Naked Republicans Display Their True Colors

It would be nice to look into the window of politics and see Democrats and Republicans walking the halls with their clothes on. However, since Barack Obama has taken office it appears the Republicans can be seen walking the halls naked. It is not a particularly pretty sight but it does make it easy to see their true colors once stripped of their clothing woven of lies and liars.

I applaud President Obama for making the attempt to bring back some degree of bipartisanship and civility to Congress. However, it seems clear now after a 214 to 0 vote on the stimulus package, that his attempts will not be fruitful and could, if they continue too long, slow the pulse of an otherwise brilliant leader who brought hope to the electorate. Even if Republicans have some legitimate criticisms, it boggles the mind to believe all 214 congressmen and women are committed to a “no” vote. But the evidence is there for all to see that some of their complaints may be justified but their motives are corrupt.

It is time for President Obama to shout out loud and clear “abandon ship”; the SS Bipartisanship has already gone down to the bottom of the sea. He tried. Now he has a duty to steer a different course.

It’s a new ship and the captain needs to change the heading. We are his loyal crew and as such we are obligated to let him know he is making a mistake and needs to drop the mantle of friendliness to assume control of the helm before the ship, its captain and its crew pass into the cold, frigid waters of history. As hours turn into days and days into weeks and weeks into years, changing the course of our country will become more difficult. Now is the time for our President to act. Now is the time to change the times before political brotherhood takes us all to the bottom.

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