Xen's Post-Election Zen
I have heard (online & on the radio & on cable news-as-entertainment channels) quite a bit of bitter conservative whining/ranting this week, post election. I can't help but feel that this kind of behavior is EXACTLY what brought the results upon them by the electorate.
To lose both houses and a ton of the governorships is a massive statement. A statement indicating that more people than not are in the middle politically. This is something that the conservative leaders have tried very hard to have us believe is not true. It was a tool used in attempts to make people believe that the country was utterly polarized. That you HAD to be at one and or the other of this spectrum - and that they were the only REAL choice for leaders and governing.
These post election commentaries are still rift with fear-threats assuring us all about how the country and the world is now worse off because they aren't getting their way (that being, unrestrained power). There is a formidable level of anger, and, in many cases, the continued practice of calling the general electorate stupid. I am amazed at this arrogance.
To me, this isn't about the new time of Democrat rule. It's about non-performance. It's about abuse of powers. It's about the failure of the checks and balances in the democratic system to exist for too long a period. It's about the silent political middle not being so silent.
I am filled with happiness at the outcome of the elections because it gives me hope for the system, and it shows that people DO have a voice and can use it for change. It WORKS.
The new mix of elected officials have a huge responsibility to make progress. And they need to be humbled by the change in the face of our government by the citizens. Just like that. Peacefully. And I hope that if there is further failure, then we will change again. It's a fantastic dynamic.
We cannot be deterred by the anger, abuse and cajoling of those cast from power. It's not ABOUT conservative or liberal. It's about doing the right thing and maintaining this country's principles and ideals. To paraphrase: The ends for all do not justify the means of a few.
To lose both houses and a ton of the governorships is a massive statement. A statement indicating that more people than not are in the middle politically. This is something that the conservative leaders have tried very hard to have us believe is not true. It was a tool used in attempts to make people believe that the country was utterly polarized. That you HAD to be at one and or the other of this spectrum - and that they were the only REAL choice for leaders and governing.
These post election commentaries are still rift with fear-threats assuring us all about how the country and the world is now worse off because they aren't getting their way (that being, unrestrained power). There is a formidable level of anger, and, in many cases, the continued practice of calling the general electorate stupid. I am amazed at this arrogance.
To me, this isn't about the new time of Democrat rule. It's about non-performance. It's about abuse of powers. It's about the failure of the checks and balances in the democratic system to exist for too long a period. It's about the silent political middle not being so silent.
I am filled with happiness at the outcome of the elections because it gives me hope for the system, and it shows that people DO have a voice and can use it for change. It WORKS.
The new mix of elected officials have a huge responsibility to make progress. And they need to be humbled by the change in the face of our government by the citizens. Just like that. Peacefully. And I hope that if there is further failure, then we will change again. It's a fantastic dynamic.
We cannot be deterred by the anger, abuse and cajoling of those cast from power. It's not ABOUT conservative or liberal. It's about doing the right thing and maintaining this country's principles and ideals. To paraphrase: The ends for all do not justify the means of a few.
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