Let's dive in today's mailbag. I actually have my first negative e-mail with a real name attached to it. A brave soul, mind you.
The Democratic Party's failed socialist utopia will never breach the borders of SC, because people here know that big government is wrong and an intrusion into our civil liberties, free market principles work, a strong national defense.
Sir, the civil liberties you speak of in this state had been denied for a certain group of people for decades upon decades, even seceding to protect their rights to deny rights to others. The free-market principles have done nothing for this state. Instead, we've gone backwards. We also have one of the highest jobless rates in the country because our governor and Republican leadership think selling off America for a profit is much better than buying American goods. Furthermore, when you speak of "strong, national defense" in regards to South Carolina I wonder what you mean. National means nationwide. This state hasn't seceded as far as I know.
The military from this state defend America, sir. Not just South Carolina.
The SC Democratic Party has failed, because there are no progressives in a state that went solidly for McCain and have no message except for more socialism, and have continued failed policies that would hurt our state and the country as a whole as shown by President Obama's failed economic stimulus.
Sir, you don't even know what socialism is. Just because Rush and Sean and the rest of the GOP make it a talking point doesn't make it truth. And yes, there are progressives in this state. I am one of many. Trust me, we'll be around in 2010. I also guess you haven't read the news lately.
Here's some information for you. You can do the rest of the searching yourself. It's there, if you choose to look at it. And it's truth, sir.
Your party's failed stance of nothing is what's hurting this country. The negativity, the resentment and the outright disrespect shows nothing more than a party of leaderless denial. Until your party fixes itself and gets down to helping the people of this country rather than pandering to voters for elections you won't see accomplishments from your end.
The SC Democratic Party is failing because they still go by the 'good ole boy system' that has corrupted it over the years and in itself is corrupted and cannot reach a broader message and a state demographic that doesn't agree with it. The SC Democratic Party is a failure because people are smart enough in this state to know when they are being lied to and the Democratic Party manufactures them all.
Here's where I'll agree with you a little. It IS the "good ol' boy" stances and lines seen and heard from Dems in the party that have hurt us. Catering to a small few rather than the whole Democratic people of the state hurts. In a suggested-theme post earlier, I have called on Democrats to be more democratic so that we do stand out as not being self serving to Republicans here. I do believe our party hurts itself in a way, but the Republicans do far more damage to the state as a whole.
And as far as smarts go, I do believe brainwashing and fearing people to put social issues over their income and job security isn't smart. It's a dupe of the S.C. people. And when you speak of lies, I trust you've not missed the Sanford fiasco. The lies are manufactured by the GOP here and their followers. Fearing people into voting against their true principles is not only a lie, but a cruel thing to do.
The only way to win here to to have an R-behind your name, be pro-life, pro-gun, and go 'blue dog' or move to NC which went for Obama. Sorry there is no HOPE for the Democrats and there never will be. Thank God I live in a Red State!
No. The way to win in this state as a Democratic candidate is to denounce the fears, the lies and the apathy that controls this state. Standing behind our principles will bring Dems into power here. A stance of not accepting the far right's social issue brainwashing that occurs would also help. You do not have to be any of those stereotypes to be elected here. If you think you have to, then you're catering to voters and not standing behind principles and resolutions that provide you better standing.
If a Democratic candidate came to you and said they wanted to see our highest jobless rate in years dissipate with strong manufacturing, high-paying tourism jobs, what would you say? Would you agree? If a Democratic candidate came to you and said they're tired of seeing rural South Carolina getting left behind with unfair treatment of public schools and wanted a high-quality education for all of South Carolina, what would you say? If a Democratic candidate said there are ways to bypass taxes, but if push comes to shove, we have to accept the fact that revenue comes from somewhere and we as a state have to pitch in together to fund the services we want, what would you say?
It's only when the GOP trickles in with the fear and hate-mongering ads that people get distracted from what they really want to vote for what a party wants for them. And that, sir, is total control.
There is hope. There has always been hope, even before Obama. The question is this: When will people realize that social issues the GOP fears you into believing has nothing to do with you now in this state? It has no effect on the job losses you suffer from or the health insurance you lose day by day. When will Democratic people quit aligning themselves into a corner for the select few and work for widespread change that is desperately needed here? If we want to continue pandering and catering to Republicans or not offending other Dems who like such a game, then you can bet your money that the argument this person makes will prove true.
He thanks God he lives in a red state because he knows we'll be our own worst enemy. He knows we'll never break from loving Republican voters more than our own.
Until we get past these notions and stand behind principle and our results of the Democratic past, we'll keep him happy.
I plan on raining on his parade in 2010. How about you all?
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