You're losing me man. I know that doesn't mean anything in the scheme of things and that no one will lose any sleep. But one thing I've learned in my life, and I'm no spring chicken, is I'm never alone in how I feel or what I think. I don't really give a rat's ass anymore what people think about me. That's the freedom of getting old. It's like the guy in the checkout stand with the pack of adult diapers. I used to think I'd send my kids, but now I know, fuck em if they can't take a joke. They'll get theirs, we all do eventually.
All this talk about Obama and racism and teabaggers and Republicans and Sarah Palin is getting to me. Man, I'm in this for humanity. That's the big things, war, poverty, unemployment, social services. justice for torture and illegal wars, civil rights, personal liberties, fighting racism, things like that. I'm sorry but worrying about Obama isn't high on my list when I view racism as broadly as U.S. imperialism in Africa that has helped cause the deaths of millions of Black people.
Sometimes I wonder why I'm so interested in a better way for other humans. Lord knows there are plenty out there that don't deserve it. I guess it's because of those that do deserve it. And those to come. And the children. They deserve a fair chance before society can turn them into an asshole. Maybe that's where my true faith lies. Children. I've had them and now I've graduated to grandchildren. I've got a six year old granddaughter named Angel. She's beautiful and precious and a joy to behold. She's what life is all about. She's white/black/brown/red/yellow with black/brown/yellow/red hair and if I need a fix to really appreciate life, she's where I turn. Children are what you teach them.
What's going on here man? We just had an election where the republicans zapped the democrats because they wouldn't man up and do the right thing. Now all the talk is about racism against Obama and Republican obstructionism and how the democrats can win in 2012. WTF? There are wars going on man. They say up to a million people have died because of it. And over 6000 of our volunteer soldiers we so love to provide lip service. The unemployment rate is still over 20% (don't embarrass yourself and make me explain). The rich are getting so rich that we really could see Trillionaires. Trillionaires!!! Shit, I'm still getting used to using that term for the government. That's while real wages haven't risen since the seventies. Come on man.
Everybody's talking and there's no action. It's like betting two bucks at the table in Vegas. No action. It's all waiting until what's next. 2012. While the wars rage, people get killed, more people are foreclosed, forced into homelessness and Wall Street bonuses set records. Man, someone said it first, "Life Ain't Fair". But whoever it was would have to be impressed at how far that's been taken.
I communicate on the internet with many like minded people. But they aren't necessarily involved in electoral politics. That's why I haven't completely given up on this place. Politicians do feel pressure and this site and others can have an impact. But after the lack of progress the last two years and the results of the recent election, I'm seeing complete gridlock for the next two years. And that sucks because more people will be fucked up because of it. I don't know if we can help them. But I do know complaining about shit won't help them. Especially if two pretty much equally divided sides continue to complain about each other while the Controllers proceed with their Master Plan.
Whatever. I don't know how complaining about the racists or the Republicans or Sarah Palin is going to solve a damn thing. And I don't know how simply keeping the Democrats in power and reelecting Obama will solve anything. Keeping the Republicans out of power and solving the major issues we face are two entirely different things. I believe we're divided and conquered and have to join together and take it back.
A Class War? Ya, maybe. And that goes beyond party divisions. That requires a different mindset. What are democrats for anyway? People? If they're for people, what people? Just their own or everyone? What's the use of fighting if you don't go all the way?
Update: The overnight Rec list! Sorry for not tending, went to bed and got up and it's still here. Thanks, and I'm glad there are many with the same thoughts, but I told you I knew that.