to acknowledge the truth. Many of you have seen the pictures from GITMO and other places. Now I ask you to simply read Article 3 of the Geneva Convention’s treatment of Prisoners of War and tell me if you can still take the Republican position on torture.

Mr. Cheney, if this is your attempt to position yourself for an “I Told You So” in the case of another attack on the U.S. then I will leave my contempt for you and your position silent out of respect for those who may read this and allow others to offer theirs. If this is true, then my silence would only amount to a whisper to the deafening silence of the supporters and apologist for the position taken by Dick Cheney.

References & Inspirations

Amnesty International USA – “War on Terror”

International Humanitarian Law – “Article 3: Treatment of P.O.W. Geneva, August 12, 1949”

U.S. Senator Levin – “The Origins of Aggressive Interrogation Techniques Report”

U.S. Senate – “Senate Detainee Report”

The GOP Network

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The GOP Network, no I’m not referring to the FOX Network.

“If I had to recommend one single thing that the Republicans should be doing to help articulate the message, it is to acquire another television network so that there is not just FOX.”  (Source: C-SPAN – 04/06/09 Robert G. Kaufman)

Well… Mr. Kaufman I think you may have a few phone calls coming your way from the leaders of the Republican Party. Oh, not the RNC Chairman Michael Steele, Mitch McConnell and friends, but Rush Limbaugh, Newt Gingrich and Joe The Plumber.

So are you admitting what many know is true, but persistently deny. The GOP indirectly controls the mission of FOX News programming? Say it ain’t so Joe. Oh not you Mr. Plumber, it’s a… never-mind.

Which network do you suggest the GOP seek to indoctrinate? I have a few suggestions, but open to your suggestions.

CNN – You already have Lou Dobbs “Mr. Independent”, but you may have a time with my man Roland Martin and Anderson Cooper. Wolf Blitzer may give you a run for the money too. So that’s out.

NPT – I seriously doubt this would ever happen, because you would have to be truthful and have substance, so this network is out.

Lifetime – You’ll have a better chance on BET than getting on this network, so this one is out too.

CMT – Well you already have a segment of its demographics, but I’m not too sure this one would go over too well. The audience may be country, but enough of its viewers are sophisticated enough to tune out your message like a broken guitar string. So once again, they’re out.

The Cartoon Network – Now this one may work. The audience has a short attention span and the logic of your leadership is similar to its programming. The only thing is Oscar the Grouch may provide a vigorous debate that may go over the heads of some, but it’s worth a try.

Good luck with that, but what are you going to do with Sean Hannity, Bill O’Reilly and Glenn Beck? May I suggest offering them a reoccurring role on Scooby Doo, perhaps Barney.

The Republican Tea Party

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Notice — This one is long, but I think you will enjoy the laughs unless you’re a Republican. Then you may not find the humor in it. J

Disclaimer — Before I even start this one I must ask some of you reading this to please excuse my play on certain words and phrases, but I can’t resist this one. I will be as cautious as possible. For those who don’t know what I’m referring to don’t worry about it.

Let’s begin…

*I’m walking to the podium now for the TI&S Press Conference regarding the activities going on today with the so-called Republican Tea Party.*

Republican T-Bagging

Who’s bright ideas was this and what in the Hell were they thinking?

If you’re going to have a protest that you’re attempting to reference history there has to be a connection, truth in your reference. I will spare the American history lesson, but to summarize the revolt that is known as the Boston Tea Party that occurred in 1773 you got to consider the conditions that sparked that revolt. The phrase many of you’ve heard of before, taxation WITHOUT Representation was at the heart of this protest.

What the Republican Party is doing is the opposite and still confuses me why this?

Taxation with Representation

Alright let’s have a three minute lesson about basic American History. The original premise of the Boston Tea Party was the right for our own representatives to make decisions about our Tax policies not Great Britain.

Now I know this is difficult for the organizers to fully comprehend, but let me help you understand it better. You see back in the 1970’s there was a video by Schoolhouse Rock called “No More Kings” that really helped me understand the Boston Tea Party maybe you can have this video ran on FOX News.

Silly Scare Tactics

The ridiculous cry of socialist doesn’t fit. Do you realize how you participate in the dreaded socialism? No you probably don’t, because you’re grabbing hold to the claims of a delusional Right-Wing Radio Talk Show Host and the equally erratic hosts on FOX News to base you claims of Socialism, Liberals, Fascism and Marxism.

So I thought that I help you out on this one.

Who in the crowd today knows the definition of socialism?

No. One at a time.

OK big guy in the back… Um that’s incorrect.

Yes, you with the cheese sandwich… WHAT! No the Bible has nothing to do with this.

Let me help you out.

