From the video, I picked up more insights into the overall insanity that makes up American politics. It always pleases me when I learn something, even if it is something I should have been aware of in the first place.
The video begins with the Janet Mills TV ad that has fired up Democrats all over the state. So, don't think it is another Youtube commercial moment and skip it. It is important to watch in order to appreciate the context found in the rest of the video. I really like Jane Mills; she is one of my favorite pols of all time. But like me, she is an old fart and a dyed in the wool estabishment Democrat. Trying to hold onto the Center rather than attacking the Right is what is at stake I think. Short term goals before long term ones. What do we do? Stay course with the only goal, defeating Trump and his movement? Or do we get back to the party roots from 60 years ago and once again push for change that makes sense in the ever faster spinning wheel that is our culture today? The Republicans want to return to the past. The old skool Democrats don't seem to object, except for the brutal measures the Right wants to use to get there.
There is no reason we can't do both, except for the obstructions caused by traditional intractability of a well established hierarchy's policies. The Kids want to change directions. I am coming around to the idea that we should let them. After all, how successful have we been using the "handwringing, why can't we just all get along" style. Civility and polite banter has no affect on the rabid dogs of the Right. They want blood to run from every encounter now. The Left needs their own rabid dogs to take the lead. It's sad and I hate it, but the Left's tactics of the last decade have failed.
This excellent video has me thinking, "Just what kind of Democrat am I? Establishment, play it safe, don't rock the boat too hard like Kamala and Joe did? or do I take the plunge and put my support behind a movement just beginning to rise up out of the political devastation created in the Democratic Party by Trump?
I know the answer. The answer began to come to light over twenty years ago with the rise of the Tea Party. I saw the handwriting on the wall, but I was not close enough to read it well. As the Right moved further and further to the Right, I straddled the middle less and began to move further Left; which brings me to where I am today; a very pissed off Liberal who is unhappy with the Democratic Party and absolutely hates the Republican Party, the party I was born into and supported for a short duration as a young adult. The only thing that keeps me with the Democrats is they are the only group still standing in the way of a complete meltdown of the country I grew up in, raised a kid in, and lived the last 74 years in.
The Kids are right. New blood is needed. It is time to pass the torch.
I need to stop now. I need a break from this topic. I need some air, maybe a toke or two so I can unwind from the angry man I wound myself into this morning.
Thanks for listening ......................................
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I created a political playlist in my Youtube collections. Videos ,songs and commentary pieces all jumbled together in a group that reflects my loose dog way of living. I don't remember adding this song to the list. Figures. Anyway, here is an an A I video from "Mr. Newberger's A I Funnies", "Straight to Hell".
Enjoy it or don't. But no matter what, the volume should be turned up to WOW! Or not; in case it is music you want to fall asleep to.
