I've tried very hard to give both parties equal time and attempt to remain a nonpartisan independent, equally repulsed by both parties. But somehow today, even after all the nonsense from the Democrats, and I have more to say about them, I am just absolutely disgusted by the national Republicans. I just can't imagine how any of those people sleep at night . . . First, I commented in 2000, that it was the beginning of the end of the two party system, well now in 2007, it seems to be the end of three branches of government and sadly, it is "by the people, of the people, and undoubtedly for the people." I've been referring to this new Congress as impotent. Well that was just way too much credit for their effectiveness. It is clear, that they will be pandering and kowtowing to the present administration, or they will simply sit back and watch executive orders happen, or as I believe is coming to pass; both. Congress will bow down, that is obvious, but their subjugation will not be enough to stop executive orders. It sounds like this new Congress is already, to quote the White House spokesperson, "increasingly irrelevant." Congress, if you are going to be disrespected and disregarded, at least have the boldness to speak out like Mr. Carter! So now, we simply have one party that all the mouthpieces for the power, love to hate. Which brings me to the republicans and one branch of government . . . EXECUTIVE. While the country watches Congress try to get rid of Gonzales, what is really going on here? The Supreme Court still has 7 appointees by republicans, as the extremists shout for more conservatives. The continual 5-4 rulings of the Supreme Court are just for theatrical effect. There are no checks and balances between the three branches. There is administrative appointees, executive orders, signing statements, and vetos. The two party system is simply to keep the furor heightened, that is "the system." In the midst of all this, and I am truly exasperated with this capitalistic, fear inciting, war-mongering party in power, they forever lost my vote today; even moderates like McCain and Giuliani. Did you know that none of the presidential candidates of the republican party, and no high ranking official of the White House had the time to attend Jerry Falwell's funeral? Can you believe it? Candidates, the primary is over a year away . . .Where would all these republicans be right now, had it not been for Jerry Falwell's crusading efforts for the republican party? This man spoke from the rostrum in the 2000 convention. How quickly, they forget the people that made it all possible. If any one person could be given credit for the rise of the republican party, besides Bill Clinton, it was Rev. Jerry Falwell.
And he said, Woe unto you . . . for ye lade men with burdens grievous to be borne, and ye yourselves touch not the burdens with one of your fingers. Luke - New Testament
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