In 2000, you may recall, Ralph Nader served the role of spoiler, allowing one G. W. Bush (Bush the Lesser) to enter the White House. Nader had some very legitimate criticism of the two-party system and how they had congealed around the profit system, shutting out too many people.
And certainly the Supreme Court, with the approval of the punditry, including William Safire, William F. Buckley, Jr., and experts who should have known better such as Brent Scowcroft -- did their part to put W. in the White House.
But without Nader -- who declared that even if he were a spoiler the Republicans wouldn't be so bad -- Al Gore would have won Florida clearly, and would have gone into the White House.
So why is Jill Stein running ( officially, exploring)? Is she running because she thinks she has a chance of winning, or because running for President is the only way she can get her voice heard? What Dr. Stein has to say is important, and she certainly should be heard. But after reading her announcement and listening to her question and answer period over the radio, I do not feel Jill Stein, is ready to be President. Has she a developed foreign policy? For that matter, has she a developed domestic policy, including a fiscal and monetary policy, and an employment policy? Just how are we going to employ all these people?
Our situation now is like the house that is slowly sinking. We know it is sinking; we can clearly see it. No one knows why the building is sinking, but one room is already in danger of being lost. The people in the house know something must be done. Meanwhile there is an election for the committee which runs this co-operative housing unit. Now, the house is rapidly sinking. But the election won't be held until November of 2016. And besides, the committee is dominated by corrupt individuals who have basically bribed their way into power. What should the people in the house do? Should they start fighting amongst themselves over who should lead the committee? Or should they immediately hire an expert who has the knowledge and resources to study the matter and come up with a solution?
The answer seems obvious. Yes, our Presidential election next year is going to be important. But what do we do now?
The answer lies in the direction hinted at above. We should seek out people who have the knowledge necessary to right our wobbly ship of state. Should people do exist; some are found right in this blog.
I urge you dear reader, to look around, read, and think it over. We cannot afford to make the same mistake some made in 2000.
And certainly the Supreme Court, with the approval of the punditry, including William Safire, William F. Buckley, Jr., and experts who should have known better such as Brent Scowcroft -- did their part to put W. in the White House.
But without Nader -- who declared that even if he were a spoiler the Republicans wouldn't be so bad -- Al Gore would have won Florida clearly, and would have gone into the White House.
So why is Jill Stein running ( officially, exploring)? Is she running because she thinks she has a chance of winning, or because running for President is the only way she can get her voice heard? What Dr. Stein has to say is important, and she certainly should be heard. But after reading her announcement and listening to her question and answer period over the radio, I do not feel Jill Stein, is ready to be President. Has she a developed foreign policy? For that matter, has she a developed domestic policy, including a fiscal and monetary policy, and an employment policy? Just how are we going to employ all these people?
Our situation now is like the house that is slowly sinking. We know it is sinking; we can clearly see it. No one knows why the building is sinking, but one room is already in danger of being lost. The people in the house know something must be done. Meanwhile there is an election for the committee which runs this co-operative housing unit. Now, the house is rapidly sinking. But the election won't be held until November of 2016. And besides, the committee is dominated by corrupt individuals who have basically bribed their way into power. What should the people in the house do? Should they start fighting amongst themselves over who should lead the committee? Or should they immediately hire an expert who has the knowledge and resources to study the matter and come up with a solution?
The answer seems obvious. Yes, our Presidential election next year is going to be important. But what do we do now?
The answer lies in the direction hinted at above. We should seek out people who have the knowledge necessary to right our wobbly ship of state. Should people do exist; some are found right in this blog.
I urge you dear reader, to look around, read, and think it over. We cannot afford to make the same mistake some made in 2000.
 |
| Dr. Jill Stein |
No comments:
Post a Comment