I have
read two
posts this evening that take to task a Washington Post
article written about the angry left. Although I do agree that it does generalize those who are part of this and other liberal online communities, I am not shying away from the label of being on the angry left.
From the posts I read, I think other left leaning adjectives were more appropriate than "angry" for my fellow insightful citizens. Especially since the author seems to imply that we are nonsensical in our rage. And even though I recommended and appreciated these posts, I am one kossaker who is not running away from the angry label, nor will I apologize for fucking cursing when we have a bunch of assholes running our country, all while a bunch of dumb fuck Americans let them get away with one bullshit thing after another. I just won't apologize for it... damn it!
Up until the presidency of George W. Bush, my political activeness was dismal. Yes, I voted progressive every time, but if the conservative candidate or issue won, I would accept it as "part of life" and would explain away my disappointment by convincing myself that Americans have yet to evolve to the morality of Jesus. Not that I believe I am anywhere NEAR that level of compassion and justice, but I know I am damn sight closer than Orrin Hatch or Rick Santorum!!
When I read that WAPO article, I was expecting to feel the insult and rage that I normally have when sent there to observe their asininity. However, this time was different. I actually laughed several times while reading it (Maryscott is fucking funny!!). And when I finished, I felt that the author was merely observing the rage that Bush and Cheney have generated in the world. True, the author did not examine WHY there is this rage, but thank God he at least acknowledged that there is this rage from the left! How else would a blog neophyte see that Bush's pathetic poll numbers may reflect something more than whether Iraq "turns around" as has been chimed so many times?
I hardly want to dismiss the indignation felt by others by the piece in the WAPO that identifies progressive outrage. However, I do want to be one of the persons who accepts this label and accepts it proudly. I am fucking angrier than I was before Bush. I am more active now in reading the thoughts of others who are also now fucking angry because of Bush. As identified in a previous post, I realize that I will get news that is supported by reputable sources and links by coming to Dailykos or most any other left leaning site. As for the expletives: if any adult cannot appreciate that some persons may curse when angry, fuck them!
I hate Bush for starting an unjust war.
I hate Bush for causing more suffering for the least fortunate among us.
I hate Bush for "leading" without any type of consensus
I hate Bush for hiding behind our brave troops, while treating them like dirt.
I HATE Bush for torturing people.
I hate Bush for his inability to change course when things go wrong.
I hate Bush for his arrogance in not abiding by our constitution.
I hate Bush for having so many things to hate that I am sure I am leaving out many things that I hate about him.
And mostly, I hate Bush for taking away many conservative friends with whom I enjoyed sharing ideas and challenging conversations. Now, I cannot even stand to look at those who still support this man for their FUCKING blind stupidity!
NO ONE CAN BE WORSE THAN BUSH. IF DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES WANT TO IGNORE WHAT I BELIEVE TO BE SOUND AND JUST ACTIONS IN ORDER TO APPEAL TO RED STATERS, THEN THOSE FUCKERS WILL NOT GET MY VOTE. PERIOD.