A THIRD PARTY?

by: bruce nix | published: 03 25, 2010

If nothing else was resolved as a result of the weekend vote in Congress, one thing did become very apparent with the passage of Obamacare. The American public which had been remaining quiet about the issues came alive with a loud roar. Much to the surprise of the Democrats it appears, who thought that they may come out as heroes for making such a bold move in spite of all of the polling. The unheard Americans came out in droves, outraged at this latest show of non-concern for the people of this nation. A bill that was so unpopular from its birth to its passage with the majority of us screaming all the way. NO!

It was the same way when the first stimulus was passed. Everyone thought that it was a bad idea but they voted for it anyways. What do you do? If these votes are any indication of what is going to happen next in the way of unpopular legislation then; America brace yourself! It is only going to get worse.

Now the finger-pointing and the I told you so's are flying faster than you can blink your eyes. The Democrats are in full damage control mode and the Republicans are out to make a point with the reconciliation bill now in the Senate. The Republicans vowing to stop it. Some of the individual States threatening to sue over it and most of America is mad as hell. All the while, Obama and his staff are sitting around slapping themselves on the back for a job well done. Totally unconcerned about the aftermath.

So, back to the point at hand. Who is to blame for this? Most of America is upset with the Democrats for so arrogantly passing this hideous piece of legislation without the support of the majority. After all this is a Democracy. Right? They are supposed to be our voice in Government. That is why they were voted in, in the first place or at least, that is what we thought. So then, should we blame the Democrats? They are in complete control of both the Senate and the House. This was the perfect storm. If you know anything about liberals then it should not have come as a shock to you to see this bill pass. It was Obama's stated mission from day one. Health care reform. He did it, he said he was going to do it, plain and simple! He out-foxed all of us right in front of our own noses. The Democrats followed their leader right over the edge of the precipice. This was all predictable. So we can't really blame the Democrats for doing what they have been trying to do for a very long time now.

If there is blame to be thrown around, throw a lot of it at the Republicans in Congress. Through the past two sessions prior to this, there was a serious lack of fiscal responsibility on their part and an arrogance all of their own toward the public. America was fed up with them and the legislative branch not to mention, the Presidency of George W. Bush. Bogged down in a war that nobody wanted us to stay in. WMD's in Iraq that apparently never materialized and increased government spending. All of this and a poor choice of a candidate to represent the party for the next election all spelled disaster for the Republicans. They abandoned their conservative base and many became what they now call RINO's. Republicans in name only. People were tired of the same old politics and wanted change. Well, they got it. Although many now have buyers remorse.

Okay, so where do we go from here as conservatives? I am a little bit worried about some of the movements going on as a result of this fiasco. The Tea Party movement wants to start a third party and I can understand the sentiment. They are fed up with the current status quo. The left is too radical and the right has lost its might. So, let's start a new party. I don't know about you, but this concerns me. I wish it was really that easy. It's not.

The Democrats emboldened by their victory over the masses must now feel like they are invincible. Arguably the next legislation on the slate is immigration reform. Seven and a half million illegal aliens in this country screaming for amnesty. They are potential Democrat supporters. Just waiting on a bill to pass, that may guarantee the Democrats a win, if they are granted the same rights as other citizens. Add to that, the possibility of a third party and we may be shooting our selves in our own foot. A third party could very well split the vote in a critical election and cause a Democrat to win. Remember what happened when Ross Perot got into the race and then got out only to get back in at the last moment? George Bush Sr. should have won that race hands down, but Perot became the spoiler and Clinton won by a narrow margin. It could happen again. Harry Reid said that he would invite a third party in with open arms. Can you blame him? Politically, he is doomed as a result of his actions in the Senate.

There will be lawsuits filed challenging this thing for sure. The Republicans are vowing to repeal it. In order for that to happen, the House and the Senate will have to be taken back. The public doesn't have a lot of faith in either party right now and are pondering what to do. We have to think this one out. A third party sounds like the answer, but in all likelihood will sabotage any effort to retake congress. The Republican Party has some soul-searching to do. If they indeed want to remain a viable party for conservatives then they will have to implement change within their own ranks. Change that we can believe in or a third party will evolve and that could leave the liberals in power for a very long time. We cannot afford that alternative.

What have we learned as a result of all of this? Don't trust the liberals comes to the top of the stack right away. I expect a tsunami in November's elections, but it may not materialize if common sense and good judgment do not prevail.

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  Digi

  I found this article today one some website .
  after i reading it I think our gov policy it's starting to look exactly like the policy described there
  this is the article i was talking about: <a href="http://www.scragged.com/articles/why-the-left-is-wrong.aspx">Article</a>

  
  

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  Rob Taylor

  Your point is well taken and understood. However, a good Constitutional candidate will not only split the vote for Republicans but that of the Democrats as well. There are many who are tired and scared of the same old, same old. I am a candidate for the US Senate seat here in Wisconsin running on the Constitution Party platform. I was the first in the race here in Wisconsin. I will not be getting out, mainly because I do not like what is happening in our government and I do not believe any of what the other candidates stand for the basic Constitution. Democrat or Republican, what’s wrong in them endorsing the right candidate instead of the right party.

  
  

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