January 23, 2010
Party over?
Not since Plessy v. Ferguson, where the Supreme Court, in 1896, held that segregation was just dandy so long as there were "separate but equal" facilities available, and its forerunner, Dred Scott, where the "Supremes" held that slaves could never become citizens because they were not protected by the Constitution, has the court been so blatant, so arrogant, and so wrong.
How would you like to be an American soldier teaching a course in democracy in Afghanistan or Iraq? "Come to corporate-America! Everything is for sale!" Would you risk your life to save Goldman Sachs?
Some people, and all progressives, understand what the five wrecking balls have done. Some seem to think that there is a legislative fix out there in the weeds. The President used the "bi-partisan" call again. Yah, sure. The GOP will suddenly put country above self-interest.
Others I talked with said, in essence, "Hey! It's over! Drop out--fascism has come to America and we are helpless."
Bad time to counsel dropping out if you have kids and grandchildren. What would you say to them? How about, "Oops! Sorry we let them steal the presidential elections in 2000 and 2004. Oops! We let them appoint Alito and his cunning side-kick Roberts when we should have known what their game plan was." Is that the explanation you and I should feel comfortable with?
I don't think so. I advance a few ideas. First, this decision is so far-reaching it cannot stand. We do believe in democracy in this country not fascism. They (Roberts-Alito types) will win some elections--maybe all of the big ones in 2010--but they cannot alter the touchstone of our republic. They can't change our culture. People die to protect our democracy--we won't let these guys steal it. No siree!
Change the laws governing corporations; eliminate tax-breaks; legislate a short life-span for corporations; practice civil disobedience. We cannot throw in the towel. Nope!
Bob Fest: Some of you suggest that we devote Fighting Bob Fest this year to "Where do we go from here?" I like that idea. We need your input of positive ideas.
The fight begins!
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Let me suggest that it is the people who have been "dropping out" that has led to this mess we have. You may not "do politics" but politics will do you, for sure!
For all the whining and cynicism it seems like a lot of people, especially of the so-called progressive bent, are just plain gutless and lazy.
No demonstrations, no strikes, no new political parties forming, the Greens are worse than useless, and on and on.
Nobody will give you a good government or democracy. No politician, such as Obambi, can be your savior. You have to win it, and keep, for yourself.
Until that happens the best you can do is keep bending over and hope that the thugs running the show grease the pole they shove up your backside.
Sorry to be that crude but really folks, it is time to get a set.
-Griebnotz Doerkpfester | Egg Harbor, WI | January 23, 2010
Everyone hates freedom, don't they. The American people are just too stupid to sort it all out. That's why liberals are so arrogant.
-Dohnal | Wauwatosa, Wi. | January 25, 2010
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