Looking Up?
As the November elections approach, Washington Democrats are becoming more and more optimistic about their chances to take back Congress–or at least the House–from the Republicans. Every piece of bad news for their opponents, such as the Foley scandal, the Iraq situation, and out-of-control GOP spending adds to this feeling.
But these people don’t seem to be focused on the improvement of government; instead they concentrate on what perks they will have if they win. So does it really matter who wins? The answer is yes–to a point.
If nothing else, social services should improve. Education and health care will see marked improvements. Democrats are more about community than the Republicans, whose “go-it-alone” approach has devastated the elderly, the infirm, and the indigent among us.
When it comes to economic approach, however, things may not look so rosy. Both major parties are made up primarily of wealthy individuals, or those looking to get wealthy at taxpayer expense. Both count on campaign contributions from Big Business for reelection. Both are believers in aggressive foreign policy for the purpose of dominating the world militarily and economically. The role of “World Police” will not change, nor will corporatization of government.
If we want to change U.S. policy, we will have to elect a third party into power. Usually, I am all for this approach, but not now. Now is the time to vote out a domineering Republican party which is ruining the very fabric of our society. Our very Constitution is being altered, and the rift between the haves and the have-nots is becoming irreversible. Something must change before it is too late. Get out and vote Democratic on Nov. 7. Don’t sit at home complacent.
Karl Rove still has cards to play.
