From the 2-1-10 issue of NEWSWEEK.
"There's going to be a tendency on the part of our people to be in denial about all this...If you lose Massachussetts and that's not a wake-up call, there's no hope of waking up. The only way we are able to govern successfully in this country is by liberals and progressives making common cause with independents and moderates. Whenever you have just the furthest-left elements of the Democratic Party attempting to impose their will on the rest of the country, that's not going to work too well."
- U.S. Senator Evan Bayh (D-IN)
Evan Bayh KNOWS HOW TO GOVERN.
Two-term former Democratic Governor of ...REPUBLICAN...Indiana.
He's never lost an election.
And each election, he wins by a greater percentage.
Oh, how we so badly need a leader like BAYH in the White House who would know just HOW TO GOVERN from Day One.
And sadly, THAT is what our country is missing right now.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Friday, January 8, 2010
THE SILENCE IS DEAFENING
It was in the fall of 1978, that D.I. remembers the late U.S. Senator Edward M. Kennedy on the cover of NEWSWEEK magazine, strongly criticizing the presidency of Jimmy Carter, especially on....health care reform.
DEM ISSUES saw it coming back then.
Carter, as Obama today, appeared to be in over his head in 1977, and by 1978, the liberals in our party were smelling blood.
Carter was impotent in getting Congress to carry out his agenda.
Sound familiar?
Carter needed to be challenged for re-election.
THIS time our party has put itself in a very tough position...Democrats nominated and elected the first black president, and NO DEMOCRAT wants to DARE criticize him or take him on for HIS also appearing to be also in over his head, and NOT getting Congress to implement his vision, just like Carter was unable to do.
But OUR PARTY has only itself to blame.
DEM ISSUES sees no one who wants to "take on" the first black president.
Obama's skin color has more Teflon on it than ANY of Ronald Reagan's brown suits.
DEM ISSUES believes that President Obama has let down the liberal wing of our party, and in their hearts, the liberal wing KNOWS IT.
But the liberal wing is too afraid to come out and say it.
They know it.
They feel it.
But they just can't come out and say it.
Many of the younger voters of Obama only voted for him because it was trendy, high PC, and the cool thing to do.
They've moved on.
We never really had them in the first place.
They voted for A FAD.
A CULT figure.
A "cool" image on those red, blue, and beige posters all over town.
Some may actually have believed that he would save the country.
But he HAS NOT.
Middle America is angry.
The charismatic Sarah Palin is riding those waves.
WILL a gutsy Democrat like Howard Dean, Russ Feingold, or some gutsy Democratic governor or U.S. Senator whose name we haven't thought of yet, take on Obama or even CRITICIZE him?
Doesn't look that way.
The Democratic Party made it's bed.
And it looks like until our party wakes up and nominates the Congress-savvy and HIGHLY EFFECTIVE Evan Bayh in 2016, we are stuck with a man that we CANNOT criticize....oh, no, it just wouldn't be politically correct.
Carter in 1978 and 1979 was a Southern conservative.
And white.
Fair game for Ted and the liberal wing, even though events in Iran suprisingly changed everything.
But Carter WAS "taken on" by the progressive wing.
And it is sad to see progressives in our party THINKING EXACTLY what D.I. is SAYING HERE, but are too scared to say ANYTHING critical of the first black President.
Their SILENCE, to DEM ISSUES, is deafening.
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DEM ISSUES saw it coming back then.
Carter, as Obama today, appeared to be in over his head in 1977, and by 1978, the liberals in our party were smelling blood.
Carter was impotent in getting Congress to carry out his agenda.
Sound familiar?
Carter needed to be challenged for re-election.
THIS time our party has put itself in a very tough position...Democrats nominated and elected the first black president, and NO DEMOCRAT wants to DARE criticize him or take him on for HIS also appearing to be also in over his head, and NOT getting Congress to implement his vision, just like Carter was unable to do.
But OUR PARTY has only itself to blame.
DEM ISSUES sees no one who wants to "take on" the first black president.
Obama's skin color has more Teflon on it than ANY of Ronald Reagan's brown suits.
DEM ISSUES believes that President Obama has let down the liberal wing of our party, and in their hearts, the liberal wing KNOWS IT.
But the liberal wing is too afraid to come out and say it.
