Gentle reader,
Yesterday, I was browbeaten (politically) by someone that I not only respect, but share some political affinity with. He and I agree on more than we disagree.
The topic over which said kerfuffle took place? My lack of support or even token enthusiasm for his political champion, Mitt Romney. How dare I, a devout believer in the principles of fiscal conservatism, not be out with a Romney Sticker on the back of may car? How am I, a freedom loving patriot, not capable of swallowing my misgivings and throwing in for a man like Mitt? How dare I not sit in rapt attention in front of the TV and watch the pablum the GOP has crafted to put in my face?
In the interest of full disclosure, I did watch the last half of the acceptance speech. Romney is no orator. But then again, neither is Barack Obama (who in my opinion has given exactly one, rousing speech - 2004 Democratic Convention). Also, I admittedly would prefer a Romney / Ryan administration compared to a Obama / Biden one. But only for the fact that the President would be given at least some scruitny by the Obama-fawning media. Even "Democrat-Identifying" friends admit that they are amazed at how little scrutiny our Beloved Leader gets from the media.
But, it's hard to admit that my opinion of the future of our Great Nation is not a bright one.
The challenges that the next administration faces are daunting, to say the slightest. Economic insanity is not far away. Not to mention, the GOP has been less than stellar in it's adherence to fiscal conservatism in the recent decades. Also, just 'cause there is a rich man in the White House (who UNDERSTANDS business, granted), does not mean that once he is elected sunshine and rainbows will spontaneously erupt and businesses will fall all over themselves hiring and spending.
I do not enjoy socialism, in any form. I am opposed to ObamaCare, which is based on RomneyCare of Massachusetts fame. A program that has actually bankrupted what was left of the formerly solvent People's Republic of Mass.
So Mitt's answer for it? Repeal and Replace. I guess we'll see... but forgive me if I'm not terribly surprised when one less than perfect idea is replaced with other less than perfect idea.
Also, Romney LOST me when he trumpeted the stupid line that he supports the "sanctity of life and traditional marriage". Hold the g--da-ned, f--king phone. You mean to tell me, that with the literal EXISTENTIAL crisis that faces this country, anyone in their right mind would waste the energy of one neuron firing to prevent two, consenting adults from entering into a stable partnership, that would do nothing if not encourage investment in our neighborhoods and local trades? Don't believe me? Ask a residential contractor if they've ever worked for a gay couple. If they have, see if they were not thrilled to work for such people - I'd be surprised if their opinion of them was anything, if not stellar.
As I have stated before, I share Richard Cheney's opinion of Gay Marriage - I'm for it. "Freedom means freedom for everyone."
As for the abortion issue? The Crazed American is of the opinion of Hillary Clinton when it comes to abortion. It should be legal, safe and above all, RARE.
You know what, Republicans? Fix the economy, get America employed again, fix the rampant waste and corruption that exists in our government. Re-establish the rule of law here. Restore freedom (Patriot Act, NDAA, TSA, et al). Make sure that we can, in perpetuity provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty for ourselves and our posterity. Do those things, and then in that era of unrivalled prosperity and freedom, you can come back to me and tell me how homosexuals marrying each other causes higher taxes. Or how, if abortion is legal, it prevents people from getting jobs. Or either of them somehow effect the freedom and proserity of my family. Do that, and we can have the same "rational discourse" that the Democrats want to have with me about the Second Amendment rights that were given to me by my creator.
Also, as the two regular readers of this blog will tell you, is my "line in the sand" attitude about firearms rights in this country. I DO NOT TRUST MITT ROMNEY TO PROTECT THEM. I trust him as much as I trust Barack Obama, which is to say, not at all. I only point to Romney's own words and his record as Governor of Massachusetts. His NRA Life Membership and his recent statements should be looked at as what they are, pandering.
I have carried water for the Republicans in the past, and have been ashamed by the power they have taken through my voice. They have wasted money, lives and freedom in their pursuit of power and control. Democrats seem only too happy to continue on with the very policies they claim to hate so much.
