Democracy isn’t a sporting event where we need a winner called at the final whistle. The cynical rush to declare instant results, paired with manipulated voter rolls, misses the point entirely. I’d rather take weeks with paper ballots and get the count right than sacrifice public trust for immediate gratification.
President Bush warns Democrats will raise taxes, yet under his own policies, millions earning $75,000 to $500,000 face scheduled tax hikes. Everyday deductions for dependents and property taxes get penalized under alternative tax rules, while multimillionaires with protected investment income stay sheltered. Vote early, and take a friend along.
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Those forced to follow George W. Bush’s career knew it early on, but the press is only now catching up. Unwilling to fathom a leader consistently lying on the record, they missed what was obvious. From war policy reversals to fabricated progress, the rhetoric simply rewrites reality without regard for truth.
Facing predicted midterm losses, the GOP shifted from getting out the vote to scaring out the vote, relying on dire warnings about taxes and national security. While Republican strategists claim Democrats lack a lockstep message to win, watching them abandon high ground to run on fear works just fine for me.
Reflecting on Henry David Thoreau’s 1859 journal entry about John Brown’s raid and the dismissive reaction of cautious newspaper editors, it seems little has changed. It may have taken over a century, but today’s partisan editors have certainly found their butter—even if now it’s just margarine imitating the real thing.
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Do you feel safer with your lawful rights in their hands? Following the new military tribunal law, habeas corpus has been suspended while partisan rhetoric escalates. If you’re feeling used and abused rather than protected, welcome to the loyal opposition. Make sure your voice is heard at the polls this November.
The culture war crusades and political posturing from conservative leaders reveal an undeniable duplicity. While preaching moral values, policies consistently favor big business, repeal taxes for the wealthy, and ignore everyday workers. Accusing dissenters of being unpatriotic only drags the country closer to a modern Gilded Age ruled by robber barons.
Keith Olbermann once again speaks for a growing majority, directly challenging President Bush on the dishonesty inherent in his policies. Calling out what he sees as a blatant lie regarding opposition to constitutional overreach, Olbermann confronts the administration’s rhetoric. Check out the video or read the transcript of this special comment.
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