Reply #137: K&R I find, almost daily, the changes I hoped to see obliterated.

[snappyturtle]

I am 'upset' with the escalation into Afghanistan; the slowness of our withdrawal from Iraq and Guantanomo; the stagnant stench that is still hovering over don't ask, don't tell and FISA and habeas corpus; the bailout of the rich in the financial sector; ad infinitum. To pretend that I still have the raucous enthusiasm I had on inaugration day would be deceitful. My 'hope' has quickly diminished to a whisper.

This morning, mr.snappy said that if the President loses this battle for healthcare, meaning acquiring a policy at least close to single payer, he will never vote for a Democrat again. Can't say I disagree. The American taxpayers have footed the bills for corporate America whether it is the financial sector, defense, or healthcare (including drug companies), to name what I regard as the biggest three. We have sacrificed. Sacrifice dennotes a willingness to give up something for the better. Now, I look at past sacrifices as thefts and I no longer am willing to 'sacrifice' to those who hold the power and wealth anyway. This family no longer has the means or time to protest because we're scrambling to keep our heads above water. Now, it's OUR turn. Sorry to feel this way.