Posted on 04/07/2003 8:09:41 AM PDT by Mia T
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by Mia T, 4.6.03
Mia T, THE ALIENS
Al From is sounding the alarm. "Unless we convince Americans that Democrats are strong on national security," he warns his party, "Democrats will continue to lose elections."
Helloooo? That the Democrats have to be spoon-fed what should be axiomatic post-9/11 is, in and of itself, incontrovertible proof that From's advice is insufficient to solve their problem.
From's failure to fully lay out the nature of the Democrats' problem is not surprising: he is the guy who helped seal his party's fate. It was his Democratic Leadership Council (DLC) that institutionalized the proximate cause of the problem, clintonism, and legitimized its two eponymic provincial operators on the national stage. The "Third Way" and "triangulation" don't come from the same Latin root for no reason.
That "convince" is From's operative word underscores the Democrats' dilemma. Nine-eleven was transformative. It is no longer sufficient to merely convince. One must demonstrate, demonstrate convincingly, if you will
which means both in real time and historically. When it comes to national security, Americans will no longer take any chances. Turning the turn of phrase back on itself, the era of the Placebo President is over. (Incidentally, the oft-quote out-of-context sentence fragment alluded to here transformed meaningless clinton triangulation into a meaningful if deceptive soundbite.)
Although From is loath to admit it -- the terror in his eyes belies his facile solution -- the Democratic party's problem transcends its anti-war contingent.
With a philosophy that relinquishes our national sovereignty -- and relinquishes it reflexively
and to the UN no less -- the Democratic party is, by definition, the party of national insecurity.
With policy ruled by pathologic self-interest -- witness the "Lieberman Paradigm," Kerry's "regime change" bon mot (gone bad), Edwards' and the clintons' brazen echoes thereof (or, alternatively, Pelosi's less strident wartime non-putdown putdown)
and, of course, the clincher -- eight years of the clintons' infantilism, grotesquerie and utter failure -- the Democratic party is, historically and in real time, the party of national insecurity.
The Democrats used to be able to wallpaper their national insecurity with dollars and demogoguery. But that was before 9/11. |
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Sexy Shrimp Scampi This recipe has great possibilities for showing off your fancy footwork, by flaming this bad boy table side!
1) Melt the butter in a skillet over moderate heat and sauté the garlic, scallions, and mushrooms until tender, about 5 mins.
- 8 Tbs. butter
- 2-4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped scallions (spring onions), green and white parts
- 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
- 4 to 6 large shrimp per person, peeled and deveined
- 2 Tbs. brandy (see tip)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and cayenne pepper to taste
- Toast points for garnish
2) Add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink, about 3 minutes.
3) Add the brandy, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and cayenne and cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
Serve over toast points.
TIP: If you wish to Flambé, substitute 2 Tbs. brandy, with 1 oz. 151 proof brandy. Carefully tilt the skillet forward add the brandy and light it with a gas stove flame or extended lighter. The burning will burn off the harsh liquor flavor, and replace it with a soft caramel taste.
Serves 4 to 6.
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