McFear, McHate, McRacism, McIgnorance: McCain

McCain now reveals himself. His dark side comes wrapped in a flag, carrying a cross, and soiling every symbol of "America". It won't take much for you to google the frightening devolution of the McCain-Palin 2008 Presidential Campaign in these, the last weeks before the election.

McCain's last gasp is without dignity. Shameful.

As he falls head-first over the cliff, dragging his credibility with him, he revels in the frenetic embrace of frighteningly crazy, hateful, racist, and ignorant American Republicans. His smile is shark-like, encouraging the unmendable divide with silence and gesture that telegraphs his support.

The hateful feed on McCain-Palin lies. They hear the echo of it FOX and they believe. Innuendo is crafted in the sewer of spinmeister-minds, intentional, and it seeks to exploit their anger and prejudices. The cabal is given the microphone to vent, they inspire and feed off one anothers increasingly outrageous comments. They extract "promises" from McCain-Palin. "Promise us you'll name names, reveal secrets, hold those responsible accountable".... punctuated by wild applause.

The energy created by their love, and hate, is all he has left you see. He wants their approval - it is the only approval he is getting - and it sustains him. He doesn't want to give up the adoration.

Some crazy McCain-Palin supporter inspired by the hatefest (believing their lies and encourged to action by their peers) may go too far. I've told you of my fear before. When I see the video evidence of McCain-Palin supporters' irrational hate, it suspens my disbelief and turns me cold. They'll do anything. And McCain-Palin soak in the love.

While McCain will soon be one for the history books, Palin is another story. Those crazy separatist wackos will continue to embrace her. The years will go by, she may or may not survive Troopergate but she will forever be beloved by the crazy, hateful, racist, ignorant and foolish American Republicans who now get a semi at the sight of her 'do and heels. How foul.

That's all. I just needed to vent.

And by the way, the longer we talk of this mess, the less time we're examining and exposing his shitty policies, programs and politics.

I Am Concerned: Impact of Republican Hate Mongering

My gut is telling me that Republicans have irresponsibly ratcheted up the otherwise "typical" hate talk they're already so famous for. I am seeing signs in traditional and other media of people being incited to near-violence at McCain-Palin campaign events.

Their actions and words, in conjunction with the energy of the time, the stress of the economic crisis, the emotion of the election, the relentless negativity of the right-wing radio/TV personalities is building to a crescendo - that I fear may result in actual violence and harm against Barack Obama or his family or supporters.

Can they see the harm they do? Do they even care? Can they see how the less mentally stable among their herd might spinning beyond all reason? What will be their individual justifications, or defenses, be if the unthinkable should happen? Will they disclaim all responsibility? Will they own their hate, their racism, their sexism?

May there be PEACE in our time.

If you've not already done so, PLEASE watch the below, it addresses the issue of how and why Republicans incite fear and loathing, and who among their ilk are vulnerable to the visceral impact of their hateful speech, false words, and dispicable actions.

Bill Moyers Journal (PBS): http://www.pbs.org/moyers/journal/09122008/watch.html

Sarah Palin: "The Doll That Speaks For Herself!"

There is nothing, not a single thing, that has come from her mouth that represents an original (Palin-generated) thought. Pull her string to hear regurgitated Republican talking points.

It's so fucking sad. How could we have gotten to this point. Governor Sarah Palin has not answered a single question as it was asked. And, one tactic to take up time has been to quickly spew rhetoric, then ask to "go back" to continue providing talking points on an entirely different issue. Wash, rinse, repeat.

Biden has had the PERFECT respectful tone and demeanor, despite her shallow aspect, and the utter farce of the Republican candidates. GOP should be ashamed.

Fuck you Palin, don't you DARE be condescending to Joe Biden, you haven't earned the right you imposter. And you're not that cute or funny either. You are the ultimate nightmare. Your cutsey, folksy affect is demeaning. Cut it out.

The fact that I feel so negative about having a woman VP candidate is really hurtful to me, and is probably the most disturbing part of her candidacy. Forever after, when a woman might otherwise consider higher public office, the memory of Palin Past will be the spectre they must overcome.

