I think the Democrats have intelligent, competent people in their lineup. Unfortunately, much of the rhetoric I hear from the 'front runners' about war & solutions to serious problems is just that, rhetoric that doesn't address the root causes. On the Republican side, I couldn't tell you too much about their rhetoric (besides "9/11" & "more torturing brown people")... it is so overwhelmingly insane and idiotic it makes my ears bleed if I listen for too long. Personally, I hope the Republican party gets their asses handed to them in the next elections, because they have become a frighteningly corrupt & inept group whose purpose has apparently been twisted into creating a fascist theocracy.
There is one person in each party that I consider mostly clear-sighted and correct in their positions. Although they are underdogs in this game of millionaires and media creations, the fact that their message is being heard and supported is a great thing.
Democrat - Dennis Kucinich
Republican - Ron Paul
I'll give just one example each that shows the level of candor & insight these candidates have compared to the rest of the pack:Dennis Kucinich:
"Impeaching Cheney First Step to Restoring the Rule of Law"
Ron Paul:
"U.S. In 'Great Danger' Of Staged Gulf Of Tonkin Style Provocation"
"Impeaching Cheney First Step to Restoring the Rule of Law"
Ron Paul:
"U.S. In 'Great Danger' Of Staged Gulf Of Tonkin Style Provocation"
Of course, the corporate media and the influence peddlers will continue to vigorously resist promoting these 'far-shots'. I sometimes wonder what it would be like to live on a sane planet...
Luckily there is the wonderful world of Youtube, where you can hear their positions for yourself.
Paul,
ReplyDeleteI cannot agree with your more. My biggest problem is deciding if I am going to register as a Democrat or Republican in this upcoming primary. I am leaning toward Paul because I think his message of freedom and small government is a perfect counter balance to what we have now.