overhaul of events
Today has been an eventful day… in a less-than-positive way, it seems.
The nation has lost a great American civil rights icon today, by the death of Coretta Scott King. She led an amazing life, and supported an amazing man. Even to her last days, she continued in MLK’s voice, calling cities and the country to action by stating the nation is still segregated to this day… both by race, and by class. The only steps that we have taken since the 1960s is by legislation. Legislation can’t fix the economic complications placed by the same structure that oppressed others by legislative issues. You will be missed Ms. King… thanks for your incredible contribution to society by the life you lived, and the passion by which you lived.
Samuel Alito was confirmed and sworn in today. This could be the end of civil liberties as we know it. Just watch… you’ll see. Please, oh please, let the 2006 elections show favor to the blue.
Bush gave his ‘State of the Union’ address this evening. Apparently, he thinks we’re strong. I’m not sure how he can believe that when unemployment is so high, prices (especially in gas) are rising higher, salaries aren’t growing to match it, and health care is flying out the roof. There is no way to say that we are strong. Maybe your people are strong, but come on down to Alabama, and I’ll show you people that are hurting because of your administration.
So now, some thoughts on the ‘State of the Union’ address…
On Himself: Obviously, President Bush sees himself as one of the ‘great presidents’ of the time, by labeling that we are part of ‘one of the most consequential times in history.’ Seriously? How can you compare our entrance to a war that was never needed on the same scale as D-Day, the Civil War, or the American Revolution? They don’t compare… at all.
Dictatorships: I’m sorry, Mr. President… Did you say that dictatorships harbor and train terrorists? What about oligarchies? Isn’t it true that 15 of the 19 terrorists of 9/11 were from Saudi Arabia? Why not break off that relationship? Would it hurt your business investments? Or America’s investments? Sure, it would… But, aren’t we living a double standard by not putting Saudi Arabia in their place for financing terrorism? You know, that could be why people hate us… we’re only willing to help those who help us. And, don’t you know it, the nations of Iraq, North Korea, and Iran just don’t cooperate like we want them to.
Middle East Invasion: It’s seems W has announced preliminary plans for taking out Iran, as well as Syria, Zimbabwe, and North Korea. Apparently, he believes that the United States has a duty to create mini-Americas. There are several paradoxes to this argument. We call ourselves a democracy, and one that W claims we don’t believe in if we don’t support agressive anti-terror action outside of our nation. I’d say that the United States doesn’t believe fully in democracy based on voting alone. No one in the United States parades around exclaiming the right of voting. Even statistics show that barely 40% of registered voters even cast a ballot. Democracy? I’d say that Americans have really lost sight of it, especially since the 1970s-1980s when the Conservative Coalition began dominating politics. It’s hard to believe in a constitutional democracy that poignantly debunks its own founding document: the country should not have an establishment of religion. Period. I’d argue that people have given up on democracy, because that same right-wing group has made them feel they can’t speak… or think… or be, for that matter.
On W’s backdrop: Boy, Dennis Hastert sure looks like a grumpy Newt Gingrich. And Cheney looks like he could care less about liberty; give him wiretapping and refusal of privacy – he wants a world of robots, like himself.
Nu-cu-lar: Here again, W sure sounds a lot like pre-Iraq days… he kept going on about how we respect Iraqis, but WMDs weren’t sanctioned, and would not be allowed. Then, whaddya know, we take out Iraq. Well, he just did it again: hello Iran, we’d like to be your friend… like we’re Iraq’s friend.
If I were an Iranian, I’d be terrified… not on the chance that the U.S. will bomb my country, but for the consequences that are experienced by insurgents displaying their opposition to our intervention.
Patriot Act: No, President Bush, we should not sit back and wait to get hit again. That’s why we have a president, who should be doing his job, and paying attention. You, sir, did not do that. You ignored the warnings. And now, we are paying the price through your incessant plea that you have the right to wiretap without a warrant, or your renewal of the patriot act that strips us of our civil liberties to check out whatever books we so well please.