When you boil it right down, I will not be voting for Willard Mitchell Romney for the same reasons that I will not be voting for Barack Hussein "Barry Soetero" Obama. They both believe in the same progressive, big government, nanny statism. It's not for me.
I will never again vote for the lesser of two evils, nor will I hold my nose and vote for a man who I only partially agree with. I will only vote for those who I agree with, and am ready to carry water for.
Needless, to say, their ain't ANYONE up for election, or even hinted at being one I would vote for. Not even the vaunted Herr Doktor Representative Paul. Gary Johnson? Maybe, but I'll probably just write my Dad in again, even though he said that he would not serve if elected.
It's something that I am trying to impress on the Youngest Crazed American. If you have misgivings about a politician, LISTEN to those misgivings, and unless you are ready for them to be your leader, do not lend them your voice. Trust instinct. We are given them by G-d for a reason. They are honed by the terrible deaths of thousands of your ancestors. When your Spidey-sense tingles, you are loathe to ignore it's sage counsel.
Yesterday, I was told that if I didn't vote for Mitt Romney, I would be wasting my vote and helping Barack Obama take another four years and destroy this country. Please, spare me the doom talk.
This country is heading for a fiscal cliff at 100 miles an hour (ask Uncle Sugar). The small amount of economic improvement that Romney might be able to impart will only slow it. Next year payments on our debt will exceed all other spending, combined. The idea that the budget can be balanced is science fiction. If the government cut ALL other spending, and laid of all of the people that work for it, and somehow was able to raise revenues (taxes) to the point where they are now (considering a LARGE FRACTION of the American population work for Uncle Sugar), then MAYBE... but with those people entirely unemployed. Mitt Romney MIGHT be able to slow down the careening car, but it can't be stopped at this point.
There will have to be a currency default. Since our currency is debt (thanks Federal Reserve Corp.!!), that'll mean we'll be defaulting on our debt as well. Since the Chinese and the British hold vast quantities of our debt, those economies WILL crater. It is not a question of "if" anymore. Am I worried about the Chinese? Nope. The barrel that they have us over is the same one we have them over. BOHICA in an MC Escher kind of way...
The next several years will be hard, it will be a painful time. The person that browbeat me about it told me that if I didn't vote for Romney, Barack Obama would be re-elected and he, and several other wealthy friends of his would immediately take their capital and run for a "safe haven" like Canada. Please, dude, give it a rest. IF the US is heading into the toilet, guess who else is, too? Also, if it gets so bad here, how long do you think it would be before we rolled some tanks into Canada to make sure that fuel supplies are coming to us, and not to China? You think Canada, population 30 million, is ready to accept a bunch of put-out angry, rich Americans? A group of people who are willing to leave their country over a socialist-lite and who have a tendency to REALLY not enjoy socialism? Not so fast.
Allow me to state categorically, I do not envision Mad Max times ahead. Nothing like that, just the 1930's plus modern technology (Stuff cannot be un-invented. Think what The Grapes of Wrath would be like with Twitter and iPhones.
To sum up, some less-than-pleasant times are a' comin'. Times of incredible change. But those times will be a lot less pleasant if on top of the mess that is the economy, I can't sleep 'cause I helped, even as a token, perpetuated the fools that are leading us to ruin. I believe in the idea of America, the spirit of our country too much to even play lip-service support to someone I do not support with up to my life, fortune and sacred honor. It may sound dramatic, but these are dramatic times. My vote is the only voice I have, and the Republicans and Democrats will not be lent that voice, unless they do things that I agree with wholeheartedly.
That ain't terribly f--kin' likely.
I believe in this country, I believe in it's ideals of equality, freedom, and liberty. I believe in the rule of law. No matter what happens in the coming years, I will be that guy that tries to teach the Constitution to the street punks.
So say we all,
Crazed American, Out.
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