OkieLib41
OkieLib41's JournalSerious question and rant
I'm going to preference my question by stating I'm voting for whoever comes out of the Democratic party. However, I lean more towards Sanders/Warren than to Biden.
I'm a 49 yr old, black man, born and raised a Dem. I served in the Army and I've been a volunteer fireman for nearly 25yrs. I check in and read this site every single day, but I haven't posted much, because it gives a good balance to the MSM. Saying all that, here's my question..
When did the Democratic party become so weak?
We as Democrats are seriously thinking about letting a former REPUBLICAN become our nominee? Seriously? WTF?! And nothing as Biden, but this whole "Centrist" or "Moderate" crap died with Bill Clinton. Why do Dems always try to appease Republicans? I've never seen or heard of a Centrist/Moderate Republican. Their side tow the line and hold their noes and support whoever. But whenever it comes to Dems, we have figure out 1) Does he/she get support from the Super delegates 2) Can he/she get enough "undecided" voters to win the GE.
In whichever order you want to put them in, that's how most of the powers that be see who the Dem candidate should be.
The Democratic party has lost its way. When Pres. Obama was elected and turtle neck Mitch came on live TV and said his number one priority was to make Obama a one term president, all gloves should've came off. The Republican party doesn't give a shit about this country. Their sole purpose, in my opinion, is to enrich themselves and to force their beliefs or the entire country. They've gerrymandered districts and states that they have ensured their doctrine on the courts for the next 30 to 40 years. Yet as a party, Dems sit and still want to find "common ground" with them. WTF?! This a war for the soul of this country. The Republicans stole a Supreme Court seat...and basically stole another with Kavanaugh.
My point is this. We as a party shouldn't be trying to elect a former REPUBLICAN.
We shouldn't be trying to convince people that we are the more responsible and moral party. If people need to swayed after the past four years, do you really think they're going vote for our candidate anyway.
And finally...What does the Democratic party stand for now?
I remember when I was younger, the party was for Union's, health care for all (however it's implemented), fair living wages, secure retirement and climate. Now the party is all over the damn map, because we trying to cater to particular group of people just to get a vote. How about stand with your core beliefs and fight like hell. I rather see MY party fight for what's right and lose, than to become the new Republican party. The powers that be of the party always sugar coat the Republicans or at the very least they don't call a spade a spade. When a Republican lies...call it a lie! Not a "untruth". Apparently over 40% of the country likes that type of talk.
When the Dems get accused of being hateful with their speech, call out the MSM for not doing the same whenever it's coming from the other side. At least we let the people know who we are as a party and let the country decide which direction it wants to go.
Sorry for the rant, but I truly believe if we don't get this one right, we can kiss the Democratic party (as it was constituted to be) good bye.
Serious question
I have a serious question and it may have be addressed before on DU.... however, I'm going to ask again if so.
Since the NRA has turned from a gun safety and responsible owners group, to this gun paranoia, right wing conspiracy wingnut group. Why hasn't there been a national organization formed to actually promote all the ideas over the last 10-15 yrs to combat the crazy shit spewing out of the NRA's leaderships mouth?
Maybe I'm making way to simple or just not understand why, if there is one, the "liberal" politicians, actors, athletes and media haven't funded it's backing? I'm 47 and I children that have seen nothing but mass shootings all their lives and the only organization they know about guns from is the NRA. I live in a red state and the NRA is the only gospel people know. I just wish money was committed to a new organization that actually promoted real reform, sensible laws along with gun safety for this generation. The money is there, but where is the will?
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