Reply #118: No offense, but George Bush "could" have "given" you equality. [View All]

But he DIDN'T. Obama is no more "special" than Bush--in fact, they're on the same page, DOMA-wise. Why expect from Obama what you didn't expect from Bush?

I don't understand why the fuck you excoriate people who agree with your goals, simply because they're not ready to drop EVERYTHING and join the parade. It's like you're pissed off at the way it is, and you're going to beat up everyone you encounter who isn't operating at the same level of bullshit mad anger as you are.

You know, I've got a few "agenda items" that are high on MY priority list too. For example, I'd like 'em to legalize pot, so my friend with brain cancer can get it without having to jump through his own asshole to help him after chemo. That would help my friend, and I'm pissed it hasn't happened yet. It's important, and it's URGENT, too, because the way things are going, the poor bastard will be one lucky son-of-a-bitch if he lasts six months, never mind five years. Even though I've got decent health care for myself, because it comes with my pension, I'd really like decent health care for my family members who don't live in Massachusetts, are barely getting by, and can't avail themselves of the MA state care option. That REALLY pisses me off, and it affects my family and loved ones.

Now, the fact of the matter is, neither of these things I want have happened yet. But I want them NOW. NOW, I tell you--not next week, not next year. But I can't see any point in saying "You haven't addressed MY issues? Well, FUCK YOU!" That's not how you move the ball down the field. I'm not stupid, and I am not going to withhold my vote--or my pressure--while I work to make these things happen. Why? Because I'm smart enough to know that I'll have a rat's chance in hell of getting what I want from the GOP, and right now, they're the only other game in town.

That said, I'll reiterate that I'm not trying to convince you of jackshit. I'm simply trying to understand why you give up so easily, so readily. But hey--knock yourself out. Go. Do what you will. I simply think your strategy is counterproductive in the extreme to your goals, either short or long term.

As for the "point" of my posts? Last time I checked, this 'was' a political discussion board. Not a "cheerleading" board. Not a "One Point Of View, Only, Thanks!" board. I could ask you the same question--if you don't want to discuss the issue, why are you here? I listen to your POV. I understand your anger. I completely understand your "impatience." I just don't understand your "solution." That's, in a nutshell, what I'm trying to express to you.