They know it.
They feel it.
But they just can't come out and say it.
Many of the younger voters of Obama only voted for him because it was trendy, high PC, and the cool thing to do.
They've moved on.
We never really had them in the first place.
They voted for A FAD.
A CULT figure.
A "cool" image on those red, blue, and beige posters all over town.
Some may actually have believed that he would save the country.
But he HAS NOT.
Middle America is angry.
The charismatic Sarah Palin is riding those waves.
WILL a gutsy Democrat like Howard Dean, Russ Feingold, or some gutsy Democratic governor or U.S. Senator whose name we haven't thought of yet, take on Obama or even CRITICIZE him?
Doesn't look that way.
The Democratic Party made it's bed.
And it looks like until our party wakes up and nominates the Congress-savvy and HIGHLY EFFECTIVE Evan Bayh in 2016, we are stuck with a man that we CANNOT criticize....oh, no, it just wouldn't be politically correct.
Carter in 1978 and 1979 was a Southern conservative.
And white.
Fair game for Ted and the liberal wing, even though events in Iran suprisingly changed everything.
But Carter WAS "taken on" by the progressive wing.
And it is sad to see progressives in our party THINKING EXACTLY what D.I. is SAYING HERE, but are too scared to say ANYTHING critical of the first black President.
Their SILENCE, to DEM ISSUES, is deafening.
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Thursday, January 7, 2010
BILL EARL GUESTS ON KPTR-AM THIS SATURDAY
Head's up!
This Saturday January 9, 2010, DEM ISSUES editor BILL EARL will be JONNY BRUCE's in-studio guest on KPTR-AM's (Palm Springs CA) "Coachella Valley Reports" during the first 1/2 of the show.
For the second half of Jonny's show, Democratic Party activist AARON ZOBER will be Jonny's in-studio guest.
Contact KPTR-AM in Palm Springs for the exact showtime this Saturday morning.
This Saturday January 9, 2010, DEM ISSUES editor BILL EARL will be JONNY BRUCE's in-studio guest on KPTR-AM's (Palm Springs CA) "Coachella Valley Reports" during the first 1/2 of the show.
For the second half of Jonny's show, Democratic Party activist AARON ZOBER will be Jonny's in-studio guest.
Contact KPTR-AM in Palm Springs for the exact showtime this Saturday morning.
Monday, January 4, 2010
WE GET E-MAIL
"Dear D.I.
If President Obama DOES run for re-election and IS the 2012 Democratic nominee, would you vote for him?"
J.D.
Fallbrook CA
Dear J.D.,
Yes. But maybe with a tear in our eye.
Ed.
If President Obama DOES run for re-election and IS the 2012 Democratic nominee, would you vote for him?"
J.D.
Fallbrook CA
Dear J.D.,
Yes. But maybe with a tear in our eye.
Ed.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
THE "POCKET" STRATEGY
President LBJ once said of those in Congress, in rather crude, and perhaps (to some) vulgar terms,
"I want his pecker in my pocket."
Meaning, he wanted to make sure that those in Congress WOULD implement his vision such as Medicare and the Civil Rights Acts without any question.
LBJ had many in his pocket, too.
Fast forward to 2010.
Just HOW many in Congress that President Obama can say that he has figuratively a private part of a Senator or Congressman in HIS pocket?
DEM ISSUES can't think of any, except perhaps the always-loyal legislative black bloc vote.
And that is EXACTLY why President Obama's "change" vision is NOT coming true.
The MAJORITY in Congress does NOT fear him, as they did LBJ.
They barely know him (like Clinton and Carter before) as he served in the U.S. Senate so briefly.
On another issue DEM ISSUES actually feels BHO has moved our U.S. Supreme Court further to the RIGHT by appointing a Roman Catholic former prosecutor to replace the more liberal David Souter.
Sotomayor may yet equal Souter's liberalism, but D.I. does not see it.
On still ANOTHER issue, the recent airplane "terrorist" incident further shows weaknesses in Obama's administration.
Look at the backpedalling by Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano.
Again, Obama appears to be in over his head.
D.I. would feel much more SAFER if Vice-President Joe Biden assumed the presidency upon an Obama resignation, and DEM ISSUES has NO enthusiasm to re-elect our sitting President at this time.
