Posted on 06/28/2015 1:47:22 PM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
Investigative journalist Brad Friedman has observed that America is moving in a progressive direction, despite the mainstream media’s “center-right nation” shibboleth. Despite the obstacles that have been placed in the pathway of progressives, Friedman is correct beyond dispute.
Think back to a decade ago. Same-sex marriage was considered an abomination in large parts of the country. Christian fundamentalists were flexing their muscles as never before. Rush Limbaugh and Fox dominated the American media landscape. The Bush administration had launched a war on climate science. Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney was gay-bashing his way to national prominence.
Today, marriage equality is the law of the land. The Christian Right has lost political and cultural influence. Limbaugh’s career is in freefall, and Fox may soon follow. Pope Francis has called upon the world to fight for climate justice. As for Romney, well…
The signs of progressive power are everywhere: the growing momentum of Bernie Sanders’s campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination, the profound failure of the right-wing effort to “repeal and replace” Obamacare, the increasing acceptance of transgender Americans as full and equal citizens, the smashing success of the fossil-fuel divestment movement.
No, we haven’t reached the promised land yet. There are still so many forces of right-wing depravity in our country—some with positions in Congress, some with platforms on cable, some with pistols in churches. Those forces of depravity will not retreat quietly. However, they can and will be defeated.
We’re moving forward. We’re going to make America into what it should have always been all along: a country were any man or woman can rise to the height of his or her potential regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or income; a country where our public schools never have to lack for adequate funding; a country where we don’t shuffle off to war unless we absolutely have to; a country where we recognize the separation of billionaire and state; a country where we look out for future generations by dramatically reducing our greenhouse gas emissions; a country where a woman can exercise her right to choose in peace; a country where maniacs don’t have easy access to guns; a country where knowledge is embraced and ignorance is scorned.
We’re getting there. Yes, it’s been a long road. We’ve had to endure the racist savagery unleashed by the Southern Strategy. We’ve had to endure that force demonic known as Reaganomics. We’ve had to endure an impeachment over an erection and two stolen elections. We’ve had to endure a lie-based war for oil which left innocent blood on Iraqi soil. We’ve had to endure six years of deranged drama from the bigoted enemies of Barack Obama. It’s been a long time coming…but we’re getting there.
We will leave our children and grandchildren a proud progressive country.
We will repair the damage the right wing has inflicted upon our fair land.
We will remedy the injustices that hurt so many of our fellow citizens.
We will declare independence from ignorance and fidelity to fact.
We will move this country forward forever.
Does the Author live in an Insane Asylum?
I agree but only if we can flog our own misery addicts into action.
You forgot to post the barf alert.
Well, I sort of did “barf.”
You can change the laws of man, but you cannot change the laws of nature/God.
Perhaps they will figure it out one day.
He mentions right wing depravity while at the same time glorifying the homosexual and transgender lifestyle. When he uses the word deprave, he should see himself in the mirror.
I believe that there will be an economic crisis next year, and as a result, the Republicans will be swept into office.
It’s like listening to a drunk telling his host [the United States] exactly what he thinks of him.
Very informative.
So far, the Author isn’t getting too many supporting Comments on the Site. Then again, three came from me.
“....Then again, three came from me.”
Some truth is good.
I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed the comparison to dylann root.
Jerk
“For over a thousand years Roman conquerors returning from the wars enjoyed the honor of triumph, a tumultuous parade. In the procession came trumpeteers, musicians and strange animals from conquered territories, together with carts laden with treasure and captured armaments. The conquerors rode in a triumphal chariot, the dazed prisoners walking in chains before him. Sometimes his children robed in white stood with him in the chariot or rode the trace horses. A slave stood behind the conqueror holding a golden crown and whispering in his ear a warning: that all glory is fleeting.”
- Gen. George C. Patton
When did Limbaugh go into freefall?
I believe that there will be an economic crisis next year, and as a result, the Republicans will be swept into office.
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I agree. Just wait until mid-2016 when ObamaCare hits the American people with higher premiums and less coverage. Like it or not, Hillary is attached to the hip of Obama.
I hope you’re right but with current demographic trends in immigration and religious affiliation I have a hard time seeing the GOP and Conservatives in the mix. Especially when so-called conservative appointees like Roberts and Kennedy just read into the law what they want to see.
Apparently his ratings have been falling out of bed over the last few years. Just learning this myself.
I believe that there will be an economic crisis next year, and as a result, the Republicans will be swept into office.That won't happen, IMO.
After decades of indoctrination by the public schools, colleges, and MSM, the majority of voters will blame Republicans for any crisis.
It's their default position.
Re: Rush.
I can only comment on my own listening habits.
I’m not listening to Rush as much; it’s hard to hear how the country is being ripped up and spat out.
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