"The character inherent in the American people has done all that has been accomplished; and it would have done somewhat more, if the government had not sometimes got in its way." ~ Henry David Thoreau
Probably, by now, both of my readers have learned of the Republican victories in yesterday's Gubernatorial elections in Virginia and New Jersey.
Here in Virginia, the Republican party made a clean sweep, winning the Governors race, as well as Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General.
This makes me very happy. I believe it's the first time since I've been voting that all the candidates I voted for have won.
In New Jersey, the mostly Liberal Democrat and "moderate" voters have joined with Republicans to oust corruption plagued Governor Corzine, and install a Republican Governor.
I was at work when my wife called me and told me of the Republican victory in Virginia. My boss was standing nearby when I received the call, and he looked at me with a quizzical expression when I disconnected. When I told him the news, he responded, "It's not surprising. Obama has screwed up this country so much, it's no wonder people are voting Republican. They will vote for Republicans in the next Presidential elections, too."
I've read a couple of articles so far that also suggest these victories are significant losses for Barack Hussein Obama.
The general consensus seems to be that these outcomes will send the message to the White house that American voters are not happy with the way Obama is presiding over our country.
I disagree.
Barack Hussein Obama is much too arrogant and narcissistic to consider the results of these elections a personal loss for him or his administration. Although Obama personally campaigned on behalf of the losing candidates in these races, he will not even consider that he had any effect whatsoever on their outcomes. He will probably blame the losses on incompetent or inadequate campaigning by the Democratic candidate's campaign personnel, or on Fox News.
If it was sent to Obama, I don't think he will get the message.
I do, however, think these Republican victories will send a message to the United States Senate and House of Representatives.
They have been ignoring the will of the majority for too long now.
They have been thumbing their collective noses at we the people.
They have been running things their way, and now it's coming back to haunt them in a big way.
I believe last night's elections are just the beginning of a long needed house cleaning. More will come. There will be a changing of the guard.
Perhaps now the Legislature will sit up and take notice. Perhaps now they will listen to the voice of the people.
If they value their jobs. If they wish to be re-elected.
The message has been delivered.
The question now is: Will they listen?
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
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First of all, Mark, 86 the "both of my readers" stuff. You have far more followers listed than I do at MY blog. And you darn well know you have more than two regular commenters. I mean, really...
ReplyDeleteAs to your thoughts here, if we judge by the House vote on the health care reform bill, the answer would be a resounding "No!" The freakin' bill passed. What happens in the Senate remains to be seen. Hopefully, when the two houses merge their two versions, the outcry will have volumed up and scared off more Congressional supporters and the damned thing will die like it should.