Gritted my teeth and listened to the Slime-in-Chief take the oath of office a few minutes ago. Then went back to learning more about Social Security. I'm not sure which is worse - the Republican lies, the clueless Democratic politicians, or the media that is rolling over for the screwing of America. Every time I think it can't get worse, Bush or Cheney opens his mouth and it does.
Fortunately, they are proving that politicians and religious leaders don't mean shit in the real world. At least not to most of us. For now. I'm damned glad I no longer belong to the Reserves, though. Cheney, who had "other priorities" and Bush who simply didn't need to serve out his commitment have killed and wounded over 10,000 American soldiers in a wasted war, and god knows how many Iraqis. But those ignorant conservative fools reelected Bush because they were afraid of the unknown in a turban and want someone in Washington who will shoot first and not give a shit who gets hurt or what good the shooting does.
Then there is the ownership society. At last, after 70 plus years, the conservatives think they have a chance to destroy Social Security. The levels of ignorance, sick group think, lies and self-interest involved are utterly breathtaking. All of this is gift-wrapped in some really beautiful PR operations. It is fascinating in the same sad way that watching a 70-car car-wreck occur in slow motion is fascinating. I can't stop watching, even while I recognize how many people are going to be hurt.
Today is a really sad day for America and for Texas. Not as sad as November 2, when fear in America overcame hope and confidence, but really sad in itself.
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