Last night at the DNC a motion was passed to amend the the paragraph that I mentioned two days ago to include the word God. The motion was brought by Govenor Ted Strickland of Ohio, a Methodist Minister, who was had a part in writing the original draft of the Party Platform but had some second thoughts. He stated that "...our faith and belief in God is central to the American story and informs the value we have expressed in our party's platform. In addition, President Obama recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and our party's platform should as well..."
I commend Govenor Strickland for standing up for what he believes in, but after a closer re-watch of the proceedings you'll see that something a little fishy was going on. This is the type of railroading of policies and decisions that has no part of our political system. An voice vote was taken by the DNC Chair, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. THREE TIMES! Each time it was obvious that the votes were split right up the middle; 50% Aye and 50% Nay. But in the end he chose to push the amendment through against his party's wishes.
The problem I have with this is not the outcome, I don't give a flying crap about the minutia in the DNC Party Platform, the big issues are still in there and that's what truly matters. The scary part of this is that THE PEOPLE'S VOICE WASN'T HEARD! The basis for our government at it's very root is to be "by the people for the people" and at times it feels like "the people" have no control whatsoever.
If my vote is supposed to carry on with the delegates who represent me, but then I see a proceeding where the delegate's vote isn't even being heard, than how... please someone tell me... how does my vote count? Now I'm not one of these crazies who think that a revolution is coming, and I'm not quite accusing the current administration of steering our government towards a socialist regime. I'm not stockpiling ammunition and canned goods, but little by little, moments in time like this video clip from last night begin to legitimize the fears and ideas of those who do.
So take
some time and think about it today, email your Congressperson and Senators. Or
just complain about what you witnessed to someone sitting next to you at lunch waiting for their sandwich.
Viva La Revolucion!
AE
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