FLANAGAN UNLEASHED |
Is it just me or do many of my fellow citizens’ see the insanity in this presidential election? Highly paid political pundits defend
exaggerations and false claims made by political candidates in spite of verified facts to the contrary. The news media are
acting like paparazzi in covering Sarah Palin. While John McCain repeats the false claims of his running mate, he wants to talk
about lipstick on a pig.
I am rarely short on words in expressing my views. I am rarely angry to point of not knowing where to begin in expressing my
opinion on the issues affecting my life, my family, my friends, and the lives of future generations but, the behavior by
politicians, partisans and the media make it difficult to express the depth of my frustration over our political environment today.
It is a national embarrassment!
Political dirty tricks have always been part of the political process but, we have reached a new and dangerous low. It has been
said many times during past presidential elections that this is the most important election of our lives. This election is the most
important election for the future of our democracy.
With a war of choice in Iraq, secret prisons, torture, a housing crisis, increased unemployment, a crumbling infrastructure,
record debt, a failing health care system, the out-sourcing of ever possible job, increased poverty, a loss of purchasing power
for the Middle Class and Working Poor, the suspension of Habeas Corpus, the suspension of Posse Comitatus, corruption in
government, the attacks on our constitution and civil liberties, should we really be talking about lipstick on a pig? Damn!
Should we really reward the Republican leadership with another four years after the last eight years of incompetence and an
economic disaster?
Sarah Palin claims she is going to end earmarks and pork barrel spending while she requested and received millions in
earmarks for Alaska. I wonder if Sarah Palin likes applesauce with her pork? Insanity!
In my opinion, Sarah Palin is certainly an accomplished woman and politician. It is her political views that we should be
discussing. Does she want to overturn Roe v Wade? Does she really believe Iraq was responsible for 911? What is her
opinion on tax breaks for oil companies? Does she really believe that the proximity of Russia to Alaska gives her adequate
foreign policy experience?
John McCain’s service to his country should be honored but it is his stand on the war, his association with lobbyists, and his
view on tax breaks for corporations that offer more of the same for America.
These politicians and their highly paid advocates are playing the American people for fools. It is time to demand answers on
important issues. The American people must participate in the political process. Express your views by writing to your
Congressional Representative, your Senators, your local newspaper and the news outlets. It is time to tell our politicians we
want answers on how they solve the problems facing the American families.
The clock is ticking. We can allow politicians to divide us with the usually wedge issues or we can unite around common issues
and the good of every citizen. We can reject fear tactics and personal attacks. Participate in your Democracy by discussing the
real issues. And remember to vote!
Fred Flanagan
Copyright © 2008
exaggerations and false claims made by political candidates in spite of verified facts to the contrary. The news media are
acting like paparazzi in covering Sarah Palin. While John McCain repeats the false claims of his running mate, he wants to talk
about lipstick on a pig.
I am rarely short on words in expressing my views. I am rarely angry to point of not knowing where to begin in expressing my
opinion on the issues affecting my life, my family, my friends, and the lives of future generations but, the behavior by
politicians, partisans and the media make it difficult to express the depth of my frustration over our political environment today.
It is a national embarrassment!
Political dirty tricks have always been part of the political process but, we have reached a new and dangerous low. It has been
said many times during past presidential elections that this is the most important election of our lives. This election is the most
important election for the future of our democracy.
With a war of choice in Iraq, secret prisons, torture, a housing crisis, increased unemployment, a crumbling infrastructure,
record debt, a failing health care system, the out-sourcing of ever possible job, increased poverty, a loss of purchasing power
for the Middle Class and Working Poor, the suspension of Habeas Corpus, the suspension of Posse Comitatus, corruption in
government, the attacks on our constitution and civil liberties, should we really be talking about lipstick on a pig? Damn!
Should we really reward the Republican leadership with another four years after the last eight years of incompetence and an
economic disaster?
Sarah Palin claims she is going to end earmarks and pork barrel spending while she requested and received millions in
earmarks for Alaska. I wonder if Sarah Palin likes applesauce with her pork? Insanity!
In my opinion, Sarah Palin is certainly an accomplished woman and politician. It is her political views that we should be
discussing. Does she want to overturn Roe v Wade? Does she really believe Iraq was responsible for 911? What is her
opinion on tax breaks for oil companies? Does she really believe that the proximity of Russia to Alaska gives her adequate
foreign policy experience?
John McCain’s service to his country should be honored but it is his stand on the war, his association with lobbyists, and his
view on tax breaks for corporations that offer more of the same for America.
These politicians and their highly paid advocates are playing the American people for fools. It is time to demand answers on
important issues. The American people must participate in the political process. Express your views by writing to your
Congressional Representative, your Senators, your local newspaper and the news outlets. It is time to tell our politicians we
want answers on how they solve the problems facing the American families.
The clock is ticking. We can allow politicians to divide us with the usually wedge issues or we can unite around common issues
and the good of every citizen. We can reject fear tactics and personal attacks. Participate in your Democracy by discussing the
real issues. And remember to vote!
Fred Flanagan
Copyright © 2008
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