I've been following the Democratic convention as much as I can, and I think I have a different perspective on the speeches I've heard, because I listened to them on the radio. Michelle Obama, Ted Kennedy, and Hillary Clinton were all inspiring. I believe that HRC did just what she had to do, and I am sure Barack Obama will be great as well, but at this point, I think it is necessary for the most committed among Democrats to begin thinking about what comes next, specifically next week. It is time to start framing the GOP Convention they way the GOP and its lackeys, the media, have tried to frame this one.
For me, I think it can be summed up in three words: Kill and Drill.
We're still in Iraq. 70% of Americans want us to leave. At least that many Iraquis want us to leave. The Iraqi government wants us to leave. So what is the point of staying? It makes no sense, unless you want to KILL AND DRILL. Who wants that?
Our coastlines are relatively free of oil pollution, for now. There may be some oil out there, but it isn't that much, and getting it likely does not justify the death to the marine life that will ensue. Besides, whatever oil there is will take at least 10 years to get. It makes no sense, unless you want to KILL AND DRILL. Who wants that?
Our people need to work. They can do great things. We could provide jobs to a lot of people if we decided it was time to rebuild the infrastructure that served us so well for the last 80 years and now needs our TLC to be what it once was. But, that takes money up front that we won't have if we instead decide to KILL AND DRILL. Who wants that?
We are the only first world country that does not provide health care for all of our citizens. Our productivity suffers becaus parents and children get sick and their families are turned upside-down in order to get such things as good dental care. With a little investment in preventitive medical and dental care, at least $30 billion could be saved. But, of course, we instead decide to let simple things like dental hygiene founder, until it becomes life threatening. See where I'm going? KILL AND DRILL. Who wants that?
You know who. And next week you are going to be treated to a week long orgy dedicated to KILL AND DRILL. You can sit idly by, and let bloviating bufoons talk about "compassionate conservatism" as if it really meant something, or you can act now to expose it for what it is: KILL AND DRILL. You can either let the GOP machine control the meme, or you can do it yourself.
GOP 2008: KILL AND DRILL.