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Do 'We' Deserve To Be Ruled By Republicans & Crazies Just Because The Democrats Have Been Inept?

by synchronicity 9/26/2010 - 10:23 pm

As I put info out there asking people to like and share our page:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kick-John-Boehner-Out-Of-Congress-Hold-The...

to try to cultivate some enthusiasm and motivate people to take some action for the upcoming midterm elections, I have received a lot of response, much of gratitude, support, encouragement and some from people disappointed with the Democratic leadership that say their pocketbooks are closed, they won't do anything to support them, and they are unlikely to vote.

Here is what I tell them in response:

The Democrats have been disgustingly inept in handling this majority. I would particulary like to see a new majority leader in the senate to replace Harry Reid should the Dems retain control.

However this election is NOT about the dems or the Republicans, it IS about US and the future of our country, OUR future.

And as inept as the some of the dems in congress may have been, I feel certain our country will be MUCH worse off in republican control. It is for THAT reason that I am fighting to motivate people to get out the vote and help the dems retain control in the house and senate.

I am doing this for 'us' not 'them'.

As of this writing we have had 653 people like our page. Many have donated and expressed their appreciation for the message of encouragement and delight in the notion that we 'could' defeat John Boehner among others.

My intention in focusing on defeating Boehner was not only to better our government but also because I believe it would be a great boost to morale for liberals and independents in our country. (You can read more about why we 'could' beat John Boehner this election on our page linked above and below).

If the Republicans & crazies gain control it is because we are lazy and apathetic about our own future, it is certainly NOT because they deserve it, because in fact, they may take our weakened nation and completely destroy it. Pundits all insist that it would be low voter turnout for Democratic candidates that would cause them to lose. In other words, the Republicans would win because of a voting minority and a non-voting majority.

The main way I have been reaching people is by writing blogs like this or by posting the following after my comments on various publications online:

Fight the Crazy!

Please ‘like’ and help us get the word out on this facebook page to defeat John Boehner and Hold the House!

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Kick-John-Boehner-Out-Of-Congress-Hold-The-House/149196308454642

Spread some enthusiasm! Pass it On. Thanks

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Please act in your own best interest and vote and help us do whatever we can to help the Democrats retain the majority in congress. If nothing else please like the page and share it with friends. A LOT of people doing a little can make a BIG difference. Thanks!

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by Articleman 9/26/2010 - 10:38 pm

Good answer!

 

by LisB 9/26/2010 - 10:45 pm (re: Articleman)

I thought it was a trick question, but I took the plunge, what can I say.

by Articleman 9/26/2010 - 10:47 pm (re: LisB)

This, (presumed by the media), coming Democratic debacle only happens if they turn out to vote and we don't.  Screw the brain-dead Independents that think they've got some sort of special integrity, because they vote for whatever side seems to be winning or is currently out of power, 'just to keep Washington, honest.'  The truth is, these kinds of Independents really don't have the brains to figure out what side they're on,  Let's make them irrelevent.

Democrats, (according to the MSM), are disheartened and disappointed. Really? I'm not. I'm angry. Not so much at Obama and his administration, (although I hate some of the decisions they've made and desperately wanted them to go further to the left and lead the country in a more progressive way), I'm angry that so many people, when they didn't get what they wanted, gave up or threw the Democratic party under the bus.  Oh, and I'm also furious that the Democratic leadership are such a bunch of wussies and can't find enough backbone to stand up and fight even for the important stuff, 

But this election is another matter; who do you want in control of Congress, Republicans who will destroy the nation, or Democrats that we're disappointed in?  For crying out loud, what is the matter with us?  Do we really think we teach the Dems a lesson about not being more Progressive by letting Republicans take control of Congress? Really?  All that does is convince more Democrats that they have to act like Republicans to win. 

 

 

by MrSmith1 9/27/2010 - 1:20 am

On Saterday I turned on CNN and they had their money show on.  I was going to listen while I cleaned up.   What was being discused ended up being how medicade and medicare was going to have to be cut.   Nothing was said about raising revenue, just cutting out programs.  The moderator of the show was right in there leading the commentary with a talking head on each side of him.  I turned it off because it was upsetting.  I found myself angry at CNN.  I don't want to hear it any more from republicans how they have to do this to get the economy going because I know it is nothing but nonsence.  To them profit and low taxes are more important than human life.  

I can't wait to get to the polls in November to vote against this idiology.  Also no one is going to talk me into voting for Charlie Crist either because I have been voting against him  for many years and I don't plan to now that he is out side of the republican party.  I will keep all my votes in the democratic party and give Meek my support because I really do like him and always had because he took on JEB and got him to back down on some issues.   

I have been supporting grass roots here in Florida.   It was the crazies on the right that drove me to it.       

by trkingmomoe 9/27/2010 - 3:55 am

No we don't.  But a good number of dems have been worse than inept they too (many of 'em) have been corrupted by corporate money and have worked against our best interests.  Plus, the prez has frequently appeased both these republidems and the republicons while ignoring or at best paying lip service to  the voices and needs of the great majority of the American people.

by KRXA Hal 9/27/2010 - 9:15 am

That is why we have to take a perspective of what is best for 'us' in this election.  This choice is not about them and whether they are great candidates or whehter they have represented us well... it is about what will happen for us and how we will be affected personally.  This is about acting in our own self interest and putting it ahead of 'them'. 

After the midterms I think we need to look at ways we can change things and make them better for 'us'.  For me that includes working to get the senate to 'elect' leadership instead of have it won via seniority.  Just one step.  But sitting idly by and letting republicans and crazies take over is not an option despite our political realities.

by synchronicity 9/27/2010 - 9:25 am (re: KRXA Hal)

"After the midterms I think we need to look at ways we can change things and make them better for 'us'.  For me that includes working to get the senate to 'elect' leadership instead of have it won via seniority." 

Agreed.  Sitting idly by is the worst thing we can do.  

 Do what's best, even though it's not what's perfect, and don't cut off your nose to spite your face.

by MrSmith1 9/27/2010 - 9:51 am (re: synchronicity)

As ever, I am extremely excited about voting against the ridiculous and contemptible Republican troglodytes this year.  I recently gave $100 bucks to the Democratic Governors Association because I appreciated their "stick it to the GOP" fundraising appeal.

by Dan Kervick 9/27/2010 - 3:14 pm

Are troglodytes to be distinguished from trolls?

And welcome, DanK.

by Articleman 9/27/2010 - 3:18 pm (re: Dan Kervick)

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