Posted on 11/06/2004 3:35:24 PM PST by Ron/GA
Our American system demands a viable two party system, balanced in their opposition by their loyalty to the principle that the good of the Country comes before the good of the Party. The disturbing reality is that the Democratic Party has been hijacked and is now controlled by elements that put their personal ambitions and interests before the good of their Party and America. I am forced to conclude that an intervention is required. We have to save the Democratic Party.
I admit there is great pleasure in watching them implode and pay for the damage that they have done to this country. I cringed with every lie, wild accusation and distortion that they have thrown out over the last 2 years. My gut reaction is to let 'em burn.
But the reality is they are still out there and they are dangerous. This was brought home by the immediate attacks that Nancy Pelosi and others of her ilk launched the day after the election. As I watched, I realized they are beginning now - tearing down the opposition for the next election cycle. It will not stop. It is the standard operating procedure of the current leadership of the Democratic Party.
I cannot bear the thought of another four years like the last two. Their lies and attacks will discourage our people, confuse our friends and embolden our enemies. They must be removed.
Terry McAuliffe has stated that he will resign in February of next year. The rumor is that Harold Ickes, Hillary Clinton's lead operative, is being positioned to assume the position as Chairman of the DNC. For her to succeed in her ruthless quest for power, she must retain control of the leadership of the party. Ickes, as head of the DNC, will give her that control.
By accomplishing this, she will have the platform, the infrastructure and the financial resources to divide and to wound this country deeply; to tear down and minimize anything good that might be accomplished over the next four years. She, through Ickes, will repeat the Democratic strategy of the last two years. It is the only way that she can win. This must be stopped.
I only know one Democrat on the national stage that has shown that he has loves his party and his country enough to stand up and say "NO" to the cabal that has taken over his party; who has the courage, integrity and wisdom to take on this task. That man is Zell Miller.
He knows where the Democratic Party came from, he knows what it is now and he knows who the players are that pull the strings from the shadows. I believe that he has the vision, the credibility and the guts to take it back from the elite cabal that has seized it and restore it to what it should be. Simply put, we need to form a movement to "Draft Zell".
As much as I believe that Zell is ready to retire and enjoy the time he has left, I also believe that deep down he has a burning desire to save the Democratic Party from the current leadership. He knows the danger that they pose to America and her future.
By building a team of moderate Democrats, many of whom have receded over the years like Sam Nunn and Joe Lieberman, I believe that he can quickly succeed in wresting control from the "Clintonista's". There is a “silent majority” of Democrats that would support this effort, who are ashamed and embarrassed by the actions of their leadership.
I further believe that if it weren’t for the war in Iraq and the tremendous collusion on the part of main stream media to destroy George Bush by distortion and outright lies, John Kerry would have had the most humiliating loss in history.
Few people voted for John Kerry, they voted against George Bush. They voted against the "wrong war", vaccine shortages, drug prices, immigration, social security changes and a host of other issues that the DNC and 527's deceived them on. Their leadership has been deceiving them for 13 years and I think that many of them “get it” now but feel powerless.
There is no grassroots support for the current leadership of the DNC in sufficient numbers to stop a movement to take it back by the moderates. Even Mayor Daly of Chicago said on Thursday: "The Democrats are Washington, D.C., politicians. They don't reach out to a mayor, a governor, or the state chairman. There's no local anymore". There is rebellion in the ranks and it needs to be fanned into a revolution.
I believe that a “Draft Zell” movement can do that. It would gather strong financial support from all concerned American's who are appalled at the activities of the Democratic leadership - Democrats, Republicans and Independents alike. Given sufficient resources, it can be done.
The effort to “Draft Zell” could also be independently supported. Much as the Swift Boat vets launched their drive to get the truth out about John Kerry, imagine the impact a series of commercials would have showing the corruption and deceit in the Democratic Leadership. We could put selected clips of Carville, Gore, Begalla, Kennedy… (God, we have so many to chose from) spewing their lies over the last two years and present the truth side by side. Imagine what we can accomplish matching up their lies to the truth - and we can do it in our pajamas!
Without all the noise and rhetoric of the election to confuse the issue, it would be devastating. Particularly as it would be funded and supported by Americans not tied to party affiliations – Americans in a Red and Blue State coalition to protect our country.
I believe that it should be done, I believe that it can be done. Let's Roll!
Ron....you're raging against the machine.....the Dem party machine, that is. It just doesn't work this way. Besides, you can already see by their commentary (aided by their friends in the media), they know it's Hillary's turn.....
America does not need a two party system. What it needs is an open market place for ideas to compete. If you had bothered to study history (which is doubtful from your post), you would know America has seen quite a number of parties rise and fall.
The only option we have with the Democrats (read COMMUNISTS) is to keep fighting them. We must never become complacent. We must never compromise. They are the enemies of America and must be defeated. Again and again and again.
Absolutely right, and I would add that Bush and company didn't really attack Kerry vigorously enough, especially with the "Liberal" paint brush.
They get real funny when they LOOSE!
They can nominate whomever they wish. I want to head off the damage they can do in the meantime.
Let us take a leaf out of the socialist handbook. In order to save them they must all be sent to "Re-education Centers".
Zell is great, but no moderate or conservative Democrat has a prayer in the party now. They do not agree with him. The elitists and the socialists and the far out nutty left is in the saddle. Let them die.
A new libertarian type party might eventually rise from all this, but right now the Dems are right back to their shrill accusations and silliness. Enabling that bunch of dunderheads would be stupid.
I believe it is not inconceivable that the Democratic Party may very split into two parties, the next few years could be very interesting. I'll just sit back with the popcorn and watch.
Agreed. If one party is already correct in most of their ideals, there is no need for debate. What we should be doing is making sure that the conservative party continues to solidfy itself, not waste time on a list liberal cause...only for the purpose of debate.
Well Ron, I'm a big believer in the old cliche, you can't help those who won't help themselves. The party of denial is definitely not helping itself. I can't say I'm terribly disappointed by that.
Actually, I did address that and clipped it so as not to muddy the waters. We need a multiple party system - to prevent the dictatorship of a single party. How's that.
Zell is old and Zell is shrill. He wants to retire. Let him. He's served his country well. He is notg someone I would rally 'round.
Not even the DLC would support Zell now.
Actually, I did address that and clipped it so as not to muddy the waters. We need a multiple party system - to prevent the dictatorship of a single party. How's that.
Lord knows, we've got enough of liberalism to deal with from within...........Specter the Defector, McCain, etc.
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