Nothing but talking points and fucking lies. Governor Palin, below is what I think of you:

They Eat Their Own: Palin

Cafferty and Blitzer

SCARED SHITLESS: She Is, And We Should Be

It's almost painful watching Sarah Palin try to fake it. A train wreck, really. And boy does she look scared. She should be.

Like Matt Damon says, she is so fucking unqualified that the fact that it's gone this far (77 days before the election and she has any credibility in any quarter) is too surreal to be believed.

Matt Damon: Holy Shit Matt, I Agree With You!

This is so honest I just had to post it.

McCAIN: Chauvanist Pig Wearing Lipstick

You. Go. Girl.

Self-Inflicted Torture: Oh My God - Watching Palin

It's heinous. I've been SCREAMING at the TV since she came on. Waving flag graphic in the background and all.

I wasn't aware, until now, that I am capable of refuting every single point she attempted to make. I am quite tempted to create a sentence-by-sentence refutation of her speech.

It's so wonderful seeing a baby with Downs on stage. They've finally given up having the eldest (pregnant) daughter Bristol from holding baby Trig in front of her stomach. Now dad is finally holding s youngest child.

Fucking McCain has such a weird look on his face, and Palin has a sour expression as well. Not very friendly. SOMETHING IS UP. FUCKING HELL, SOMETHING IS UP!

Okay, you've heard it here first - something is up between these two. My radar has picked up something and I don't know what it is. Luckily I'll be able to review the video footage later and give you guys a glimps as well.

I survived the torture of watching the lies and screaming the truth to the TV.

--Shella

PS - Tell George Stephenopolous to shut the fuck up. SHUT THE FUCK YOU (you turn-coat)

Friday, Three Hours Before Palin Announcement

You simply cannot make this shit up. See arch-conservatives Pat Buchanan and Joe Scarborough laughing about how insane it would be for McCain to pick Palin!

McCain is an Ass.... man

heh.



Apparently, Palin's ass is sooo fabulous that it's elevated her to "soulmate" status. McCain met Palin on Thursday 8/28 and offered her the VP spot that day (announcing her selection in less than 12 hours, on Friday 8/29.)

McCain's VP Pick: So Fucking What

Okay. I have been fielding calls all day from family, friends, colleagues, fellow advocates and parents who want to know how I feel about McCain choosing Sarah Palin as VP.

And it says everything – that the reason they're curious is because we both have kids with Downs. So, let me just make sure that everyone understands this.

The fact that our kids both have an extra 21st chromosome does not, in any way, impact my opinion of the harm caused families and people with disabilities during the Bush/Cheney Administration. Unless Ms. Palin can magically change the history of McCain's support of the Bush/Cheney Administration, I don't give a flying fuck if both our kids have Downs.

McCain must take full responsibility for the votes he cast harming affordable and accessible housing; education; heath care; the ADA; IDEA; NCLB; Medicare; privatization of social security; fair tax policy; the American economy; energy policy; the environment; funding for veteran benefits (all the while supporting a war of lies that is resulting in bringing home young men and women with devastating disabilities.)

And no VP choice or diagnosis negates the years of harm John McCain has done. As a matter of fact, I have always been perplexed as to why on earth folks with disabilities would vote Republican. It's like someone volunteering to sharpen the knife that will be used to cut their own throat.

It says something important to me that folks are focusing on a particular diagnosis. Michelle Obama was raised by a man with MS, who died early of the complications of his disability. Barrack Obama spoke eloquently of his mother's struggle with insurance companies as she lay dying of her medical disability, cancer. Senator Joe Biden's wife and daughter died in an automobile accident, the one that injured his sons. And of course, John McCain is a disabled vet (for which he collects $58,000/yr.)

Read More Here: 6/8/08 AmericaBlog

Palin has only been the parent of someone with a disability since April. She probably doesn't even "get" how fortunate she and her son and family are that he will live during the Obama Administration, where our loved ones are valued and their human rights respected. Under Obama and Biden that value will be reflected in enhanced program and services funding and rebuilding the social systems our vulnerable family members will rely on for the rest of their lives.

--Shella