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Oh Come On All Ye Faithful

October 6th, 2006

Well, I just went on ABC’s blog. Looked at some reader comments on the Foley scandal. Further proof that there is a right-wing media machine able to throw into question the integrity of any story potentially harmful to Republicans.

This is the product of forty years of think-tank operations, funded by wealthy "concerned citizens", discovering the best way to push America to the right. And I do mean push. Democrats seem to lack the vision and conviction to deal with any of this.

Anyway, go take a look at one of these blogs. Some of the comments are so idiotic I’m amazed their author had the wherewithal to find the site and post something in the first place.

Almost as ridiculous as those unquestionably loyal to Republicans and despising of all things not synonymous with apple pie, are the undecideds. Those voters who don’t know until the day before the election who they’re going to vote for because they’re "weighing all the issues".

I’m undecided on whether Family Circus or For Better or For Worse is the worst comic strip I’ve ever read. I’m "undecided" on whether I want pepperoni or fucking olives on my pizza. I’m not undecided on whether George Bush is pissing away the ideals of my country, or taking just the tough stance we need to fight those rag-heads. Do us all a favor and decide to learn something about the nation you live in and those who would like to represent it. Decide to pull your head out of your ass.

We have an electorate that is half apathetic and half misguided - fueled by hate speech and disinformation campaigns from moneyed interests. But you know, that’s it, really. Most countries would kill to be a couple Reading Rainbow episodes away from having a truly great democracy.

What is my point? I have no point. My point is guess how many fingers I’m deciding to hold up?

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