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July 09, 2008
The Honeymoon's Over
Little did I know how prescient I was a few months ago when I posted my entry on "Yeats and Tyrrany." This opinion could not be more relevant than after today's senate session.
Today the senate passed the horrible FISA bill (where Barack Obama suddenly and inexplicably switched from vehement opposition to telecom immunity and warrantless wiretapping to voting AYE on this egregious violation of the Fourth Amendment; a switch I theorize has more to do with his attending the recent Bilderberg conference in Virginia this past June 6-8 [don your tin foil hats] than it does with moving to some illusive "middle" politically, but that's another entry for another day), and in response, I have joined this organization:
I tried everything in my power to change Senator Obama's mind, including threatening to stop contributing to his campaign (I know, big deal, but still), writing letters to his campaign, posting on the "Stop FISA" blog on his website, and even praying for whatever it was worth that he would come to his senses, all to no avail.
My shock and outrage at his vote is only exceeded by my disillusionment. I guess I should have known better, but I was caught up in the fantasy (like millions of others) believing someone could make a difference in Washington.
Silly me. Like a bride who finds out on her wedding night that the chivalrous, charming sailor she married is actually Bluebeard. Arrgh.
As many of you know, I was an active supporter for the Obama campaign for the past 5 months in many ways: I volunteered in Cleveland for the Ohio primary and got out the vote during truly horrible late winter weather in early March. I donated regularly, albeit modestly, but in proportion to my resources. I invested more time and money in the Obama campaign than any other campaign in my life and would have continued to donate time, talent and treasure for the general election. I wore Obama t-shirts, wrote entries on my blog about supporting him, hung a framed poster of him on my bedroom wall, preached the Obama message, and would have been considered by everyone who knows me an “Obamaniac.”
But first and foremost, aside from any political labels, I am an idealist and a vehement protector of the US Constitution and will fight for its restoration and oppose any legislation or presidential signing statements that violate its fundamental tenets. Fortunately, my Congressman is Dennis Kucinich and, whatever you may think of him, he at least is an active and consistent protector of the Constitution. God bless him and Senator Sherrod Brown, who voted NAY today.
I'm not just a nouveaux fan or former Clinton supporter (I never supported her and I hope she is not on the short list for Veep) who has just begun to pay attention to politics because of the celebrity aura of Senator Obama or the fact that he is my age, or that he seems like the most outside of outsiders when most of us are sick of the corrupt politics in Washington. Frankly, if most of my friends and I had our druthers, it would be “Everybody Out Of The Pool!” The current Democratic leadership is a sham, and proved criminally so today.
In the not so distant past, Senator Obama voiced his opposition to retroactive immunity to the telecommunications companies that violated the law when agreeing to assist the Bush administration in its questionable wiretapping and data mining project. Rather than go into all the major policy issues that stink to high Heaven with Bush & Co., I feel very strongly that Senator Obama should have voted “NAY” on principle on the so-called “compromise” FISA legislation.
His “NAY” vote would have been symbolic. The Senate didn't need his vote for this bill to pass; it may yet be struck down by the Supreme Court someday soon just as the suspension of Habeas Corpus was in a recent 5-4 decision. There may be, as John Dean suggested, gaps in the bill that provide for criminal prosecution that Senator Obama would pursue when elected President. Regardless of these potential outcomes, Senator Obama should simply have voted “NAY” to protect his reputation, to allay the fears of his loyal constituency that he is caving to political pressure, and because this legislation is WRONG.
So, like a jilted lover, I am scorned and furious. FURIOUS! My romance with Obama is kaput. If I vote for him in November it will be a decision based on "the best of two evils", which is a tragic ending to what could have been a Fine Romance.
Comments
There, there, my child. Everything will be OK. Don't fret so.
Posted by: Leona | July 10, 2008 08:17 PM
Still miss your blog.
Posted by: kneasles | July 11, 2008 10:13 PM
I sure want to know why he changed his mind.
Posted by: vero | July 11, 2008 10:40 PM
But this bill still allows FISA to be part of the process and allows for criminal prosecution. So, that's something.
Posted by: Lex | July 13, 2008 11:30 PM
Now, now, Obomber won't be prez anyway. McPain will be prez if he doesn't croak before Jan. 20 from old age.
Posted by: Captain Joe | July 17, 2008 07:37 PM
My understanding of the FISA bill Obama voted on provides for criminal prosecution and the immunity was for civil action. Not that civil action is bad but we all know that class action suits make millions for lawyers and the participants will get a coupon for a buck off their phone bills.
Where was it confirmed that Obama attended Bilderberg?
Posted by: CountryGal | July 18, 2008 12:45 AM
sucha nice blog. too bad no one comes here anymore.
Posted by: jenna bush | July 23, 2008 09:17 PM
Jenna Bush? hahahaha!
Congrats on your recent nuptials, honey!
Alas, this blog is but a shadow of a shadow of its former hey days, but I have many other fish to fry and just cannot devote the time to it any more.
Hopefully, I'll have time after the election, or when my play is produced next year, my second play published, and other wonderful goals are reached.
Til then, thanks for the memories!
Posted by: loretta | July 23, 2008 09:28 PM
We are very proud of our girl, Jenna.
Missing her, but very proud!
Posted by: Mgt | July 24, 2008 11:03 AM
Remember me?
Posted by: Duane | July 24, 2008 08:23 PM
Bwwaaaaaaa!