Socialism is a theory or system of social organization that advocates the vesting of the ownership and control of the means of production and distribution, of capital, land, etc., in the community as a whole. So to offer a real-life definition for you, it’s like the program you as taxpayers contribute to and will participate in when you retire; Social Security, Medicare. So for those with parents of retirement age, this means your momma is a socialist.

If you disagree with me ask your Republican member of Congress to publicly denounce Medicare or Social Security and let’s see what happens.

Alright, next question. Who can tell me what is liberalism?

Um Sir, there’s no need to curse. Calm down. OK, you can call me uppity, but you’re too scared to say the rest. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland, please sit down.

Yes you, the gentleman the corner with the stuffed animal in your hand. Do you know the answer?

OK, someone who hasn’t been drinking or indoctrinated by Rush Limbaugh and FOX News.

Alright the older lady with the t-shirt on.

I thought I recognized you. NO, the President is not an Arab. Ma’am, please take your medicine.

Anyone else…

<Big Sigh> My goodness, this is ridiculous. Seriously, how did you graduate?

Liberalism is a political or social philosophy advocating the freedom of the individual. That sounds like something like various arguments we’ve heard from Republicans. A nonviolent modification of political, social, or economic institutions to assure unrestricted development in all spheres of human endeavor, and governmental guarantees of individual rights and civil liberties. Hmmm… Where have we seen this before?

So since this is suppose to be a peaceful protest of an economic institution [IRS] doesn’t this mean you all are Liberals? Hey, I’m just looking at the definition of the word and comparing it to your actions and words. Don’t get mad at me.

The Fringe of Sanity

Each time someone makes the ridiculous notion that has been proven false by the state of Hawaii of the citizenship of the President it weakens the credibility of your entire group. If you really want to get at the heart of your fear I can, but I don’t think you want to go there.

Republican Taxusations

What you fail to understand about President Obama’s tax plan is beyond me, because I can’t see how it can be said more elementary than it has already been said. Let’s see if we can make it so easy that even Joe the Plumber can understand it.

• Click Here to see the Tax Policy Center’s 2008 Comparison of Obama & McCain’s Tax Proposals and decides if your accusations prove to be accurate of President Obama.

• Click Here to view FactCheck.org’s research of then Presidential Candidates Obama & McCain tax plans.

• Chick Here to view The White House overview of President Obama’s tax agenda.

If you can read and comprehend English you can understand this. The claim of President Obama raising taxes are false and the carryover from the McCain Campaign. The lie has been proven false by factcheck.org. Your ‘outrage’ is foolish at best unless everyone protesting makes $250,001.00 or more a year. If so, I can understand your outrage.

Republican T-Bagging

I guess we’ll see who’s standing over whom when this over. My guess is that this is going to backfire, but let’s wait to see who’s going to be on their knees.

I’m trying to hold back, but I think I’m gonna… talk about the people at the center of this one. Oh tell me it isn’t so, Sen. David Vitter, Newt Gingrich and Dick Army. Oh this is too good. This should help me reach the climax of this blog post. But I can’t forget the media mouthpieces for the T-Bagging with FOX News’ Glenn Beck and Sean Hannity’s excitement over the event.

Perhaps the biggest Nut of them all comes from Neil Cavuto’s defense of FOX News covering the spectacle. “We are going to be right in the middle of these tea baggers because at FOX we do not pick and choose these rallies and protests. We were there for the Million Man March”.

OH REALLY. FOX News was there in Washington DC October 16, 1995 for the Million Man March. You’re making this too easy, but since I like kicking a man when he’s down lets see what a simple Google search comes up with shall we.

WHAT! FOX News has been in operations since October 7, 1996. (Source) How can that be, that means either the Newscorp website is wrong or you do not have a proper understanding of time. You see that was practically a year before you came on the air. It’s OK, my 4 year old son made the same mistake.

Final Analysis

I know you all are upset. You feel used. During the last election McCain/Palin basically t-bagged their morals for political gain and conservatives got screwed again. This demonstration is entertaining, because I’ve enjoyed myself. Listen, I only want you all to get off your knees and stand-up. Stop falling for the same old tricks. Who’s leading you?

Do you understand exactly what you are protesting and from whom are to blame for the tax increases? I don’t believe you do, because if you did you all would be Democrats.

Conservative Charlie Brown Moment Side-Note

As many conservative bloggers are still wiping the Easter egg off of your face from this past weekend when they called President Obama weak and a pantywaist I hope you rethink your involvement or cover of your latest Charlie Brown moment. Maybe this time you’ll be able to actually kick the football, since President Obama snatched the football away by ordering the Navy Snipers to shoot to kill the Somali Pirates.

President Obama gave you a clear hint between him and the Republican paper leaders, “I like to know what I’m talking about before I speak.”

Its OK Charlie Brown at least you tried.

Oh don’t bother him Snoopy, Charlie Brown’s upset right now. Stop laughing Woodstock.

