If you missed it, you missed politics at its best and worst---the last Republican presidential debate, hosted, or should we say, toasted by CNBC, a totally Liberal cable station, ---showed the viewers what unabashed, biased and partisan journalism looks like, and it wasn't pretty. Touted as being a debate about the economy, it was anything but, and dripped with pure, unadulterated contempt from the first question "What is your greatest weakness?" Undauntingly, the questions got worse and more insulting as the debate wore on. Until finally, Ted Cruz, stopped the panel's
take -down frenzy , by repeating verbatim their bullying remarks, and roundly chastising them,. He drew a line in the sand for future debates, and one by one, many of the other candidates stood up to fight together against what has been so obvious for so long---the Liberal media's one sided unfairness toward the Republican party, particularly transparent in the last few debates. More like a lion's den vs. the gladiators, than an honest search for the nominee's qualifications and opinions, and even the audience was booing their disapproval. What a disservice to the American people, but what a long over due reveal of how far we've drifted from objective reportage by a media who claims to be the third rail of Democracy. They have become a joke, and a serious betrayal to a country who depends on them to help us make our most important decision.
So, now what---who's left on the roster of would be, wanna be Republican presidents? We still have Donald Trump, Dr. Ben Carson, Marco Rubio, Carly Fiorina, Jeb Bush, and Ted Cruz among others who are not making a big enough splash to mention. But let's get real---anyone of the above have great presence, good credentials, and agree or not, their intellectual depth would outshine any one of the Democrat candidates, save Mrs. Clinton, who came loaded for bear in the one and only Democrat debate. But while she may have wowed 'em, it wasn't that hard to do, when one considers her party's competitors, who were dull, uninteresting, and without any hint of presidential qualification---except, admitted socialist, Bernie Sanders. Sanders may be refreshing, quaint, and even a fave among some progressives, but he doesn't have the weight to bring home a nomination. We may be flirting with socialism in this country, even courting it, but we're not ready to tie the knot just yet. Bernie's not the one, not this time. Some even think he may have been put up to the job of running by the powers that be, just to make the the Democrats' race for presidential nominee look more like a---race, and just a touch more--democratic. After all, they wouldn't want their party to think they have no choice but to vote for Hillary---that it's her turn,---her's because she's a her? No, because power and money speak like God in the world of politics, and especially in the world of Clinton-esque influence. Despite the very disturbing mis-handling of the Benghazi attack, and the unscrupulous, law breaking email arrangement while she was Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, has managed to rise above it all, shrugging and laughing it all off, and will undoubtedly be the Democrat's nominee. Incredible, but true.
By all that is logical, it is time for the pendulum to swing back to at least to the middle of the political spectrum. This country, by all accounts is in huge trouble. Our economy is limping through the slowest recession recovery since World War 11. Unemployment may be down, but not when compared with the number of people who have given up, and dropped out of the work force--- (16 million increase in 10 years). Poverty is up--- (Six million more people since Obama took office). and so is the number of food stamp recipients---(Up 70% ). We are not exactly winning the war on terrorism, but a man by the name of Putin, is showing us how in Syria, and telling us to get out of his way. Obama's reserved approach to Syria, Iraq, and Afghanistan have not proven to work, as we witness the unraveling of the Middle East and large swaths of it taken over by ISIS. By nearly every measure, we are not better off than when Obama took office. Yes, he inherited a mess, but has done little to make it better, using his power instead, to take advantage of our weakened state to instigate bigger government, increasing our national debt to over 18 million; stifling regulations, rail roading through a half baked national healthcare act, making a devil's nuclear deal with Iran, and enacting crippling energy laws and taxes. Many laws were passed without congressional approval, and certainly without the peoples' consent or consideration. We have witnessed a near despotic takeover of our government , and it is time to take it back.
And so, the race that will determine our future continues. If you missed last week's debate, you
have another chance tonight, Nov. 10th ,when another Republican debate will take place
on the Fox business channel. The Republican nominees will have to prove their worthiness amid
back lash accusations of whining and desiring only soft ball treatment. President Obama, in his inimitable, partisan style, has mocked them for not being able to handle the inappropriate questions of the last debate. They handled it pretty good, Mr. President----by finally refusing to take scorn disguised as a public service. Perhaps you should take a lesson from them---sometimes you gotta fight back, draw lines that mean something, and stand up---not down.
At present, Donald Trump and Dr. Ben Carson are the Republican front runners, ---it's still too early to call. but the growing popularity of these two non-politicians is reason enough to believe that there is something large going on in the back roads of much of America 's mindset, which cannot be denied ---they are done with superficiality, and will not be duped by subjective reporting, witch hunts, or fooled by those who promise much, but deliver little. They are turning the pollsters upside down, lauding those politicians who speak frankly, and sticking it to the media-----as if to say, stop with the slanting, and the spinning---we will no longer buy it. Whether the voters will vote for the refreshing, but risky outliers or in the end throw their hopes to a more traditional, experienced candidate is the big question. But isn't it time for this country to call out those who would muddy the clear water of facts, with their own prejudices, ideologies, and agendas? Good on you, Ted Cruz---it was about time.
Tune in to these debates, folks! It can get ugly, boring, and tedious, but it's our
democracy at work. This is how we choose our next leader----and as close as we can get
to interviewing him or her. It's our job---so be there! You may be watching another
smackdown, or the ascending of your next president, ---or Hillary's last laugh. She does that so well.
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