Posted by: CountryGal | July 24, 2008 08:28 PM
Hmmmm.....Miss L, Jenna Bush and Duane all have the same IP address.
I see a pattern, here!
Posted by: loretta | July 24, 2008 08:29 PM
Banjos and moonshine, a dangerous combination.
Posted by: Nadine | July 25, 2008 03:42 PM
Oh, that made me laugh, Nadine. I've got a vivid imagination, ya know.
Hope you are well, sweet lady. LHAT!
Posted by: Mgt | July 28, 2008 04:52 AM
Mgt, a vivid imagination is a tremendous gift. Gets me into trouble on occasion, but what the heck.
Posted by: Nadine | July 28, 2008 02:38 PM
Well, GerEgo kept Holly Ashcraft out of stir:
http://www.helenair.com/articles/2008/06/28/state/75st_080628_baby.txt
Posted by: Anonymous | July 28, 2008 10:28 PM
Greetings Loretta! I miss our interchanges but thought I'd stop in.
I, too, was disappointed by Barack's FISA vote. I am also very disappointed by the inaction of the Pelosi/Ried congress, i.e. letting Rove, Harriet, Bolton etc. get away with thumbing their nose at the legislative branch.
The prospect of a McNasty administration, however, nauseates me. I haven't given a donation to Barack since May, but the Rethugs are getting so nasty now, I may change my mind.
I hope you are well.
Posted by: texdude | July 31, 2008 12:03 PM
Hey, Texdude, nice to see you! I am planning to work for the Obama campaign this fall and possibly the Senate race between Fingerhut and Voinovich (a Bush sock puppet) if I have time!
I also just donated to the Obama campaign. Like you, I hadn't donated since May and went on strike for June and most of July, but relented and went ahead and sent a donation again because I believe we need to win, regardless.
I'm hoping some day SCOTUS will declare most of the new legislation unconstitutional. We can look forward to that. I'm trying to be optimistic.
Keep up the fight!
Posted by: loretta | July 31, 2008 05:01 PM
Test
Posted by: txgirl | August 1, 2008 05:39 PM
Hi Loretta!
Would you please email me off line? I have a personal email I'd like to send but not post.
Thanks so much!
Posted by: txgirl | August 1, 2008 05:43 PM
Loretta, did you go to Berea today to see Obama?
Posted by: CountryGal | August 5, 2008 04:11 PM
Hey, CG.
It is so bizarre - my appointments today were in Parma and Berea, but I didn't get to Berea quite in time to get in to the event. I was kind of hoping to get in at the last minute, but no dice.
I never planned to go, but there was a tiny chance I would get in.
I'm sure it was pretty cool. I'd like to see him in person one of these days. Maybe I'll get another chance.
Posted by: loretta | August 5, 2008 05:14 PM
Hey Loretta,
Checking in after a long long absence (read no time for fun here). Checking in to see if you were covering the Caylee Anthony missing child case.
See a mention of nuptials in the comments. If true, Congratulations!
Posted by: karenancy | August 5, 2008 08:38 PM
Hey Karen, long time no see. Grrrrreat to see you.
I'll have to Google that girl's name and see what that's about.
Right now I am deep in the rabbit hole of the anthrax investigation. Talk about a great mystery story. Never mind my conspiracy theories - ha!
As far as the nuptials up there, that was me commenting to someone posting as Jenna Bush. I think Jenna got married recently.
Not me!
Hope to see you soon again.
Posted by: loretta | August 5, 2008 08:58 PM
http://www.transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?id=55538&cat=14
Mother charged in Anthony case. I'll have to read up on the back story.
Do you think she's innocent? The reports are flimsy. I'll have to investigate.
Posted by: loretta | August 5, 2008 09:00 PM
Hmmm. Well, it looks bad for the mother.
Another white trash melodrama in Third World Florida.
My verdict? Blindfold & Cigarette.
Posted by: loretta | August 5, 2008 09:06 PM
I think the mother is as guilty as sin. What's really interesting is seeing her mother (who first reported the child missing and wanted her daughter arrested for stealing her car--that at one point she said smelled like there was a dead body in the damn car--and her father--who is a former police detective and should see the writing on the wall--are both defending her--deep in the Nile.
Posted by: karenancy | August 5, 2008 09:09 PM
That doesn't really surprise me, considering all the cases we followed where the family defended the indefensible. I guess it's just a way of saving face somehow.
That poor little girl. I hope they find what's left of her. Sweet thing. What a way to go.
Posted by: loretta | August 5, 2008 09:24 PM
Hi everyone!
A very special shout out to Karenancy. So nice to see you!
Poor little Caylee, I just shudder to think what has happened to her.
Loretta, I hope you find time to cover this story.
Posted by: Mgt | August 6, 2008 12:25 PM
CG, is there any news about Cameron Brown? Justice needs to be done.
Posted by: Mgt | August 6, 2008 12:27 PM
Waiting for the forensics to come back from Casey's car. I don't think it is going to be good news. That poor little girl.
Posted by: Mgt | August 13, 2008 04:03 AM
I am of the personal opinion that Casey is a full-fledged skank. She would rather lose her daughter than her pride.
Her mother would probably have taken over Caylee, but you know Casey would never have heard the last of it, and the little brat couldn't stand that!
It's all abut Casey, for Casey.
Posted by: vero | August 13, 2008 10:40 AM
You got that in one, Vero!
Posted by: Mgt | August 13, 2008 11:02 AM