He thinks that we're finished/He thinks that we're done/He thinks that it's over/His battle is won

[snogged]

Last night in Wisconsin, four Republican senators out of six held onto their seats, including the one in my district. It absolutely broke my heart that we didn't manage to get the three we were hoping for, but I knew going in that we were running uphill in heavily Republican districts to make a change happen.

That said, I'm proud of Senators-Elect Jessica King and Jennifer Schilling. I'm also proud of my city and county who did vote for Dem. Fred Clark (60%-40%).

I truly believe this fight isn't over yet.


I also truly believe that there are some really stupid people out there. I read a comment on an article this morning posted by a man who believed that the "big unions tried to buy the election with their money and their lies."

Because I'm non-confrontational (for the most part) when it comes to online forums, I held my tongue even though I wanted to point out that a gazillion* more dollars were spent by PAC groups and the Koch brothers to ensure that their Republican candidates won. Also, does this man not realize that Republicans represent money and corporations? I mean, yeah, they can say all they want that they're not going to raise taxes, but they're also going to cut millions from social programs so they can toss it back to the greedy fish mouths of the rich who do nothing to create jobs in this economy.

Ugh.

I hate stupid.

I also hate that I will probably never un-cover why someone would believe that way because no matter how hard I try, I can't seem to have a civil conversation with someone who is a conservative. That said, if anyone on my flist happens to be on that side of the coin, I'd be happy to try.

*Let's call it an estimate.

Comments

[hisui-ryoshi.livejournal.com]

I live in the Central Valley of California and it's intensely conservative. One of my friends found a quote from Obama in 2006 when they were talking about raising the debt ceiling. He stated that for the US Government to even be at that point it had already failed. Anyway, that quote in relation to the New York Times op ed piece about Obama this last Sunday really made be realize something.

Obama is an idealist. And you can not govern on ideals. You just can't. The op ed story talked about how Obama needs a story to tell and I think it's true.I like Obama, and I do think he's doing the best (although not very good) job that he can. However, with that said I think the Democrats are screwed in 2012 and the nation shortly thereafter when the Tea Party crazies take over.

I'm really sorry things didn't work out better in Wisconsin.

[snogged.livejournal.com]

I like Obama too, but he's not a particularly strong negotiator, especially lately.

And I hope I die first before the Tea Party takes over.