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July 27, 2005
Today's Democratic Party (as of 07/27/05)
Oklahoma humorist Will Rogers said, “I am not a member of any organized political party. I am a Democrat.” Today’s Democrats could honestly say the same thing about the current condition of their political party.
Take for example a statement recently made by Tom Vilsack, Iowa’s Democratic governor. During a conference of the Democratic Leadership Council, Vilsack stated, “We've got to be for something, and it is pretty clear that America is waiting for us. They are desperate to know what we are for.”
To make matters worse for the Democrats, the chairman of the DNC keeps making utterly foolish statements. Recently, Howard Dean said, “The president and his right-wing Supreme Court think it is 'okay' to have the government take your house if they feel like putting a hotel where your house is.”
Democrats must have shuddered upon hearing Dean’s statement, because the dissenting justices in the Kelo vs. New London decision were the conservatives, and because none of the justices were appointed by the current president.
Dean made another bewildering statement: “We are Democrats because we have moral values.”
Oh?
Not long ago, Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) said, “The Democrats at times have lost their way. We are trying to decide what our core values are.”
Now, Democrat officials are worried about the impact of the split in Organized Labor. Congressman Charles Rangel (D-NY) said, “I don't know what's going to happen but it's not going to help. I really hoped it wouldn't come to this. It's not the money; it's the lack of unity on the issues and not having a solid front.”
In summary, today’s Democratic Party has “got to be for something” because it isn’t for anything. Today’s Democrats “have moral values” but don’t know what those values are. Today’s Democrat leaders are concerned about a “lack of unity on the issues and not having a solid front.” Plus, the chairman of the DNC has such twisted thinking that he thinks the current president is responsible for the Kelo vs. New London decision.
Will Rogers certainly knew what he was talking about.
Posted by Dodo David at July 27, 2005 09:52 PM
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A day after the Kelo decision was delivered, Freestar Media LLC submitted a proposal in the town of Weare, New Hampshire where majority opinion writer, Justice Souter, owns a farm house. They requested that the town board condemn the land and give it to them, as private developers, who promise to construct the Lost Liberty Hotel in its place. Their tax revenue would no doubt be higher than the reported $2,500 that Justice Souter paid in property taxes last year. It would create employment and attract tourism. The town has a website, and an economic development committee, which has identified its two main goals: 1) Encourage the formation of new businesses, and 2) Promote tourism. However, contrary to its stated goals and the legally sanctioned purpose of economic development, the town’s board turned down the proposal.
So much for poetic justice. Justice Souter’s influence in his community shielded him from his own ruling. No other rational justification can be found.
Thankfully, the legislative branch is now busy at work attempting to shield private property rights from the Supreme Court ruling. It seems that the two may have switched roles, with the House defending the Constitution, and the Supreme Court writing new laws.
I thought I saw Alice the other day! Or maybe it was Justice Souter –skipping in Wonderland, immune to and above the laws he passes.
Posted by: Kira Zalan at July 28, 2005 12:03 AM