So, the wait is over and all the excitement boils down to...Paul Ryan? Indicative of Republican politics, they went with the white guy. Okay, they took that big chance last time around with a woman and that didn't work out too well. Marco Rubio? He is Latino and someone with a lot on the ball but why take two chances in a row? Nah, let's go right back to 1950 and get back to where we're comfortable.
By the way, if you missed Mr. Ryan's speech this morning, just go to your local library (before the Republicans do away with them) and check out the Book of Platitudes. It's all in there. Interestingly, no mention of his budget plan or doing away with Medicare or Social Security. Mitt didn't make any mention of that either. Just a lot of variations on "Let's take back America" (from whom?) and liberty and justice for all...except a little bit more for those who can afford it.
While you're at the library, also check out "Animal Farm." Forget that Mrs. McDougal made you read it in tenth grade. It's a small book and will take you an hour or so to get through it but pay attention, the Republican Party Platform is outlined pretty clearly. Especially prescient is the sign painted on the side of the barn - "All Animals Are Created Equal." One day, when the barnyard group goes up to look they notice that the proclamation has been amended and now reads - "All Animals Are Created Equal. Some Are More Equal Than Others."
Bingo.
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I must have missed something.
We all know this but we like the idea so we continue to bandy it about; perhaps in the hope that if we say it often enough and loudly enough, it will become true. Sort of like we do when we claim to live in a democracy.
We are all different in many ways. We each have our strengths and weaknesses. Equality of ability doesn't even enter into it. Equality of "freedom" never has. A better concept - more true, at least - is: "All people are equally human."
Good post. Highly rated!
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There are men who meet the description you give.
There are also politicians seeking high office.
The two are NEVER the same person. Even that few who start out as decent, honest men either get pushed out or learn to obey orders from the party.
Wish it were different, but them's the facts of life in the modern world. In the USA and my country, Canada, the Political Golden Rule is "He who has the gold, makes the rules; and nice guys finish last."
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May we take it that your man, Ryan, is just as honest and straightforward as those who recommend him? Such as yourself?
Tell me, how many of these fake identities do you have? Can we look forward to OS being flooded by Republican Party propaganda now? This kind of thing isn't too bright, "Jay". Is this the standard of intelligence that we can expect from the GOP ? What a shame that is.
I think, if you look carefully (do Repubs know how to do that?) you'll find that it's not "white" men who have a hard time getting elected - it's stupid men who do. Of course a few of them can always count on you, can't they "Jay"?
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~nodding~ Cats rule, dogs drool!! What? Oh sorry, wrong post!! :D
R-at-ed!!!
And who then is "jprbos"? It wouldn't be a previous identity here would it?
And for someone who has "been here a while" you have no blogs up. Very few "Friends" and no links.
I doubt your veracity. You comment only and spew Republican propaganda. "Ryan" sincere!!!! Yah a "sincere" politician! He "sincerely" wants power and will do in ANYBODY to get it - just like every damned politician.
As they used to say waaaay back when, "Go tell it to the Marines."
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