I am reading a wonderful book called Netherland. In it there is a passage that says that the United States is a ideologically diseased country, that is mentally ill, sick and unreal. A country whose masses and leaders suffer from extraordinary and self-righteous delusions about the United States and the world. Delusions that had the effect of exempting the United States from the very rules of civilized, lawful and rational behavior it so mercilessly sought to enforce on others." The statement in the book took place in 2003, when we were invading Iraq. I believe this statement to be true with the right wing of the country. That is why President Obama is ridiculed by the right when he travels abroad and says things like he is a "citizen of the world." Well those people who were running the show in 2003 are coming back to a certain extent; and we need to stop them now before they gather more momentum.
Mitch McConnell said recently that their number one priority is to make President Obama a one term President. Many, if not most Republicans are saying the same thing; damn the good of the country - we have to get rid of Obama they say. We cannot let that happen and we need to start working on 2012 today!
Following the results of last weeks election, I was very angry - angry that with all the accomplishments of the first 21 months; we could not get that message across to the general public; many of whom voted against their own self-interest. How can we not run on things we hold most dear. We are on the people's side on protecting Social Security, Medicare, Unemployment, public education, the Veterans Administration, health care and many more issues. How can we run away from these issues? How can we compromise on these issues? It's ridiculous! Most of the country is with us, only they don't know it; and as a result, the bullies are trying to take over and set the agenda. In addition to being angry, I am also filled with fear. Fear of what would happen to the country if these right wing crazies took over both Houses of Congress and the White House. I have to force my mind to stop thinking about it.
It's absolutely amazing to me that a sexist, racist, homophobic vile pig such as Rush Limbaugh can attain such power in the Republican Party. Every time he opens his mouth, he is an embarrassment to this country. Every time he opens his mouth he does a disservice to this country; yet he has amassed great political power. What does this say about our country? Is it ideologically diseased, mentally ill, sick and unreal? We have the Christian right who think Social Security and Medicare are against the teachings of the Bible, but they never condemn the rantings of a lunatic such as Limbaugh. Where are we headed as a country? Back to the days of the KKK?
My greatest nightmare right now is Obama losing in 2012, and the Republicans controlling both Houses. We can stop that nightmare from happening, but we must be aggressive, we must not compromise and we must start now. Mr. President, YOU are in charge; YOU are the President! Please act like it. The American people want a leader who knows where he wants to take the country and will lead us there. Please help us take the country back from these bullies. YOU set the agenda, not them. YOU set the national tone, not them. Give us back the hope we had and please start now. 2012 and the future of this country depend on YOU stepping up to the plate - now!