Sen. Kerry & Edwards. You are on "double-secret probation."

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Tue Jul-06-04 09:38 PM
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Sen. Kerry & Edwards. You are on "double-secret probation."

Edited on Tue Jul-06-04 10:30 PM by DemsUnite

I am vehemently opposed to our military presence in the Middle East. I believe the "War on Terrorism" is far more of an economic/energy policy than that of addressing national security concerns. In fact, I am convinced the more we trundle around attempting to police the world, the closer we come to the terrifying crescendo of an all-out systems failure. Civil war and/or revolution is certainly not out of the realm of possibilities, given our current trajectory.

Often, I hear the argument that our number one priority as voters (and activists) is to remove George W. Bush from the Whitehouse. I agree. However, while it is most certainly a worthy and necessary goal, I feel it is as equally important to actually stop killing in the name of "democracy," progress, religion or whatever ambiguous platitudes our elected officials are so fond of shoveling into the rhetorical feeding trough.

George W. Bush is a symptom; an outgrowth of a corrupt and failing system of governance. One in which a carefully crafted criminal network of political and corporate interests, can not only ignore the will of the people they are obligated to serve, but engineer and implement a deluded agenda to literally "change the world" via the barrel of a gun. All the while, stuffing their pockets with our money. We are in a diseased state, folks. If we are to take our nation back, and truly heal, we are going to have to at least start excepting the fact that we are very, very ill. Of course, the first step to a renewed health is to address any acute, life-threatening manifestations regarding the affliction. In short: Send BushCo. packing in November. Yes, by all means, remove the tumor.

Still, all of our efforts are in vain if we fail to embrace a regimen of preventative behavioral modification. This is true of most ailments. Quit smoking, get more exercise, change your eating and sleeping habits, manage stress, etc. Each lifestyle alteration requires a significant amount of discipline and sacrifice. It’s not always pleasant, and usually resisted. It is, however, one’s best bet to avoid relapse.

The road to recovery has just begun, compadres. When, (not if,) Senators Kerry and Edwards recite their oaths to uphold the Constitution of the United States, as President and Vice President respectively, I have every intention to make sure that is exactly what they do. They will toil tirelessly to put an end to an illegal military occupation, repeal legislation regarding the erosion of our rights and freedoms, and certainly hold those accountable for our current malaise. The U.S. government will stop killing in my name, with my tax dollars.

Like most, I am forgiving both men for the parts they played in enabling the execution of the PNAC agenda. I will bite my tongue when they chase after the moderate center with Republicrat rhetoric. While they deserve a chance at redemption, it shall be a cautious one. We as their constituency need to make it perfectly clear that we expect real electoral, governmental, and media reform, or we will not only walk away, but work just as passionately to remove one our own as we did our opponent. And be perfectly willing, and prepared, to actually do it. Prove that it is no idle threat.

Senators, you are officially on notice. There will be no honeymoon.

(edited for grammar)