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I'm 30 and a life long Democrat, you would call me a member of "the base" or "core" Democrats. I used to donate to the DNC, DSCC, and DCCC. I write letters, make phone calls, got to anti-war marches, etc. I don't post here much, but I do read a LOT. I fought, wrote, and gave until it hurt for Democrats in 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, and I was all geared up for 2008, now I'm not so sure. I and many others helped gain both houses back in 2006, but now, because of the feeble and largely insignificant efforts made to end the Iraq occupation, I find myself wondering exactly what it was I was fighting for all this time.
Yes, I realize we have slim majorities in both houses, and that the GOP is being obstructionist to make us look bad.
Yes, I realize if I and many other activists stay home and stop being activists, 2008 may belong to the GOP.
Yes, I realize that we need to elect MORE "good" Democrats, like Pete Stark, or DK, or RF.
Despite all this, I still find myself wondering...
Do the people we elect REALLY listen to us? If so, when?
Is the insurgency to take over the Democratic Party by people like me doomed to fail under the heavy fire of the cowardly Blue Dog/Triangualtion/GOP infiltrators that have a death grip on our party?
How can 3/4 of the country be FOR something and nothing of significance is done to carry out their will?
Has America really hit her "rock bottom" with her love of authoritarian abusers, or is this just a temporary "Lindsey rehab recovery" before another relapse?
Is it going to take the American village being burnt in order to save it?
Two years ago I would have answered adamantly "no!" to that last question, now I'm not sure, but regretfully leaning strongly toward yes.
I don't hate the Democratic Party, or want the GOP to win, or wish destruction upon America. It doesn't give me pleasure to say any of this, but it's the truth. I feel heartbroken, disappointed, and insignificant, just like Pete Stark.
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