Just a quick reminder to everybody that, despite all the acrimony, acidity, rudeness, double-talk, name-calling, motive-questioning, race-baiting, and fear-mongering of the primary season - after today we are one step closer to having our nominee.
And when we finally get that nominee, to borrow a phrase from R. Lee Ermy, we'd all best "un-f**k" ourselves with a quickness. Because whoever it is, we're going to have to go to war for them fast!
You think the Swift Boat guys were bad? The right-wing noise machine is going to make 2004 look like a tea party in comparison. Remember, John Kerry was a decorated war hero, and look at what they did to him!? That's nothing compared with what they'll do to either Hillary or Obama.
Now, I've heard a couple of people say "Well, if it's 'X' versus McCain, I'll have to think about McCain."
Bullshit.
Here's all the thinking you need to do- A quick rundown of McCain's conservative ratings:
National Right To Life Rating - 75
American Family Association - 66 (as high as 100 in 2003)
NRA - C+
Americans for Tax Reform (Grover Norquist's Group) - 80
U.S. Chamber of Commerce - 100
Iranian-American PAC - 100
The Club for Growth - 76
American Conservative Union - 80
CATO Institute - 82
And a quick look at his ratings from more left-leaning institutions:
Disabled American Veterans - 20
Americans United for the Seperation of Church and State - 33
NEA - 0
League of Conservation Voters - 29
NARAL Rating - 0
Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence - 14
SEIU - 8
AFL-CIO - 7
PFLAG - Not Rated (No votes for or against GLBT Issues)
NOW - 13
So, in short, if the following issues don't mean much to you:
- Economic Equality
- A Woman's Rights to Her Own Body
- A Fair Living Wage
- The Environment
- Less Gun Violence
- And End to NCLB
- GLBT Equality
- Preventing War with Iran
- Ending the War in Iraq
...then by all means, consider voting for McCain in the general election over that hated bastard/bitch/asshole 'X.'
But if these issues are important to you, then the decision is pretty obvious. "Preferred Candidates" are a luxury we can no longer afford. What you or I might think about 'X' is about to mean exactly "jack shit," and Jack's leaving town.
On November 4th, my preferred candidate will be 'X.' I'll put signs in my yard, stand at street corners waving signs, phone bank, go door to door, and do whatever it takes to get 'X' elected. So, saddle up, people! We're Going to War for 'X'!
Can I get an "URAH?"