POLITICS - Twilight's Last Gleaming

The opinion article "Twilight's Last Gleaming" by John Cory of "Scoop Independent News" is mostly a rant against the Republicans, but also contains something for Democrats.

Who are these people? These people who sit in spineless silence unable to speak in defense of America? These people who mime the words of our founders, afraid to act with independence? Who utter the words "We concede," instead of "We the People?" These are the people who lie down - Democrats.

...and...

When it comes time for voting, here is what I will remember: the silence.

If there is a voice for America, let them speak now. Let them speak for the poor women who not only will find abortion illegal, but will not be allowed birth control and contraceptives. Let them speak for the old and infirm who will not be able to have healthcare and cost-effective drug prescriptions. Let them speak for true family values of providing for our veterans and protecting our troops with proper body armor and ending a false war so no more loved ones have to die for a lie.

But most of all, let them now speak up for the one precious gift that is America - Freedom. Freedom of speech - Freedom to dissent - Freedom from illegal domestic spying. Freedom, sweet freedom for which our fathers, brothers, and sisters have fought and died for over the past 230 years!

Hunter S. Thompson warned, "Big dark coming soon." Big dark is here.

He is, of course, correct. In the last few years I have wondered if the Democrats have any backbone. They do have a stand but seem unwilling to really fight for it.

John ends with a statement that exactly reflects my sentiments; "Democrats, you want my vote? Earn it! Get up off your ass and take a stand."