Earlier this evening, I cried as I listened to Goldie Taylor tell us why this 'birther' issue is so vile (which makes Trump even more vile) and you can read her words here by scrolling past Mr. Trump to her words. I suspect they may make you cry as well for her message is clear - and horrifying.
I must also clear something up. I'm not a Republican basher. I love my Democrat, Libertarian, Republican, hell, even my shipper friends *g*, but I have no respect for Republican politicians and therein lie (or is it lay? *g*) the difference.
Our two main parties have a long history of give and take, but beginning in 2007, the Republican party has been hijacked by a few wealthy men/corporations and, when you hijack a party, that means you've bought the politicians. Even the best Republican politician is currently stuck between the rock (the money that bought his or her seat) and a hard place (his or her constituents). If they speak up, if they dare go against the current policies and goals of the party (meaning the money), they know they'll lose their seat. To give you an example of how they're being run by money, at how utterly ridiculous our Republican politicians are, look at the response from the Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus today, following the President's conference on his birth certificate:
“The president ought to spend his time getting serious about repairing our economy,” Priebus said. “Unfortunately, his campaign politics and talk about birth certificates is distracting him from our number one priority — our economy.”
His talk about birth certificates???? HIS? President Obama has ignored this issue while trying to get his job done - and why? Because of the complete pettiness (and the dark horror behind its real meaning) of the issue as brought to the forefront by Trump. Obama understood it's been nothing but a huge publicity stunt and one that is so shameful that we've nothing to compare it to in our past. But it's come to a head and Obama had no choice so, today, he put it to rest:
And what did Trump do? He took the credit - and discussed his show - and his possible presidency.
Gee, what a FUCKING surprise.
I'm ashamed we've even given Trump any coverage, that the news has given him the power to bring this issue to such a frenzy (over 50 news segments since Trump started - most on FoxNews).
We truly are "Ugly Americans". And as for NBC Entertainment - they may be worse than Trump. They *know* if Celebrity Apprentice will return next year with Trump, but are they releasing the info to their own news division?
NO. Why?
NO. Why?
RATINGS
Will today's events change anything? No. Money still rules, even for a so-called reality show. And money rules our politicians. But we can do something - we can stop listening to the lies. We can accept the fact that the rich have much to lose and even more to gain if they control our government.
How? Here's just a few examples:
1. The end of government interference in plants that spew dangerous chemicals into our air and water
2. The end of government interference in how states run their schools, thus the education of our young (did you know that in many states right NOW, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer are banned from the schools and libraries?)
3. The end of government interference in how to build or structure a building for the disabled. No more space wasted on larger restrooms, ramps, special parking, and the hiring of the disabled
4. The end of government interference in who is hired (meaning women and minorities step back to the 1950's and beyond)
5. ALL medical care would go into the hands of private companies with no government breathing down their back to ensure fair, equal and stellar care
6. Complete control of cities (and thus districts) which gives complete control of voting blocks - thus the end of the Democratic party, to name just one
7. PROFITS PROFITS PROFITS
8. RELIGION RELIGION RELIGION (and only ONE)
BTW: Perhaps you missed the recent addendum that was recently added to the bill that would finally grant the First Responders the medical care they so desperately need. It says that before they can receive their money, it must be proven that they're NOT terrorists.
Yep. NOT terrorists. Don't believe me? Watch this - and btw, watch the whole thing for more on how the Republicans are 'helping out'.
