Well, the outcome I least wanted has been realized and we have another four years of W and a nation polarized. W used the exact same words he used four years ago about reaching out, but let's face it, he doesn't have, hasn't done it in the first four years so I don't expect it now.
Honestly, I'm surprised that 51% of the country really wants a man who misled the country into war to stay in office. Is it as one voter put it, 'it's up to him to clean up his own mess'? If so, should we expect more satellite photos showing nothing but trying to obscure the truth?
Of course, my other concern is Dubya's close ties to the religious right. This will effect any possible judicial choices unless the Democrats are open to appearing obstructionist against those choices. There will be continuing chorus of a moral right to declare what's right for others. And of course, a continued arrogance toward those whose sexual choices we don't agree with. So much for the freedom of choice that American's so celebrate.
Since I didn't exercise my freedom of travel and move the family to Canada, it will be up to people like me to speak out against any government actions that challenge the freedoms most of us take for granted. And whether or not you agree with those choices, it is not the government's right or duty to define morality through legislation. It's going to be an interesting four years and let's all pray that our freedom survives.
Posted by robdesign at November 4, 2004 06:56 PM... the religious right.
... chorus of a moral right
... declare what's right ...
"...let's all pray ..."
Interesting.
Posted by: Muser at November 5, 2004 07:58 PMI am so thankful we didn't have a repeat of the last election with months in limbo.
Posted by: emily at November 11, 2004 09:22 AM