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You know what I hope?
I hope that the results of this election lead to some sort of reform within the Republican party.
(Keep in mind that I'm a registered Independant with mostly Libertarian leanings.)
My feeling is that the term "Republican" has become a dirty word not because of what the actual party stands for, but because of what they have come to be associated with.
By now, everyone's seen the footage of the people at McCain rallies spewing hatred based on the supposed race or religion of the opposing candidate instead of on his political ability. McCain himself had to correct one woman who got ahold of the microphone and started going on about how Obama was an Arab.
Then there's the religious right and so-called "neo cons," who have latched themselves on to the Republican party and refuse to let go. These are the people who would govern the entire country based on their specific religious beliefs, with no regard to seperation of church and state or religious freedom.
I'm sure none of the Republicans on my f-list want this country's ideals based on the beliefs of a small percentage of the population, but from where I'm sitting that's the sort of thing the Republican party has come to be known for.
It would seem that Sarah Palin was chosen in part to appeal to those people who would have this country run based on religion. According to exit poll data, she's part of the reason McCain lost.
I guess what I'm saying is that I hope that this loss gives the Republican party the opportunity to take a good look at itself, evaluate what it really stands for, brush itself off, stand up, and do some good for themselves.
Oh, and by the way? The people who keep pointing out that Barack Obama's middle name is Hussein as if it's some sort of disqualifer can shut right the fuck up. Mr. Obama was born in 1961. Saddam Hussein wasn't even elected president of Iraq until 1979, when Barack was already eighteen years old. Saying shit like that makes you sound like a close minded idiot.
(Keep in mind that I'm a registered Independant with mostly Libertarian leanings.)
My feeling is that the term "Republican" has become a dirty word not because of what the actual party stands for, but because of what they have come to be associated with.
By now, everyone's seen the footage of the people at McCain rallies spewing hatred based on the supposed race or religion of the opposing candidate instead of on his political ability. McCain himself had to correct one woman who got ahold of the microphone and started going on about how Obama was an Arab.
Then there's the religious right and so-called "neo cons," who have latched themselves on to the Republican party and refuse to let go. These are the people who would govern the entire country based on their specific religious beliefs, with no regard to seperation of church and state or religious freedom.
I'm sure none of the Republicans on my f-list want this country's ideals based on the beliefs of a small percentage of the population, but from where I'm sitting that's the sort of thing the Republican party has come to be known for.
It would seem that Sarah Palin was chosen in part to appeal to those people who would have this country run based on religion. According to exit poll data, she's part of the reason McCain lost.
I guess what I'm saying is that I hope that this loss gives the Republican party the opportunity to take a good look at itself, evaluate what it really stands for, brush itself off, stand up, and do some good for themselves.
Oh, and by the way? The people who keep pointing out that Barack Obama's middle name is Hussein as if it's some sort of disqualifer can shut right the fuck up. Mr. Obama was born in 1961. Saddam Hussein wasn't even elected president of Iraq until 1979, when Barack was already eighteen years old. Saying shit like that makes you sound like a close minded idiot.