So I read Dailykos every chance I get, love it. I'm an African American women. I'm a Progressive, I'm a Christian, and I'm an Obama fan. I've been thinking about the election and the dumping on President Obama, which I believe is totally a load of crap for all the self righteous, I'm so Democratic bums out there, who for the most part don't understand what motivates the average voter, let alone the average minority voter. People like to vote for, stand in line for, and advocate for politicians that are sure of themselves and what they believe.
First let me say that I love being a Democrat, but I hate Democrats...No heart. Looking at the record, why we lost.....not because of immigration or voter turnout; we lost because we're weak. Republicans throw one rock and we hide.
Blaming President Obama is so easy, but the last two elections he was in I think he won and convincingly. Democrats have the winning issues and they don't stand up for them. I don't know if Grimes would have won in Kentucky, but I would have a lot more respect for her if she, as a Democrat, just said yes I voted for President Obama.....I might not agree with him on everything, but yes I voted for him and when you vote for me I'll be able to take Kentucky concerns to Washington and have a listening ear!
Healthcare......crickets, the unemployment rate......crickets, Gay rights.....crickets. We let the Republicans just step on our message and we stutter.....and they come out with the most outlandish stuff and repeat it......until folks believe it. And you know why folks believe it, because they don't bat an eye, they're passionate, they don't run away from being Republican. Folks respect that....you might get a second look, an open ear. You don't look like a "pie back" (from my college days, it means no back bone!) Stats tell us that the insurance rates have fallen, but Republicans keep saying they are increasing and who is believed? Personhood falls, folks can get high all over the place, grow their own weed, Gay Marriage is all the rage, the minimum wage gets a yes vote and Republicans still won?
Here's a bit of news for would be politicians......If you're a Democrat, act like one. Folks that aren't going to vote for you aren't going to vote for you. Trying to be a Republican doesn't get you a vote, shooting guns doesn't get you a vote, denouncing the rights or putting rights on hold of your diverse base doesn't get you a vote and shunning President Obama doesn't get you a vote. You have a voice, use it, stand up for what Democrats believe and maybe somebody will stop and think hey....that does sound fair, that sounds like the right thing to do, I don't agree with everything, but this person is a fighter, this person has guts, this person will stand up for this state because you've proven that you will stand up for what you believe. At least they won't say geez this guy doesn't even support the most powerful Democrat in his own party, what is he going to do for me. Folks won't be wondering after 50 million years what you really believe or what you will stand up for, or fight to protect; by any means necessary.
I mean you need the black vote, but you don't want President Obama to come near your state, cause what, you think it's beneficial to not look so Democratic? Here's a hint from someone who's Black, we like the President, when you act like you don't like the President, we probably won't like you.....this equals no vote. Now should we vote, you bet, folks died.....but basic human nature, show me you care, I'll show I care; how many Senators benefited from the distance? You don't like the President, you don't like me. You don't trust the President, you don't trust me. You won't support the President, you won't support me and for most voters....at the end of the day strength wins. If you're not sure that the last 6 years has been a success and that everyone is better off.....who's going to elect you? Heck convince yourself!
I would like for one election cycle and maybe we can start now, for Democrats to convince themselves that what we fought for was not a waste; stop being scared! Act like you support Democratic ideas and our President and here's how they benefit you and our state.
Speak Democratic, Walk Democratic, Vote Democratic, Support Democratic principles.....Repeat! Fake Democrats need not apply!!!!