Posts tagged Republican Party

Dear House: The People Are Knocking

I have to tell you: I’m tired of American politics. I don’t watch the news or read the newspaper anymore because I find that I just get frustrated and angry over things that I apparently have no control over. Big corporations and special interested and lobbyists and political parties have hijacked our government and everyone [...]

A Personal Reflection About The Current Health Care Debate

I looked in the mirror this morning and saw the angry mob looking back at me. I am angry, frustrated, and looking to break something. Fast. I haven’t always been this way. I spent the last eight years quietly going about my business of being an American, keeping silent on so many issues: torture, Katrina, [...]

An Open Letter to Elton Gallegly Regarding Health Care Reform

the sign outside elton galleglys office in solvang, ca

Dear Elton Gallegly and Members of the United States Congress:
I got your phone call today. Thanks for calling to let me know how you feel about health care reform in America. I really appreciate you taking the time to have someone else record a message for you and have an automated system call my cell [...]

Frank Schaeffer Points Out Connection Between Language and Actions

I just read Frank Schaeffer’s article at The Huffington Post on how the language of Republican Party is creating a mob mentality that encourages domestic violence.
I couldn’t agree with him more. This is precisely why I launched this site. It is important for us to choose not to listen or engage this negative language in [...]