Because the Dems Don't Have What it Takes

Just the latest reminder that our government has been ground to a smoking, shuddering, clanging halt, for some time now: http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022548811

(Obama judicial appointees currently being obstructed: 107, versus 7 Bush appointees awaiting confirmation at a comparable time in his second term.)

And much outrage about how it's all the Dems' fault. Because the Dems, apparently, do not have what it takes.

And this is true.

The Dems do not have what it takes to obstruct, pervert, and hold hostage the structure of our government, to gain partisan and ideological ends.

And I am glad of this.

Because "what it takes" has been amply demonstrated by the GOP:

A reckless disregard for the well-being of Americans.
Callous, greedy self-interest and concern with their own re-election above their oath of office.
Willingness to sacrifice the long-term health of Constitutional Republican government for short-term gains.
Utter certainty that the end justifies the means.

I am really, REALLY glad that not enough Dems "have what it takes."

While I share the frustration and outrage at the sniveling lack of moral courage shown by many Dem "leaders" in the face of the NRA and the various other tools of Our Beloved Oligarchs, I would not wish them to emulate the GOP.

wearily,
Bright