Who’s Participating

Besides the misinformed Republican lawmakers and governors have signed on to speak at local events so you’ll know the individuals who’s promoting this to bring them into question.

• Former Rep. David Davis (R-TN)
• Representatives from Sen. Bob Corker’s (R-TN) office
• Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-UT)
• Rep. Rob Bishop (R-UT)
• Rep. Todd Tiahrt (R-KS)
• Representative from Rep. Sam Graves’ (R-MO) office
• Rep. John Fleming (R-LA)
• Rep. Ander Crenshaw (R-FL)
• Rep. Bob Latta (R-OH)
• Rep. John Shadegg (R-AZ)
• Former Rep. J.D. Hayworth (R-AZ)
• Rep. Sue Myrick (R-NC)
• Rep. Bill Posey (R-FL)
• Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX)
• Gov. Mark Sanford (R-SC)
• Rep. Denny Rehberg (R-MT)
• Rep. Jack Kingston (R-GA)
• Rep. Tom Rooney (R-FL)

Let’s hope this stunt doesn’t prove true and you’re caught on your knees. That’s not a sight I want to see, but enjoy your Tea bagging.

References & Inspirations

Eyewitness to History – “The Boston Tea Party, 1773”

AFP/Google News – 04/14/09 “US Protestors Brew Tea Party Tax Revolt”

Barack Obama for America – “Economy”

Tax Policy Center – September 2008 “Major Provisions of the McCain & Obama Tax Plans”

Why do you want me to fail?

Although I personally do not believe all Republicans believe this I must ask a question in hopes that you may better explain this current sentiment or theme that is coming from the Republican Party and many of the public figures that are aligned with it.

This time I’m not coming against the party, but noticed that the persons who I know are Republicans that frequent this blog except for one are mysteriously quiet. I thank the one guy who does offer comments that are fair minded, because it tells me that not all Republicans are opposed to anything and everything a Democrat says or propose.

When I hear the constant message of ‘fail baby fail’ from conservative mouthpieces like Rush Limbaugh, online calls for anarchy from Sean Hannity and reminders of past government failures by southern Republican Governors with one or two brave conservative souls willing to speak out against what they’re seeing within their own party it yearns the question.

Why do you want the government to fail?

That message essentially is the opposite and counter-productive to what you proclaim the party to represent.

Now if I take the politically partisan position I can understand the argument from the GOP, because I would want the Republicans to fail. But I’ve learned that taking that position doesn’t profit anyone long-term.

If you’re not going to be apart of the solution then shut-up and leave. All we hear is No. That doesn’t help anyone and basically we the people are moving on with or without you. That’s the definition of America.

What you are presenting every day, ‘No’, ‘Fail’, ‘Don’t’ and all of the other negative messages floating out of your camp only alienates you even further. I honestly hate to see you do that.

Some are quick to mindlessly call me and others Liberal as if that’s some insult. In fact it signifies that I’m open-minded. To be a liberal you tend to respect diversity of opinion, openness of thought and consideration of practices different than your own. It doesn’t mean you agree with them, but you are open to consideration and the broader picture.

I don’t want to see the Republican Party become irrelevant or insignificant, but you are allowing the fringe of the party to push a message that is driving more and more people away with this current agenda of failure and no.

So why are you acting as if you want the government to fail?

If it helps you think about it better, think about it in a partisan way. When you ask people if they can list the positive contributions from both parties since President Obama took the oath of office what do you think the majority opinion of the people will have to say about the GOP?

That’s the message the Republican Party is delivering in full force. The handful of Republicans who are honestly doing the work of all the people they represent are publicly vilified and called “Democrat-Lite”, “Traitors” and “Weak”. Keep it up and they may decide to either walk away all together or find a place in the Democrat Party.

References & Inspirations

The Huffington Post – 02/28/09 “Rush Limbaugh at CPAC: Doubles Down On Wanting Obama to Fail”

JUST GO!

One of our greatest challenges is to discover how to redefine our moral standing in the world. The diplomacy and political power gambled away by the failed policy, ideology and doctrine of the Bush Administration has indeed been one of the greatest contributors to our lack of moral and diplomatic credibility throughout the world.

But the story of America doesn’t end on January 20^th with the departure of George W. Bush and Dick Cheney, but continues. From the abandoned homes of New Orleans, the charred remains of homes in California, foreclosures and distressed homeowners, the American people has been confined to eight years of voicelessness and powerlessness. The problem can not be directed to a single person, but an ideology adopted and marketed to a people like a gospel. The purveyors of this gospel diligently worked and believed that the work they do is for the good and safety for all.

This ban of patronizing patriots has successfully transformed a democracy into a doctrine.

What do you mean Charlie?

