Yes I am an indefatigable optimist and the glass is not only half full but it is always just a few inches away from the refrigerator where the rest of the water is being cooled in preparation for the three dimensional chess/domino game that our gifted President will bring it at the optimum time to fill it and leave the opponents stunned and parched for water.
But that is not why I am a little giddy tonight watching us lose a couple of races that nobody is going to remember 2 months from now (Remember all of those republican congressional seats that we have been winning in off elections - no longer relevant.)
The reason that I have to chuckle is that I come from that small sub section of Democrats who were raised in a very conservative home that also was dutiful Protestant and attended Church strictly on time and I know exactly what the fundamental base of the Republican Party is thinking and what they are going to do.
Today we Democrats celebrate the passing of the leadership of the Republican Party from "unknown" to Sarah Palin. Sarah Palin becomes head
of the Republican Party on
November 3rd, 2009
Not since Babe Ruth "called the shot" or was misunderstood cursing out a spectator has there been such wonderful nonsense in getting ahead of a big story as Sarah Palin has achieved by putting her nose into New York's 23rd District and taking out the Republican nominee. Now to understand the significance of this you either have to be one that grew up going to Church Sunday listening to people who appeared completely rational talk about how the fluke play of a quarterback from some backwater land grant college defeated USC for the first time in 8 years was an "act of God".
On Sunday in Churches all over rural America there will be otherwise sensible people talking about how today's results show that God has decided to intervene and that Sarah is going to be America's Joan of Arc. Now they won't actually know anything about Joan of Arc but it sounds good, an unsophisticated woman comes to lead the country to freedom.
Expect to see more and more sermons based on the courage of Esther. You see people listen to Rush and he makes them laugh but nobody really believes that he is sent by God or is willing to follow him anywhere.
But just as her book is coming to press and she will be on the TV everyday even reaching the hallowed grounds of the Oprah, the hardcore fundamentalist base will believe that Sarah Palin of Alaska aka, Joan of Arc, Esther of Persia has been sent to turn this country around.
Now like any good old Testament thrashing a sacrifice will have to be made. It is not for the timid but the 35% of the Republican Party that hates politics and only gets involved in it because innocent children are being slaughtered everyday and Pastor Bob tells them its their duty, are willing to roll up their sleeves and cut a few throats. All they need now is a few dozen mildly moderate Republicans to slaughter in primaries.
So starting from now on you are going to be treated to a real life Republican civil war. But please wear protective gear, this is going to be as nasty as a full fledged Dexter ritual.
The small minded Bishops of the Church of the Republican Party, those that know the catechism of Ronald Reagan but can't really connect with the simple faith of the people in the pews know that there is absolutely no upside in getting in the way now. They may not be familiar with Esther but they know that those that tried to stop Joan early on had a hard time finding their heads. So the Very Reverend John Boehner The Minority Bishop from Ohio leads the way begging for forgiveness:
Boehner regrets backing Scozzafava in NY race
WASHINGTON – The House Republican leader says he regrets that he and other members of his party spent time and money supporting the GOP nominee in a special House election in upstate New York.
The candidate picked by GOP officials in New York's 23rd Congressional District, Dierdre Scozzafava, abruptly dropped out of the race Saturday. She then backed the Democratic candidate, Bill Owens, over Conservative Party candidate Doug Hoffman.
Support for Hoffman from prominent Republican conservatives helped to drive Scozzafava out of the race.
On Monday, House Republican leader John Boehner told reporters that he regretted supporting Scozzafava, saying she is clearly out there for herself and has an agenda different from that of most Republicans.
National Security Republicans, Economic Republicans, Eisenhower Republicans, you can all start packing your bags, the Republican Party is now going to be run by the least educated, most superficial, religious nut job, in the history of the party. Cleon Skousen may raise up from the grave and join his protege Glen Beck on TV. If you leave now your children will be spared, the Lord God has instructed Joan/Esther Palin to be merciful for those that fold and get out of the way.
If you have some rare expensive wine that you have been saving for a very special night, or just have a beer ready, take it out and toast the new leader of the Republican Party, Sarah "Joan of Arc, Esther from Persia, Palin"
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