2009 appeared to show Obama has bitten off more than he can chew.
If 2010 is more of the same, or God forbid, worse, we hope BHO does NOT run for reelection in 2012, and let a Congressional VETERAN such as Biden...or even better...EVAN BAYH...lead our country.
Bayh's pockets just may even be...DEEPER...than LBJs.
"I want his pecker in my pocket."
Meaning, he wanted to make sure that those in Congress WOULD implement his vision such as Medicare and the Civil Rights Acts without any question.
LBJ had many in his pocket, too.
Fast forward to 2010.
Just HOW many in Congress that President Obama can say that he has figuratively a private part of a Senator or Congressman in HIS pocket?
DEM ISSUES can't think of any, except perhaps the always-loyal legislative black bloc vote.
And that is EXACTLY why President Obama's "change" vision is NOT coming true.
The MAJORITY in Congress does NOT fear him, as they did LBJ.
They barely know him (like Clinton and Carter before) as he served in the U.S. Senate so briefly.
On another issue DEM ISSUES actually feels BHO has moved our U.S. Supreme Court further to the RIGHT by appointing a Roman Catholic former prosecutor to replace the more liberal David Souter.
Sotomayor may yet equal Souter's liberalism, but D.I. does not see it.
On still ANOTHER issue, the recent airplane "terrorist" incident further shows weaknesses in Obama's administration.
Look at the backpedalling by Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano.
Again, Obama appears to be in over his head.
D.I. would feel much more SAFER if Vice-President Joe Biden assumed the presidency upon an Obama resignation, and DEM ISSUES has NO enthusiasm to re-elect our sitting President at this time.
2009 appeared to show Obama has bitten off more than he can chew.
If 2010 is more of the same, or God forbid, worse, we hope BHO does NOT run for reelection in 2012, and let a Congressional VETERAN such as Biden...or even better...EVAN BAYH...lead our country.
Bayh's pockets just may even be...DEEPER...than LBJs.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
DRAFT DEAN IN 2012?
President Obama is too arrogant to see his incompetence, impotence, and inability to get his vision through Congress, unlike LBJ.
He won't resign, even though Vice-President Biden would be 1000% more effective in dealing w/ Congress than BHO.
His narcississtic tendencies keep him from seeing that he is in way over his head.
DEM ISSUES is suggesting that HOWARD DEAN (former Governor of Vermont) consider challenging President Obama in 2012.
DEAN, a physician, had the balls to say that the health care reform bill should be SCRAPPED as it is NOT a "starter home", it is a return to Hooverville.
D.I. does have concerns that a Dean challenge (or Feingold, Kucinich, etc.) might divide the party (except for President Obama's devout black bloc vote) and cause someone like Sarah Palin to slip on through.
Sometimes PRINCIPLE is bigger than PARTY.
DEM ISSUES is urging those disappointed with BHO to weigh over the pros and cons of a progressive challenge to our struggling President in 2012.
And right now, HOWARD DEAN, a physician who's an expert in health care looks like a horse that D.I. might want to bet on if we see HIM chomping at the bit in the starting gate.
Question: When will someone OTHER than D.I. just come out and say that "the Emperor has no clothes?"
He won't resign, even though Vice-President Biden would be 1000% more effective in dealing w/ Congress than BHO.
His narcississtic tendencies keep him from seeing that he is in way over his head.
DEM ISSUES is suggesting that HOWARD DEAN (former Governor of Vermont) consider challenging President Obama in 2012.
DEAN, a physician, had the balls to say that the health care reform bill should be SCRAPPED as it is NOT a "starter home", it is a return to Hooverville.
D.I. does have concerns that a Dean challenge (or Feingold, Kucinich, etc.) might divide the party (except for President Obama's devout black bloc vote) and cause someone like Sarah Palin to slip on through.
Sometimes PRINCIPLE is bigger than PARTY.
DEM ISSUES is urging those disappointed with BHO to weigh over the pros and cons of a progressive challenge to our struggling President in 2012.
And right now, HOWARD DEAN, a physician who's an expert in health care looks like a horse that D.I. might want to bet on if we see HIM chomping at the bit in the starting gate.
Question: When will someone OTHER than D.I. just come out and say that "the Emperor has no clothes?"
