"... all that binds them is anger--over 2000 and 2004, but especially Florida. As described almost daily in print or pixels, the Bush wins were somehow false--a function of "social conservatives," "the extreme right," "the religious right" and sketchy voter machinations. If the Democratic argument takes root, then elections themselves have lost legitimacy in the American system. They no longer have relevance to a President's ability or right to govern. We won't let you govern because we do not admit the legitimacy of your victory. This is a radical position.
This radical, really pre-civil war argument has been developing since just after Katherine Harris certified the Bush electors on November 16, 2000.
One of Gore's lawyers (I wish I had the cite) said, in effect, "it does not matter what the count eventually shows, because everyone knows that a majority of the people (not voters) in Florida wanted Gore to win".
This appeal to the General Will has surfaced in outbursts by angry Democrat leaders again and again since November 2000. Chuck Schumer recently said that "everyone knows the 45 Democrats represent more people than the 55 Republicans", again, negating the whole IDEA of the Senate and appealing to the General Will.
This is a destructive and revolutionary doctrine, whaich has caused catastrophe again and again, in France, in Russia, in Germany, and all over the world. The US is no different.
The Democrats no longer believe that actual arithmetical counting of real votes by real, legal voters, confers legitimacy. They will not cooperate in the administration of governments so chosen, and when they have the opportunity, they will cheat without remorse (cf. Dino Rossi), convinced that a higher power (the General Will) validates their obstruction and their cheating.
It takes a long time to become reconciled to losing power. It took the Republicans 20 years after 1932 to organize effectively as a minority.
But this Democratic strategy, IF they keep losing and IF they keep it up, will lead to civil unrest or even war.
It is unconscionable.
It is unconscionable.
It is inevitable, and when things explode, they will stupidly announce, "See what you made me do?"
I hope I live long enough to participate.
From the greatest, most secure and productive nation in history to a cowering giant --- in two generations.
About to self destruct.
Sad.