So the other day I received a phone call from the DNC (Democratic National Committee) requesting money for the next elections that are 'all important' if President Obama is to move forward on his agenda. I listened carefully to the spiel. I then told them how disappointed I am currently with Democrats who have failed to coalesce sufficiently to be effective even with stunning majorities. The caller slipped quickly to his pre-written 'blame the Republicans' paragraph. I cut him short and told him that I didn't believe that. I then lost my temper, which happens very rarely, and enunciated slowly, nearly yelling, that I would not give one more penny until the Democrats begin to accomplish what they promised. I told him I was hanging up because I was too angry to speak.
And so it goes. I am not the only Democrat who is disgusted.
In the end, I have few choices at the polls. To vote Republican is out of the question for a world of platform reasons. The Democrats are disappointing, the Socialist Party is not viable enough to present responsible candidates, the Green Party is forever unorganized and rarely produces candidates at many levels, the Libertarians are too anarchist for me.
I have never failed to vote, so vote I will. Looking for options!
2 comments:
It's interesting that you say "not a penny more." Conservatives were doing and saying the exact same thing between 2006 and 2008, and their frustration continues, but things may be changing.
I felt much of the same emotions as you during the last days of the Bush era. I couldn't believe he and the Republicans were doing so many anti-conservative things. Many other conservatives felt the same. Hence their huge electoral defeat in 2008.
I think some time in exile may be good for a party, but it is painful watching the other party run the show.
I have never contributed to the Republicans, primarily because I was too poor in my younger days and now because they haven't proven themselves worthy of my hard-earned money.
As we discussed in 2008 in the presidential campaign, we simply have not choice but to vote for the candidate/party that most closely conforms to our political views. I consider voting my civic duty, and I do so regardless of the importance of the election. I encourage all in our family to do so as well.
I will vote of course. Always have and always will. I will say that I have most often voted party lines but if there were a good libertarian I would certainly go that route.
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