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
D.I. AGREES w/DEAN: DUMP BILL
The editor of DEM ISSUES was a huge Howard Dean supporter beginning in 2003.
When Dean talks, WE listen.
Dr. Dean has recently said that the current "health care reform" bill should be dumped.
Without a public option, single payer, or even lowering Medicare age options, this bill is
totally inadequate to what D.I. advocates.
DEM ISSUES agrees with Howard Dean.
This bill should be SCRAPPED.
It is NOT the "reform" that our country so badly needs.
President Obama: DON'T sign it...DUMP it!
And start showing some LBJ-style leadership in getting your party to implement the "vision" that those who voted for you THOUGHT you'd push for.
If not, resign, and let Vice-President Joe Biden handle Congress.
Apparently, Mr. President, you are just NOT able to.
And THAT is so so SAD.
When Dean talks, WE listen.
Dr. Dean has recently said that the current "health care reform" bill should be dumped.
Without a public option, single payer, or even lowering Medicare age options, this bill is
totally inadequate to what D.I. advocates.
DEM ISSUES agrees with Howard Dean.
This bill should be SCRAPPED.
It is NOT the "reform" that our country so badly needs.
President Obama: DON'T sign it...DUMP it!
And start showing some LBJ-style leadership in getting your party to implement the "vision" that those who voted for you THOUGHT you'd push for.
If not, resign, and let Vice-President Joe Biden handle Congress.
Apparently, Mr. President, you are just NOT able to.
And THAT is so so SAD.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
REID: STEP DOWN NOW!
Just in from our DEM ISSUES contributor Aaron Zober:
"...Biden would definitely be much better at running the country. I think
right now the big thing should actually be asking Harry Reid to step
down from Senate Majority Leader and not run for re-election. Dick
Durbin or Chuck Schumer should be running the Senate..."
-Aaron
DEM ISSUES FULLY ENDORSES MR. ZOBER'S WELL THOUGHT OUT OBSERVATION AND SUGGESTION.
"...Biden would definitely be much better at running the country. I think
right now the big thing should actually be asking Harry Reid to step
down from Senate Majority Leader and not run for re-election. Dick
Durbin or Chuck Schumer should be running the Senate..."
-Aaron
DEM ISSUES FULLY ENDORSES MR. ZOBER'S WELL THOUGHT OUT OBSERVATION AND SUGGESTION.
Monday, December 14, 2009
STEP ASIDE FOR VICE-PRESIDENT BIDEN IN 2012
DEM ISSUES has deep concerns that the job of President of the United States (and arm-twister of Congress to get his vision accomplished) may just be took big for President Obama to fill, and that he may just be in over his head.
On the contrary, nobody ever doubted that LBJ filled it.
Birch Bayh easily COULD have in 1976.
The one Democrat that the Republicans fear the most, Indiana's EVAN BAYH CAN whenever he's ready to carry on his father's ideals into our White House.
DEM ISSUES respectfully urges President Obama to "rethink" running for reelection in 2012.
DEM ISSUES recommends that President Obama perhaps NOT run for re-election, and instead endorse our United States Vice-President JOE BIDEN for the Presidential nomination.
A CONGRESSIONAL VETERAN like Vice-President Biden may be more suited to get Congress to GET THINGS DONE.
With all respect, President Obama, for the good of the country DEM ISSUES asks you to please THINK OVER about turning over the White House nomination to your own Vice-President JOE BIDEN.
On the contrary, nobody ever doubted that LBJ filled it.
Birch Bayh easily COULD have in 1976.
The one Democrat that the Republicans fear the most, Indiana's EVAN BAYH CAN whenever he's ready to carry on his father's ideals into our White House.
DEM ISSUES respectfully urges President Obama to "rethink" running for reelection in 2012.
DEM ISSUES recommends that President Obama perhaps NOT run for re-election, and instead endorse our United States Vice-President JOE BIDEN for the Presidential nomination.
A CONGRESSIONAL VETERAN like Vice-President Biden may be more suited to get Congress to GET THINGS DONE.
With all respect, President Obama, for the good of the country DEM ISSUES asks you to please THINK OVER about turning over the White House nomination to your own Vice-President JOE BIDEN.
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