I changed my registration early this year from Democrat to unaffiliated, hoping to gain a clearer look at the political landscape. It worked. I feel little sense of obligation to the Democratic Party. Some fondness perhaps, but equal amounts of frustration. That's why I left.
But today I'm willing to beg every unaffiliated voter within earshot to vote straight ticket for Democrats without hesitation.
Why? Because Republicans need their butts whupped. They have been behaving like assholes ... and they have to pay.
Under the leadership of George Bush and John McCain, the Republican Party has dragged gutter politics to a new low, a cross between schoolyard bullies and Bart Simpson (sorry, Bart) all rolled into one. They've made bald-faced lying the coin of the realm, and don't even have the decency to be embarrassed. Their behavior calls for drastic measures. Which creates a pivotal opportunity for political independents.
By voting strategically, independents will have everybody's attention. Their serious attention. The time is right to throw our weight around.
The Republican Party believes in the Strong Father model of human interaction. They want and need a Daddy to come home and smack them around a little. And the only place that can happen is at the ballot box.
Democrats may have their short-comings, but they are not wrecking things, behaving like brats, and lying all the time. Independents need to teach Republicans a lesson.
Spare the rod, spoil the child. It's up to Independents.