ILLEGITIMATE; UNACCEPTABLE
After reading the run-down of all the Republican dirty tricks in election 2014 there can be only one conclusion: If the allegations are true -- and they are quite credible at this point -- the new Congressional majority has no credibility whatever. As individuals the Republicans may be great guys and gals, nice to children and old ladies. But to have a Mitch McConnell as "majority" leader is unthinkable. Why is this so bad? Again, it is not completely about Mitchell the man. It is about how he will have gotten to his position of leadership.
Cheating to "win" is now acceptable in the Republican Party. Those, even like Susan Collins, who are moderates (now few in number), have found it convenient to over-look the facts; and for reasons of approval and success to remain silent in the face of this dirty scandal. It has happened before in history -- many times. It is simply that in America such wide-spread cheating has been relatively rare. But to have a whole campaign built not on the issues as much as on voter suppression is simply heinous. And, it is un-American!
I do not intend to "mouse around" on this issue. I'm not going to lose my head, either. But it is, in fact, no matter what it may sound like, irresponsible not to speak up about this stinky mid-term election and the rotting mass of drivel it represents.
Notes
* There are many fine Democrats in Congress. They are to be lauded for their willingness to serve. However, they, too, unless we the people stand up, will remain silent.
* Regarding Republican operatives, I am reminded of the old saying: Figures don't lie, but liars figure. The Republicans have been figuring for years. You may draw your own conclusion from that.
After reading the run-down of all the Republican dirty tricks in election 2014 there can be only one conclusion: If the allegations are true -- and they are quite credible at this point -- the new Congressional majority has no credibility whatever. As individuals the Republicans may be great guys and gals, nice to children and old ladies. But to have a Mitch McConnell as "majority" leader is unthinkable. Why is this so bad? Again, it is not completely about Mitchell the man. It is about how he will have gotten to his position of leadership.
Cheating to "win" is now acceptable in the Republican Party. Those, even like Susan Collins, who are moderates (now few in number), have found it convenient to over-look the facts; and for reasons of approval and success to remain silent in the face of this dirty scandal. It has happened before in history -- many times. It is simply that in America such wide-spread cheating has been relatively rare. But to have a whole campaign built not on the issues as much as on voter suppression is simply heinous. And, it is un-American!
I do not intend to "mouse around" on this issue. I'm not going to lose my head, either. But it is, in fact, no matter what it may sound like, irresponsible not to speak up about this stinky mid-term election and the rotting mass of drivel it represents.
Notes
* There are many fine Democrats in Congress. They are to be lauded for their willingness to serve. However, they, too, unless we the people stand up, will remain silent.
* Regarding Republican operatives, I am reminded of the old saying: Figures don't lie, but liars figure. The Republicans have been figuring for years. You may draw your own conclusion from that.
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