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joether -> RE: Who's to blame? (6/30/2010 2:52:15 PM)
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There is a better way to explain this. One in which, many conservatives can understand. Remember dear Liberals; the conservatives on here, need things kept simple and short. Not because, its the best way to keep all the lies and misinformation from becoming illogical or contradictory, but because they can't handle complex stuff. The whole health care reform bill, was simply five grade levels above their heads. So yes, what they dont understand, they assume is false, UNLESS, it benefits their position. So, while many of us liberals use the concept of 'history', by reading, understanding, and try not to repeat it. They, just dont get the concept.
A few months ago, I was talking to a priest regarding politics. While, I'm not catholic, I could understand the wisdom of the guy's story. He said, back in the days of Clinton, when it looked like Democrats were going to take over all three branchs of the USA goverment, Republicans started becoming paranoid (like, today's fear-mongering with a rocket strapped to it). They (the Republicans), made a deal with the Devil (this guy is Catholic, remeber). They figured, that since they are the masters of mis-information, lies, and avoiding responsiblity; they could get massive power, and screw the Devil. So, they made their deal with the Devil, to get massive power, money, fortune, and fame. The Devil was oh so happy to do this for the Republican party. Not because he gets their souls, but because it causes more chaos, destruction, and suffering to be inflicted on the world.
An so, Republicans starting winning across the country in seats of power (i.e. Congress and the Supreme Court), and soon, the President's office. They enjoyed massive power, without any of the responsiblity, since the Devil, 'had their back'. So, such things as worrying about the unsecure borders the USA has, illegal immigration reform, or even dealing with unsecured nuclear items in Russia, wasn't even on their radar (the Republicans, not the Devil). Likewise, they could make war with flimsy evidence, and give huge funding (Republicans call it 'bail outs' these days) to companies like Haliburton and KBR. They got rid of the regulations and regulators, since they believed, foolishly, the 'Devil would keep those ignorant Democrats in their place'. Never a worry, and full disregard for life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness but non-republicans (like the poor, most of the middle class, and those over in Irag and Afghanistan for their 5th tour in 4 years).
But, the Devil, ALWAYS, get's his end of the bargain. And the Republicans, missed the extra 'fine print', on to which the dotted line they signed. Because of that, the Devil wanted his end of things, and the Republicans tried to send an army of lawyers to resist. They failed. An so the Devil decided to take the Republican's tactics, out on America! He made sure some Republicans were seen and taped in comprising positions, for all those 'family values' conservative types. And others to feel bankruptcy, from schemes so immoral, and unethical, the 'Con Arts of America' would give them a 'Life Time Achievement Award'. Oh yes, the Devil, even allowed the Democrats to get the Office of the President. But not just am old, out of shaped, rich, white guy. No, a fit, young, highly intelligent and educated, black man! On top of that, removed scores of Republicans from the House and Senate. Oh yes, the Devil got his side of the bargain, and more.
And even today, as this priest was explaining, the Republicans are STILL making and breaking deals with the Devil. Each time, they ask for more power, money, and fame. And each time, they try to break the deal before paying the price. And America keeps paying the price for every deal. The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico? From those that wanted the Devil's help in 'streamlining' (read: reduction and removal), of regulations and regulators. The dervatives scam of Goldman Sachs? That too, this priest explain, was another group of Republicans trying to get big fortunes without an ounce of responsiblity.
So I asked the guy, if Democrats did this, and expecting him to say 'nope'. Actually, he said, they have a few times. But as he pointed out, that the liberal philosophy is one that demands intelligence, compassion, education, and wisdom. That, one would reconized that while nuclear power provides considerable energy to the needs of Americans, it is not safe nor easy to create. Even after the spent fuel rods are used, they have to be stored some where. That place, has to be designed to withstand the properties of nuclear contamination of the ground, air, and water. Likewise, they have to be guarded at all times, with a highly trained and motivated staff. That there, costs considerable amounts of money.
Now, I am trying to retell the story, of this priest, since, as he pointed out, is much easier to convey to conservatives. The majority of conservatives in the US of A, seem to have de-evolved, lossing considerable knowledge and wisdom over the past four decades. Their attitudes are easy to inflame and make angry. As he pointed out too, that an angry man, NEVER makes wise decisions, regardless of the situation.I've observed this, with the tea party activists. They are very angry, but provide no realistic solutions to the problems. It is hard to have a mature, and deep level conservation with them on any situation of the country. Likewise, when a decision is to be put together and agreed upon, this group take the 'my way or the highway' attitude. They want to hold America hostage in every way and shape, until they get what they want, with no strings attached. I think this counrty has had more then enough examples from conservatives, on situations, that with 'no strings attached' as proved a failing. And that failing costs us money, people, and time!
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