One of the most irritable habits which emerged from the Bush legacy is the "love it or leave gang mentality."
I remember Donald Rumsfeld's comments years ago-to the American people-"People better watch what they say" after the 9-11 terrorist attack.
Since that comment, many angry white men like to use that phrase and attitude as an intellectual argument.
Any argument considered disagreeable is responded with, "Love it or leave it" as if others passions, concerns or fears about our country are any less valid.
The problem with the liberal parties is they are just too polite. Liberal or conservative, we all love this country, I hope. It is why the passions are so close to the surface.
I feel just as strongly about watching what is happening to our country at present.
Eight years of Republican rule has devastated this country. More of the same is insanity. I feel frustrated that the Democratic party does not bite into these issues and fight for us.
I feel frustrated and angry that Republicans still talk tax cuts as a "stimulus",and do not accept responsibility for this mess.
I feel sorrow that our political system continues to play politics while our country's economic system rapidly deteriorates.
I care.
It is why I "feel". I care a lot.
I don't tell others what to feel, or how to think. I respect the fact they care as well.
We may not agree on how, but we can always agree it is better to care than not at all.
It is what America fought for years ago. Our right to express those feelings.
You can tell me to leave, but it isn't much of an argument or debate.. I'm not going anywhere. You probably aren't either.
