Done with Republicans

 

Wow – what a day huh? Add another disappointment to my life.

I have to say, today marks a really bad one for me because of the Republican party. I have believed in the basics tenets for a long time – and it really meant something to me. I guess I was really waiting for John McCain to be the old John McCain and to put a Ridge or a Lieberman up there because it was the right thing to do. This choice of Palin is just beyond disappointing. To listen to the right wing being so happy; agghhh! Today – Rush actually said “this is so great – a candidate who has true values: God, babies, marriage, guns and taxes.” It is quite clear that the most important thing was to pacify the social conservatives.

From a common sense perspective I don’t know how you can look at me and say that she is ready to be Commander and Chief. You just lost one of the best arguments you have against Obama.

Judgment? Well, this seems like a stunt choice as opposed to someone you thought was the best prepared to lead.

Pro Female? I think this demeans women – you are telling me that you wanted a woman and this was the most qualified? She has a compelling story but she is beyond a lightweight.

When you look at my own personal feeling right now, I have to say that I am both disappointed and embarrassed at myself. Much like the catholic Church (which I left 2 years ago) I keep making excuses for the Republican Party. I keep saying that you have to look at the whole picture, not just one or two issues. The problem is that the Republican party is ruled by the right and they require their issues to be met without exception – Pro-life, anti-gay (Hey, at least I am not #1 target). I am embarrassed with how I have voted in the past. I made excuses that the security or the economy were more important – but how can I say that when it never changes? Should I be proud that I voted for George Bush as he trotted out the anti-gay marriage amendment for no other reason than to make gays second class citizens? How can I line up with a party that is lead (with an iron fist) by a group of people who literally hate me? The fact is, their religious righteousness and complete inability to accept any differing views trump the places where basic Republican philosophy is strong.

And so, I am very sad to say that I am completely done with the Republican Party. I don’t think Obama is worth spit, but it is unacceptable to even think of supporting the Republican Party and its extremism. I can’t tell you how sad I am. Today was such a letdown and an unfortunate eye opener. I have to say that at this point I don’t even feel like voting.