Power conceding nothing without demand, as usual

by Jenny
http://michiganimc.org/feature/display/7637/index.php

The easy smile on Kerry's face as he conceeded to Bush should have made a few things clear. There are reasons why Kerry conceeded so quickly, there are reasons why he never mentioned a single instance of voter fraud or intimidation throughout the day on November 2nd as widespread evidence of disenfranchisement was surfacing (at least through independent media outlets) and there are reasons why he didn't use his concession speech as an opportunity to articulate even mild opposition to Bush policies.

The reasons are rooted in the fact that Kerry has much more allegience to elite power in the U.S. than he has or ever will have to the millions of disenfranchised and unrepresented voters in this country. Speaking out against voter fraud would carry an implicit challenge to the myth of American democracy. Why should Kerry take the risk of challenging the legitimacy of the system? He is a pro-war, neo-liberal imperialist of the millionaire class. He has nothing to lose and much to gain from another 4 years of the Bush administration.

Given this realization, it's critical that everyone, from the Democrats who actually saw kerry as an alternative to the liberals who merely wanted "anyone but Bush" conduct a serious interrogation of how the notion of "electability" dominated political discourse leading up the Democratic primaries. Many people opposed to the Bush administration's policies supported Kerry because of his so-called "electability." At the altar of "electability" many progressive people sacrificed their politics and their
self-respect. November 3rd has arrived and we are left with the
devastating failure of this logic - not only is Bush still President but national political discourse is even more entrenched around a pro-war, neo-liberal imperialism.

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kerry quit. he gets his tax cut. he basically fucked everybody else.

There's just so much out there and it's such a help to find gems like this shared here.

"Republicans and conservatives can best advance the cause of civility by working hard to finish off the hopes of the Democrats for any return to power. It is like neutering barnyard animals: they are much calmer, less likely to cause damage, and easier to control. As the vet says, "They will be happier; this is good for them." " -Grover Norquist

Re: Kerry, this author says; "He is a pro-war, neo-liberal imperialist of the millionaire class. He has nothing to lose and much to gain from another 4 years of the Bush administration."

What exactly does Kerry have "to gain" from another 4 years of the chimp? Oh, he has $ so he just rolled over so he could collect his millionaire tax cuts being provided courtesy of *. I don't buy it.

This is nothing more than a sour grapes op-ed hit piece on everybody involved. While well spoken, the logic is without factual support. Hence, it does a disservice to everybody who reads it (as it pretends to have an evidentiary basis) and it accomplishes ABSOLUTELY NOTHING except to inflame some select portion of 'the rabble'.

Gyre

Do some research.

suspect enough not to take another moment to read it's contents, If I wanted such I could watch faux and not waste my valuable time thinking and deciding things for myself..

"Once the minority of House and Senate are comfortable in their minority status, they will have no problem socializing with the Republicans. Any farmer will tell you that certain animals run around and are unpleasant, but when they've been fixed, then they are happy and sedate. They are contented and cheerful. They don't go around peeing on the furniture and such."

Grover Norquist

anyone who does something you disagree with is part of the world-wide Skull and Bones conspiracy or is in denial.

I particularly like the way you use Norquist's philosophy to justify your view.

What's my view? That there is still hope for America? That a Fascist Theocracy will do minimal damage to your country?

Why didn't John F Kerry fight for your rights?

Why?

Everyone's a thief who doesn't agree with you. Big talker on the Internet.

When did you fight? Where are your scars?

This is about the future of your country. Not about my lack of communication skills.

If your vote can be brazenly flipped and YOUR leader doesn't fight for you, Democracy is a joke.

"Those who fail to learn from history are condemned to repeat it."

I want to keep it front and center so I never let myself forget what this bunch is really about. Not for a minute.