Democratic Storm Warnings
26 May 2008 9:30 am by Taylor Marsh
The first in an ongoing series on voter dissatisfaction.
guest post by Patsy
Let me introduce myself. I am 29 year old female serving in the United States
Army. I am black. I am proud. And I am a supporter of Senator Hillary Rodham
Clinton.
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We have seen daily how Senator Clinton moves forward to speak for our loved
ones, our families and our friends, despite the constant call for her to step
down. She has gone forward despite the obstacles in her path and she has continued
to fight. To attempt to destroy the reputation, the name of the former First
Lady and Senator by falsely portraying her supporters as racist is one of the
worst mistakes of the 2008 election process. To use the the history and the
struggles in the black community to destroy another person’s political career
is the worst form of politics imaginable.
The media is slowly destroying the black community with their words. MSNBC
should fire Keith Olbermann and let him return to being a radio sportscaster.
They are ripping the Democratic Party apart and they are dividing this nation.
Any sane, reasonable and coherent person can see that the cries of “racism”
are their attempts to get Senator Clinton to leave this race. By any means necessary.
Therefore any sane, reasonable and coherent person watching this debacle is going to resent what is happening, because anyone can see that Senator Clinton is being railroaded.
African Americans are not in any way stupid. If we believed that there was
this level of racial discourse as these pundits make it out to be we would
be marching on Washington D.C. But now we can only watch in horror as the
media destroys our history. The only ones who are “outraged” are those
who have no idea of true racial hatred.
How many black civil rights leaders have you seen in the media, on NBC, MSNBC,
and CNN, that have stated that the former President and First Lady are racists?
None. But we should believe analysts such as David Gergen, commentators such
as Keith Olbermann and reporter Andrea Mitchell who get on television and tell
you so? On 27 April, “Meet the Press” NBC reporter Andrea Mitchell
boldly stated that racism was a “real factor” in the Obama vote
on the ground in Pennsylvania and Ohio. Apparently because many voters are
racist they have a “willingness to believe totally erroneous things about
Senator Obama,” like he didn’t put his hand over his heart during the Pledge of
Allegiance. So my next question is, where is the evidence for the “I vote
for Senator Clinton and I am racist who clings to my gun and bible”
scientific poll to determine who is racist or who is not? So the next time the Obama campaign gives you talking points make sure
you understand what you’re reading and saying before you open your mouth and
say it.
For those of you who don’t know, there is a movement happening behind the scenes
and it’s one that is moving fast and one that is strong. It was born from watching
this historic election with our nation having its first viable female contender
for the position of Commander in Chief take hit after hit, day after day, while
she attempts to fight for the heart and soul of the Democratic Party, when the
party in question will not stand up and fight for her.
It was born from watching the little girls with big dreams, and those that
are already living the American dream. It came from the mothers who can barely
make ends meet and do without just so their families can barely get by. It’s
from the blue collar workers who just lost their jobs. It was born from the
heroes and sheroes deploying to the same place year after year with
no end in sight. It came from the ones who want to give up, but find a way to
keep on going. It started from the ones who have been constantly knocked down,
but keep getting back on their feet. It came from those moving forward that
never look back.
We all have a dream of change. A change that will put our nation back on the
right path. Where putting the safety of our country is the first and foremost
priority. Where people would stand up and fight for what they believe in. Where
cries of racism is not the way nor the means to achieve a goal. Where the media
reports news instead of their biased opinion. Where it’s OK to vote on who
is best to lead our country based on a candidate’s experience.
The 2008 primary and general election is historic for many reasons. It’s the
chance of having either the first female or black president. But the most important
aspect and notable accomplishment for me will be the official date, the official
time, the exact moment the Democratic Party died for me.
The party I thought I knew ceased to exist the moment, the minute and the second
they allowed the first most qualified female presidential candidate in our nation’s
history to be attacked, destroyed, and ripped apart, which reached a tipping
point this weekend. As of 24 May 2008 0930hrs, I no longer belong to the Democratic
Party. I will no longer be affiliated with any group or group(s), person or
person(s), that would allow a party member to be falsely accused of allegations
that bears no relevance or has no relationship to the situation at hand. I will
not be part of a party that utilizes character assassination to achieve a goal.
I will not quietly sit by and watch the destruction of my chosen candidate.
I will not support, vote, or show any loyalty to those who sit quietly aside
and allow this to be played out in the court of public opinion. The Party I
once knew I know no longer. Today I turn my back on the Democratic
Party, because by allowing the falsehoods against Hillary Clinton to be embellished
as they have the Democratic Party has turned its back on me.