THE BUSH DOCTRINE! The misconception that you have the right to prevent aggressive attacks by aggressively attacking is as backwards as the people who conceived it. Yes, you have the right to defend yourself when attacked, but diplomacy is the doctrine civilized countries have used to prevent attacks or perceived aggressive activities that threaten national security. The best policy of preventive war is to prevent war.

Please let me be the first to say that I hope you, that Dick Cheney, Karl Rove and the rest of your ideologist pay for the havoc you’ve caused on millions of lives with you soul.

It’s no secret that I’m no fan of yours and hold great contempt for the ideology you’ve inflicted upon the world in terms of your deeds and of your policies. So it should be no surprise of what I have to say to you.

The following people know what they can do for me:

• George W. Bush — You were a disaster, you boast about keeping us safe, but failed to adhere to the intelligence reports given before 9/11/01, but not only that. You have taken a surplus and sqwandered it. You’ve been completely ineffective in almost everything you’ve done. But the kicker was your response to Hurricane Katrina. I hope you will find a way to redeem yourself. (To anyone who wants to redirect blame onto the Democrats, please save it. They are at fought too, but I’m speaking to the Bush Administration.)
• Dick Cheney — You’re actually worse than George. I can not describe the insurmountable level of damage you’ve casually inflicted on democracy with your Heatmizer-like exsistance. I can’t say what I really think of you without the urge to use the most offensive profanity I can think of. JUST GET THE HELL OUT AND TAKE YOUR ASS BACK TO MONTANA OR WYOMING IF THEY’LL HAVE YOU. (Sorry, but I REALLY don’t like him.)
  
• Karl Rove — I wish upon you the same fate that has visited OJ Simpson. In fact I hope you’re placed in the same cell with him. You Mr. Rove are a worthless piece of “crap” that I was only saved by the priceless expression on your face when it was announced that Barack Obama won Ohio. I almost split my pants laughing at you. (You know what anyone who still wants to attack me for my comments about your hero Karl Rove can make it on this list too.)
  
• Although you’re already gone Donald Rumsfeld I didn’t want to forget you, so here’s to you. &^%$*/?=
  

I would like to add these for good measure. Yes I know I shouldn’t hate, so I will say that I strongly dislike the following for their contributions:

• Bill O’Reily, please for the peace sakes shut up.
  
• Rush Limbaugh, (sigh) just go the Hell.
  
• Sean Hannity, God knows the pleasure I will have when your sideshow is canceled.
  
• FOX Noise and the rest of the extremist who adopted, promoted and supported the failure that is the Presidency of George W. Bush, I bid you all farewell. Please take your parting gifts and go. I don’t care where you go, but you can’t stay here.

The forces of power called the American people demanding change this past year and the disingenuous outrage of the followers dedicated to the preserving of the status quo proved weak compared to the roar for change. I wish you President Barack Obama and Vice-President Joseph Biden the best, because the last administration left a big piping hot pile of decomposing crap at your doorstep. Any improvements are welcomed.

Ten (10) More Days, lets start the count down to the day I can say these words, “Mr. Bush – I say this for millions of people in American and around the world. DUCK! because here comes hundreds of millions of shoes of all sizes coming for you. JUST GO!“

(Gigantic Exhale) And the church said…

*If you reading this have any item or person to add to this list, please feel free to do so in your comments. If you’re offended by this all I have to offer is the same sympathy this administration offered the people on the rooftops or floating in the water in New Orleans.*

References & Inspiration:

Wikipedia “The Bush Doctrine”

PS: I know you don’t care who I am or what I say, but I had to say it. You know what, where’s my shoe?

Biggest Liar of 2008

Now as you will soon see in an upcoming post I am absolutely no fan of Sean Hannity. The abundance of my dislike for this guy is only surpassed by my even greater dislike for Rush Limbaugh which is just below Karl Rove, Bill O’Reily, George W. Bush and so on.

I know that I will receive clandestine hate mail from his supporters and I personally don’t care. I hope you keep reading, because I got more for you. This is tame compared to what’s coming. So enjoy while you can, because I’m going to be your Best Friend very soon.

This GOP mouthpiece will continue to do the Republican party a great disservice if they do not speak out against his deceitful propaganda. This divisionist is nothing but a canker soar on the fat lip of lies spewed by what has become the media cousin of the Republican Party.

Obviously, I’m not a Republican, but I do respect the handful that understands what needs to be done in order to rebuild its image in the eyes of Americans that are not usually apart of their majority demographics. :O

Aright, you can hate me now.

Reference & Inspiration

Media Matters – 12/17/08 “Sean Hannity: Media Matters Misinformer of 2008“

Ode to Sean Hannity

Ode to Sean Hannity
by John Cleese

Aping urbanity
Oozing with vanity
Plump as a manatee
Faking humanity
Journalistic calamity
Intellectual inanity
Fox Noise insanity
You’re a profanity
Hannity