bipartisanship . . . unity . . . whose?

The words “bipartisanship” and “unity” have been paraded for the last few years as a altruistic goal. President Obama, Rep. Pelosi, and other Democrat big-wigs have repeatedly said both are their intent, preferred governance tactic, and goal.  Why and what do they really mean?
Webster dictionary defines ‘bipartisan’: “of, relating to, or involving members of two parties ; specifically : marked by or involving cooperation, agreement, and compromise between two major political parties“.  Nice dream but they seem to be missing a HUGE point here: what if the result of this desired bipartisanship and unity is actually BAD?

For example; what if a majority of Democrats and Republicans agree to pass a bill that strips Americans of their right to free speech, bare arms, or legal council when charged with a crime?  This would definitely be bipartisan and definitely wrong.

Anywhich . . . the latest howlings by Pelosi and Obama blames Republicans for attempting to derail their $819+ billion special interest payoff scheme deceptively called a “stimulus” bill (the bill passed anyway).  Republicans are branded as “partisan” as usual.
I really don’t care for bipartisanship since I believe in getting the correct results, and don’t give a crap how many of the other party voted with me. However, for those out there who cling to the notion that “bipartisanship” is some holy grail, here’s the breakdown of the House vote . . .

For: 244    Against: 188

Votes for:  244 Democrats + 0 Republicans.

Votes against:  178 Republican + 10 Democrats.

Now, for those who actually read the definition of the word “bipartisan” (see above), which side on this bill was BIpartisan?  Which side was partisan?
Yep, you read it correctly – the Dems, led by the Obamessiah and St. Pelosi, got their bill passed by the House with a 100% PARTISAN vote. The bipartisan vote was AGAINST their bill.

President Obama’s first attempt at leadership and gaining bipartisan support for a pet project bill has failed spectacularly but . . . the partisan side of the House still passed the bill.

I guess “bipartisan” has been re-defined by the left as “preferrably, but not required, two-party support for what Dems want”.

Typical.  No “change” here.

Day of “change” . . . anyone see any change yet?

Ah, President Obama has been sworn into office bringing hope and change.

Obama dropped his previous pastor when the public became aware of Rev. Wright’s racism.  Today’s inaugural benediction prayer was given by Rev. Lowry who, unfortunately, seems to hold the same views as Wright.

Judge for yourself.  Here’s the transcript of some of the prayer:

‘Lord, in the memory of all the saints who from their labors rest, and in the joy of a new beginning, we ask you to help us work for that day when black will not be asked to get in back, when brown can stick around… when the red man can get ahead, man; and when white will embrace what is right. That all those who do justice and love mercy say Amen. Say Amen’

Ah, a focus on skin color and the assumption that “white” isn’t embracing what is right.  Now how would those of African decent feel if I were to say the following in a prayer the whole nation was listening to?

“God, please help us work toward a day when blacks stop doing wrong.”  -Rev. Me

I’d be branded a racist… and rightly so if I said such a vicious racial generalization as that.  However, the current unwritten rule is that liberal minorities can’t be racists – thus, the mainstream media will ignore this blatant example of racist rhetoric as if it never happened.  Typical.

I guess Obama’s first big change was to make the inaugural benediction prayer a divisive, racist political commentary.  Nice change.  What next???

Last pre-obama day

OK, I get it . . . the obamessiah takes the the big white house tomorrow – bringing hope/change/peace on earth/a new tone/bipartisanship/blah-blah…  For all you ultra-leftists out there, a small warning – we never quite get what we want in a President.  However, if you squint hard enough, the President you voted for can actually DO almost exactly what the previous hated President did, and you’ll still love your guy and hate Bush. Quite funny actually.

Here’s a small sample of how a maniacal hatred for actions and ideas of one person/party can evaporate if your your preferred person/party does the same thing:

Bush spent $40 million on his inauguration during war time = Bush is wasteful and wants you poor. Obama spent $170 million for his big party during war time = Obama is sharing history with others.

Bush indicates that closing Gitmo difficult = Bush is a torture-loving fascist. Obama says closing Gitmo difficult = Obama is an agent of righteous change.

Bush says FISA necessary = Bush is a nazi. Obama says FISA necessary = Obama is a paragon of virtue.

Bush says we need to stay in Iraq = Bush is a tyrant. Obama says we need to stay in Iraq = Obama is the bringer of peace and light.

Enquiring into Obama’s relationships with Bill Ayers = Privacy is the primary concern. Enquiring into Sarah Palin’s birth of her son Trig = Full disclosure is the primary concern.

Being a liberal is so much easier than thinking.  Oh well, I guess I’m cursed to be a conservative/libertarian.

Wrapping up the decade . . .

Rejoice or tremble … or both – 2009 is here.

So far the decade has been defined in the USA by the War on Terror, a recession followed by record highs in the stock market and home ownership followed by a recession, and supposed “global warming” replaced by 6 years of cooling and sea ice coverage equal to 1979 levels. The Iraq front of the WoT appears to be almost over for US troops but Afghanistan might just end up with a huge ’surge’ of troops soon.

We will have a new President in a couple of weeks.  This man campaigned as the culmination of what the left and much of the “center” wanted in a President: liberal, anti-military, pro-union, black, young, little or no executive experience, a ‘change’ agent, anti-2nd Amendment, radically pro-abortion, and NOT a southerner. We’ll see how he lives up to the left’s demands.

I wonder how many days I should graciously give President “hope-change” Obama before I blame HIM for everything bad on the planet.  Why not?  Even AIDS in Africa was Bush’s fault according to the liberal media.

The new age of “hope-change” is already tarnished with corruption and Barack Hussein isn’t even sworn in yet. Yay, it’ll be like the days of Clinton again . . . lots of political cronies in court and in jail.  Yep, no change here yet.  I predict the list of political criminals and those with big ‘moral’ troubles will grow dramatically in the Obama/Reid/Pelosi empire (oh yeah, some will definitely be GOP’ers). If I have the time, I might attempt to keep track of the more recognizable names . . .

Democrats: Gov. Blagojevich, Sen. Burris, Rep. Jefferson, Sen. Edwards / Republicans: Sen. Stevens (the list will grow)

2009 – as for my own resolutions: write more in this blog . . . or not.