Bashing The Republicans

I realize that there are many people out there who do not share my ideology or feelings about the Republican Party. I do also realize that to generalize in this manner is probably irresponsible, but as a student of history, I just can't seem to bring myself to think any other way.

However, I do very much respect the views of others, and am profoundly proud that this country of ours allows us the right to speak our minds. My goal here is, not to disrespect or demean, but to simply expound upon a subject which I have strong opinions about. Some may view my ranting as being a bit much, but it is what it is. But folks, even if you are a Republican, I do not love you any less, I simply have the special love that a parent would have for a child with Down Syndrome. I know, I know, that was a tasteless joke....

The Republican Party is no longer the party of FDR, or Truman, or Reagan. Big Bush and Lil' Bush have managed to completely destroy the work and the image built up by much greater men. I have been known to do my fair share of bashing conservative policy, but great men are great men and to not recognize them would be shameful.

On the other hand, the Bush Presidents have created such a cesspool of disappointments and failures that it is hard to believe that this is the same party of Lincoln and the Roosevelts. It has taken Dubya 8 years to completely unravel all the work and prosperity Clinton brought to us. Bill brought this country into an unprecedented period of having a National surplus. Do you remember a time in history when we had that? I certainly don't. Yet, we are now in the greatest economic downturn since the Great Depression. FDR was an amazing man who did much to turn the fortunes of this country and now, we, as Americans must put all of our faith and support behind Barack Obama, whom I have no doubt will prove to be as great of a man as many of our former and cherished Presidents.