I got an email the other day from one of those Democratic fundraising groups and they actually quoted Newt Gingrich in the email, pointing out that Newt himself, in an interview discussing the problems and scandals within the Republican Party, suggested the slogan the Democrats could win with in 2006 and beyond: "Had enough?"
Way to go Newt! Remember when he was the devil incarnate? A sick wife divorcing, sleazy conservative race-baiting former House speaker who was against everything Bubba Clinton stood for? Well, Newt hasn't changed that much, but even he has enough common sense to see what's going wrong with his party. It almost makes me wish he was still in politics. Compared to the current Republican leadership, he looks like Mother Teresa. Still, I kind of feel the Democrats need more than a "had enough" campaign slogan to convince the typical politically weary, lazy American voter to come over to their side. It kind of helps to, you know, stand for something.
Reader Contribution of the Week
I received this from someone who was checking out my sister site, dissent channel. I'm not sure what it means, but I sure as hell thought it was interesting/scary (it was originally in verse form but I have copied in paragraph form here to save room - my apologies to the author. Think of each sentence as a separate line and you'll get the idea):
"We work like a horse. We eat like a pig. We like to play chicken. You can get someone's goat. We can be as slippery as a snake. We get dog tired. We can be as quiet as a mouse. We can be as quick as a cat. Some of us are as strong as an ox. People try to buffalo others. Some are as ugly as a toad. We can be as gentle as a lamb. Sometimes we are as happy as a lark. Some of us drink like a fish. We can be as proud as a peacock. A few of us are as hairy as a gorilla. You can get a frog in your throat. We can be a lone wolf. But I'm having a whale of a time! You have a riveting web log and undoubtedly must have a typical & quiescent potential for your intended readership. May I suggest that you do everything in your power to honor your encyclopedic/omniscientDesigner/Architect as well as your revering audience. As soon as we acknowledge this Supreme Designer/Architect, Who has erected the beauteous fabric of the universe, our minds must necessarily be ravished with wonder at this infinate goodness, wisdom and power. Please remember to never restrict anyone's opportunities for ascertaining uninterrupted existence for their quintessence. There is a time for everything, a season for every activity under heaven. A time to beborn and a time to die. A time to plant and a time to harvest. A time to kill and a time to heal. A time to tear down and a time to rebuild. A time to cry and a time to laugh. A time to grieve and a time to dance. A time to scatter stones and a time to gather stones. A time to embrace and a time to turn away. A time tosearch and a time to lose. A time to keep and a time to throw away. A time to tear and a time to mend. A time to be quiet and a time to speak up. A time to love and a time to hate. A time for war and a time for peace.
Best wishes for continued ascendancy,Dr. Whoami."
Ah, okay. And on that note I had better be going. Tomorrow, if I have time, a new blog. If not, I'll dig up some semi-relevant recycled crap--er, I mean a "best of" blog for you to peruse.
Peace...and all thanks to the "omniscent Designer".
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