Existential Fact: Our political DNA produces lot's of anger and bitterness in this country. That's always been the case, always will be. To say otherwise is to redact history; just romantic non-sense.
Existential Fact: Americans are competitive. We hate to loose. This is perhaps most intensely experienced in our politics.
Existential Fact: There are haters on the margins of all movements involving people; we pay too much heed to those margins--and the hate tends to bleed back to toward the center.
Now what?
To my conservative friends: Buck-up! The world hasn't ended. Stop the whining and stop being sore losers. Don't be fooled by conservative pundits--they do have something worthy to say, but they are entertainers seeking to maintain an audience; no need to parrot them--it isn't helpful. Eat the meat and spit the bones out.
We conservatives have some work to do--grow, change, think outside the box--let's focus our passion and energy on that process, and perhaps we might emerge with a better message and vision that more Americans can embrace. We have an obligation as Americans and fellow-citizens with those who see the world differently than we do, to give the Obama Administration: Part 2 a chance...and to actively work to make this administration a success to the degree that our values and principles will allow. That said, I submit that it does not have to be an "all or nothing at all" proposition.
To my liberal friends: I stipulate it, you won. You've had a few days to celebrate and wag your fingers; now, be gracious winners and effective leaders. Don't brand legitimate and passionate disagreement from "the loyal opposition" as "hate speech." Don't be fooled by liberal pundits--they do have something worthy to say, but they are entertainers seeking to maintain an audience; no need to parrot them--it isn't helpful. Eat the meat and spit the bones out.
Liberals would be wise to allow conservatives to have a seat and the table, we constitute nearly half the electorate that turned out on November 6. It will continue to be impossible to get anything done if the only seats left are at the "back of the bus." Find the good in conservatism and embrace it to the degree that your values and principles will allow. That said, I submit that it does not have to be an "all or nothing at all" proposition.
To ALL my friends: We had an election. Liberals won, conservatives lost...at the top of the ticket. Now, let's close ranks, stop sniping at each other and get on with the business of fixing America--our government, our communities, our schools, our families and let's work on growing as individuals.
"Now children...," it's time we grew up and gave the next generation, our children, a cultural/political templet that works...or else.
Existential Fact: Americans are competitive. We hate to loose. This is perhaps most intensely experienced in our politics.
Existential Fact: There are haters on the margins of all movements involving people; we pay too much heed to those margins--and the hate tends to bleed back to toward the center.
Now what?
To my conservative friends: Buck-up! The world hasn't ended. Stop the whining and stop being sore losers. Don't be fooled by conservative pundits--they do have something worthy to say, but they are entertainers seeking to maintain an audience; no need to parrot them--it isn't helpful. Eat the meat and spit the bones out.
We conservatives have some work to do--grow, change, think outside the box--let's focus our passion and energy on that process, and perhaps we might emerge with a better message and vision that more Americans can embrace. We have an obligation as Americans and fellow-citizens with those who see the world differently than we do, to give the Obama Administration: Part 2 a chance...and to actively work to make this administration a success to the degree that our values and principles will allow. That said, I submit that it does not have to be an "all or nothing at all" proposition.
To my liberal friends: I stipulate it, you won. You've had a few days to celebrate and wag your fingers; now, be gracious winners and effective leaders. Don't brand legitimate and passionate disagreement from "the loyal opposition" as "hate speech." Don't be fooled by liberal pundits--they do have something worthy to say, but they are entertainers seeking to maintain an audience; no need to parrot them--it isn't helpful. Eat the meat and spit the bones out.
Liberals would be wise to allow conservatives to have a seat and the table, we constitute nearly half the electorate that turned out on November 6. It will continue to be impossible to get anything done if the only seats left are at the "back of the bus." Find the good in conservatism and embrace it to the degree that your values and principles will allow. That said, I submit that it does not have to be an "all or nothing at all" proposition.
To ALL my friends: We had an election. Liberals won, conservatives lost...at the top of the ticket. Now, let's close ranks, stop sniping at each other and get on with the business of fixing America--our government, our communities, our schools, our families and let's work on growing as individuals.
"Now children...," it's time we grew up and gave the next generation, our children, a cultural/political templet that works...or else.
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