Enter the Jackass!

I only regret that . . .

I must confess, I am deep in the throes of a post election depression. At my age, with the terminal exit door squarely in my path, I now feel like Socrates taking his last few sips of hemlock. From its inception to its unhappy conclusion, this presidential campaign has been an unmitigated travesty. That our country, which has more than 300 million people, and many of them supremely gifted, had presidential aspirants of such blatant mediocrity, is beyond my limited tolerance to understand.

That an ingrate like Michelle Obama, who has loudly and frequently voiced her hatred of America is now its First Lady, defies reason. Is it possible her position came to her more as an ironic rebuke by fate than a deserved honor? And like Clinton declaring he never had sex with that woman, has Barack Obama ever seriously repudiated his own treasonably motivated associations with so many American enemies? And would he have ever done so, had he not been subjected to a crescendo of compelling criticism? Has he ever shown that he can work cooperatively with political forces at variance to his? And on the Republican side, hasn’t the problem with McCain been that notwithstanding his heroism and patriotism, he lacked the insight and maturity to see that he and we are of another “age.”

So, with Obama, Reid and Pelosi taking turns at the helm, what lies ahead, here and abroad? It depends on how far and how honestly we are willing to look. Are we about to see Iraq totally unravel because of their impetuosity? Is Al Qaedda preparing to reinvigorate itself? Is Iran happily looking to dispossess us and establish itself as the major force in Islamic Asia and the Middle East? Is Israel’s sleep now being punctuated by fear of an Iranian directed nuclear attack? And as our helmsmen strive to keep all of America’s jobs within its borders, are we hearing the death knell of a global economy and a planetary political infrastructure?

Ostensibly a purveyor of succor to everyone (except those corporate geese that keep laying the golden eggs which create our country’s industry and jobs) the Democratic party succeeds in kindling only hapless despair and confusion. And tragically, we who are now descending from our tired old Elephant’s back have no current option but to re-enter the age of the Jackass?

Note: If bipartisanship is better than partisanship, wouldn't multipartisanship be superior to both? I propose that we get rid of all the political aisles in both houses of congress! Let's stop locking ourselves into only two points of view!

Comment: mailto:domgab1914@comcast.net

Well said! I’m ready, like the woman announced at the celebration of Obama’s victory that he’s going to pay my mortgage and buy my gas, my hand is also outstretched and open to receiving my free piece of the pie. America has reached the point where we no longer need to work hard, but merely accept our largesse from the government. Rome’s record of longevity is once again safe ~ Tom G.

Dom ~ I must express my dismay with your attack on our new president before even giving him a chance....We were just down in Florida and I didn't like the racial hatred we saw at election time. I really believe he will bring the US the old respect we used to enjoy. Remember the excitement when JFK was elected? Please keep an open mind. What happened to the honeymoon every new administration gets? Besides, he can't screw up the country any worse than the Bush crooks have been doing for the past 8 years! I'm sure we'll kick this around more over turkey dinner, maybe by then you'll be more optimistic ~ Bruce K.

Beautifully stated! In America we are indeed blessed with so many natural resources. If an energy expert such as Sarah Palin would consent to serve us in a leadership roll to properly harvest these resources, we will be well on our way to energy independence, with safety and security for our nation and the world. And as she has so often informed us, the labor forces involved in that effort would surely ameliorate our unemployment problem ~ John L.

Who is this guy Bruce? I think he has a good point. But my problem is that I have as difficult a time giving Obama a pass as he has cutting Bush a break. I think I even heard him say that Bush is causing his 3 iron to slice hard right. When an America's Cup team loses a race we all blame the Captain. He will always be the fall guy but in this case his entire team, both port and starboard were grinding to a different tune ~ their own. Perhaps Obama could get Warren Buffett to pick up my tab too. I’m not feeling very patriotic these days ~ Fred G.

I think that you and Fred are racists. I have worked in many different places in this country with blacks and hispanics and I have even worked with KKK’s and white supremacist groups and listened to their talk. I am really disappointed that you and other lily-white existants, think this way ~ Jim S.

I was reading the string to this posting, and felt compelled to write to you, even though I don't generally comment on political issues publicly. Why are the people who question Obama's political ideology, judgment and his questionable associations, being labeled as racist? Why don't the voters who preferred Obama, think that his extreme liberal voting record and questionable associations were issues relevant in this election? Are we no longer allowed to discuss our concerns without being considered racist? Why is it that the same Obama supporters didn't seem to have any problems criticizing Sarah Palin (who had more executive experience than the presidential candidate) at the drop of a hat? And the same people find it very easy to criticize, demonize and disrespect President Bush for his judgment, but somehow that is different than questioning Obama's judgment. President Clinton received the same scrutiny regarding his judgment and ideology, but no one was called a racist, because he is white. People wanted a "change" and change is indeed headed our way ~ Elaine C.

Dom ~ I just talked with Fred and he suggested I visit your blog as he was passionate about some of the opinions expressed. As you know he and I have similar points of view. We are both conservative Republicans who believe in the basic premise of smaller government (meaning less intervention in our lives and freedoms). That said, in scanning some of your family discussions it is very similar to what goes on with my family and close circle of friends. We too are divided with Anne’s family and one of my sisters far to the left and my side (the minority) far to the right. When I have more time I may want to make my comments, if I may, to keep the scale balanced, OK, I really mean tip it to the right! ~ For now, Happy Thanksgiving to the Gabriele’s. We have much to be thankful for as a country in that we are free enough that we could elect someone like Obama (I assume many will start filling in presumed blanks about what I mean, i.e. race, etc. but they own their presumptions, not me). Our history is filled with up and down cycles (the ups and downs may be opposite for some of us) but we seem to move forward. My biggest fear is that we could take a hard turn (read ‘left turn’) and start going down a path that is contrary to a free society (meaning individual freedoms). There are enough examples in history where this has happened ~ All the best, CDR Bill Steger USN (Ret)

It is indisputable, we all are racists to a greater or lesser degree. To the extent we practice it depends on our understanding of ourselves and our group. I do not know if this adds anything valuable to your blog’s ongoing debate ~ Anthony Correoso, MD (Born on the Island of Jamaica)