Tax Cuts: Now, you speak of making tax cuts permanent. Why not? You’re headed out of office soon. You need to protect all that money that you’ve ‘earned’ over the years. Good gosh, why you’re in there, let’s make sure to get rid of that forsaken ‘death tax’ so that you’ll have tons of money forever, and leave the poor out to dry. That, sir, is what makes you a ‘great’ president. Right???
Line-item veto: Historically speaking, it used to be in play. Remember? Clinton used to use it. It used to be legislation. But, wait a minute… it was ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. Oh wait, we just confirmed and swore in Alito today… you’ve got a free reign on whatever you want to do.
Dear Lord, help us all…
Social Security: By the way, I’d just like to point out the face that Hilary had when W pointed out that Clinton would be 60 soon. She looked so unamused… I’d say she wasn’t happy to support the BS he’s laid out. And, thank God that the Dems were ecstatic to note that Congress refused his proposal for Social Security. Maybe Bush should realize the opposition to the Social Security reform… it’s not used, and Congress’s action suggests just that.
Immigration: Here’s a thought on immigration: If you really don’t want people here, then please, close off the damn borders. I’m so tired of hearing about this issue. Why not tell Americans to get off their high horse and quit acting like they are too good to do lawnwork or flip burgers. It’s not the fault of immigrants; it’s our fault.
Health Issues: Why do you think health savings accounts will work? They won’t. It means that only the healthy really benefit. Those who are chronically ill, or are facing life-threatening illnesses are left behind and in debt. And, who does that hurt? Lower-middle class & the poor. They can’t afford to maintain their health… that alone will break their health savings account. By the way, Mr. President… take a wild guess at how popular that proposal will be by the response you got: not very. Why not get real gutsy, you know, being a uniter and not a divider, and propose national health care? That idea just might get support from people, and start breaking down the extreme partisan lines that are so evident in the legislature and the nation.
Education: No Child Left Behind??? What about Alabama? Boy, we’re still left behind. W didn’t bother to check that some of the most basic fundamental documents in states could completely refuse to comply with NCLB. For example, Alabama. We don’t have the funds to comply… our constitution refuses it. In fact, as long as our state mandate stands, we won’t ever be able to comply. So, don’t say that your plan is working… In order for it to work, it has to work EVERYWHERE!!
Abortion: Just one question… If abortion is down, then why do you want to ruffle feathers and try to overturn Roe v. Wade? If you make it illegal, you’ll only increase the number that will become a part of it. Rebellion is human nature.
Supreme Court: Bush believes that justices should not ‘legislate from the bench.’ If that’s the case, wouldn’t an overturn of Roe v. Wade basically be the same thing? It legislates that it is illegal, therefore it is legislating. Even Bushie should remember that.
Political Ethics: W wants to clean up Washington… by being moral and upright, holding the trust of the nation. How about we start by an admission that the administration was wrong about WMDs in Iraq… or that Hussien actually wasn’t funding terrorists… or that we can’t actually find Bin Laden… or that your administration failed to fully aid victims in Mississippi or Louisiana…
On Freedom: I’m glad to know that we are trying to advance freedom… I wonder what it’s actually like? How do you advance freedom when you don’t even fully give it to your own people? Just a thought…
I did love how you can tell where the Dems are. It made my heart smile to see them sit. Way to go… I’m glad that you don’t just go and accept every word that Bush says as political gospel. Why? Because it’s not… not even close. Give me the poli gospel of FDR, Wilson, or Jefferson, and I’ll follow away. 
Thank you Tim Kaine for pointing out that this administration has exacerbated the budget, and completely forgotten the economic sensibility that Clinton showed, especially by balancing the budget. And, also, thanks for pointing out that the education system that Bush proposes is incompetent and insufficient. Overall, thanks Tim Kaine that you are apparently showing that you know the people.
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