Elections do matter and it is quite evident when we look at Supreme Court decisions. No members of the court are elected, but having a President that nominates and a Congress that approves a justice has long reaching consequences. The Defense of Marriage act of 96, could be reversed, hopefully. The Voting Rights Act of 65 is being reviewed. In recent years Heller v DC in 08 is the center of gun rights. Elections do matter!
Looking at Supreme Court decisions, why are we still debating Roe v Wade. This was decided in 1973 and the right is still trying to chip away at women's rights.
Do you believe it is 2013 and we still have not figured out that women deserve equal pay for equal work. We are still debating the Violence against Women laws. That gays are a group of people and their rights are being ignored. Try as they may, old, rich, white guys are going to loose their power and influence. It is only a matter of time and it scares the hell out of them.
Does anyone really believe that the Republicans in Congress are willing to work with the President on any issue. Issues that have historically been Republican are now poison to them. Why, because the "black guy in the White House" supports it. Can everyone say, racists.
Racism does exist in America and because they try and hide it, it may be more dangerous then ever. In the 50's and 60's everyone knew who the racists were. Today we have to look for them. Trust me they are there and we need to stop them.
Bigotry may be the better word. The current group of hate mongers, go after, women, gays, Blacks, Hispanics and anyone who supports an America, where everyone is truly created equal.
I happen to believe that the NRA and its true backers, the weapons industry, are just playing a waiting game. Let the public sentiment go dormant and they will win. What do they want? The ability to sell more weapons and ammunition to line their pockets with more gold. They do not care how many people die, or if weapons get into the hands of criminals. They make money each time an American is gunned down. Whether it is in the streets of Chicago, or the schools of New Town. Each weapon used and each bullet picked out the bodies, represent cash to them. Their mantra should be, "Let the blood and bullets flow freely."
If the cuts to spending go into effect, I guarantee the poor and middle class will feel the most distress. The wealthy and corporations have their stock pile of money. They really do not care about the rest of us.
Does anyone, beside Congress, have a job where you can do nothing, accomplish nothing, drive your company into bankruptcy, go on multiple vacations and still not only keep your job, but get paid? I think term limits and elimination of public funds in elections are in order. We cannot even fire the real, freeloaders.
