Democrats have to grow a pair.....

Ok, so my first blog was going to be me introducing you (the reader) to me and my blog. Originally, I was going to talk about how I'm a news (well, mostly national and not local, but hey I'm working on it) and political junkie. I was going to explain my overall perspective on politics and how I would identify myself politically (Democrat, Republican, Independent, you get the point). For the record, I like to say that I'm an extremely conservative Democrat (but not a Zell Miller, heaven forbid) or a liberal Republican (Ron Paul does come to mind, but nope I'm not like him either, thank God). Therefore, I guess I have to go in the Independent column by default, but my voter registration card still tells me that I'm a Democrat. There's one more thing that needs to be put on the "to do" list. Anyway, since this will only be a weekly blog, I have been forced into getting straight to the issues.

First, let me express my sadness at the passing of Sen. Edward Kennedy. This man spent 47 years in the US Senate. No matter what your political affiliation, it can not be denied that his service has been an invaluable gift to our country. I have to admit that this healthcare debate has gotten on my absolute last nerve. I am sooooo happy to see that these Democrats are finally (well, knowing them, I should say possibly) taking a stand. The town hall meetings over the last few weeks have been absolutely outlandish, and I lay all the blame for this mess squarely at the Democrat's feet. Let me just say that Republicans have not changed their colors or stripes. They have taken on the role of obstructionists from the moment it was announced that Barack Obama would indeed be the 44th President of the United States. Therefore, I don't understand the continued cajoling, sweet talking, and bowing down that this administration and Congressional Democrats are doing in order to bring them on board. Newsflash: There is nothing that can be done to bring Republicans on board with this plan so screw them!

Now, I truly believe every effort should be made to have a bipartisan concensus on any proposed bill. As unreal as it may seem, Republicans do have some good plans, and they could lend some useful ideas as to how we should solve the apparent healthcare crisis in this country. Unfortunately, the majority of them (there are a select few who seem to be trying to lend some intelligent solutions) aren't interested in solving this situation; they are only interested in seeing Democrats implode on this issue so that they can rule the roost come next November. Therefore before Congress comes back from recess, it is going to be essential that the Democrats have a Come To Jesus meeting and Grow a Pair! Edward Kennedy was often referred to as the "Lion of the Senate", and this term sticks in my mind today. Will Congressional Democrats and this administration collectively become a lion and protect their baby (healthcare reform)? Interestingly, Republicans have the uncanny ability to get down on the average "joe's" level. For some reason, Democrats have yet to master this skill. Thus, you get people believing the ignorant lies that are told to them because they can relate to the lie versus the elegantly displayed and verbalized truth(more on this in my next blog). Beyond anything else, Democrats have to come together on this issue. Have they never heard the saying: United we STAND, Divided we FALL! The one thing that I always gave the Dubya and company was that when they were ready to move on something, everybody was on board, all systems were a go, and come hell or high water they were going to get their agenda through. Ultimately, it was the wrong way to run a country, but it did generate a certain amount of respect from citizens in this country. Respect that kept them in power for 8 long years, and good people I ask of you, Why????