The Real State of the Union
While Georgie spoke last night, it became obvious that he and the Republican Party are aware of what America wants done. The speech addressed those things (with a few notable exceptions) and contradicted only a couple things (like Iraq).
Problem is: that’s been true all along. Problem is: they say what we want to hear (mostly) and then do the opposite.
We want governance, not politics. Collaboration between the parties, not competition. Not petty politics. Yet the Repugnicans, Bush included, have completely divided this nation, intentionally. It is the foundation of their strategy. It is what Karl Rove is hired to do. It is what Tom Delay was hired to do. It started, mostly, with the Contract on America, and has escalated since.
We’re addicted to oil? No. We’ll accept alternatives. We’re addicted to driving, to warm homes, to convenience. This is our bread and butter. Oil is just what’s put on the plate… And Repugnicans have resisted, battled, fought to keep it that way. They’re not stopping now. Bush says we need alternatives? Yeah, we’ve been saying that for decades. But the Bushies have stopped that progress cold.
Fortunately, the private sector has moved forward. We have biofuels, solar, efficient lighting, efficient homes… it’s all cued up and ready to go. It would be nice if the Feds would support it.
Foreign policy? Yes we need engagement. We DON’T need assault. Yet aggression is what Bush has served up.
Retirement plans? Medical reform? Yes So what did we get: a plan to DESTROY Social Security and a completely broken Medicare Drug Plan (passed based on fraudulent cost estimates).
The Repugnicans funded their rise to power largely by fighting environmental laws, and by killing socialized medicine. This got them big bucks to get into office. They continued the rise by auctioning off our government and our tax dollars to the highest bidders. Total corruption of the political process.
That’s what Bush has done, and will continue to do until he is impeached.