Republican Party to blame in more ways than one...

Just like everyone else in America these days I am struggling to get by. In many ways my Master's Degree in Counseling and years of experience in the mental health field should make me a proponent of liberal ideology. However, I also possess strong rural, religious, conservative values which, despite severe disillusion, continue to influence my world view and opinion. Perhaps this is why I am presently drawn to Ron Paul. It is also the reason why I am outraged at the Republican Party. I have never been a "Party" loyalist. Back when I was more influenced by my conservative religious roots, I supported the Republican party simply because it lined up more with my conservative ideology than the Democratic party. Certain issues like abortion, marriage and other conservative values were "knee jerk" reactionary issues for me then. However, due to age, wisdom, burn-out or just plain cynicism, I have drifted quite a way from the restrictions of that particular world view. For the most part, however, I still consider myself a conservative.

Which is why I am incensed by the so called "conservative" party, the GOP. I haven't made up my mind about George Bush just yet. The irrational, vitriolic hatred displayed by the Democrats against him is indicative of bitterness rather than clear, rational thinking. History may yet reveal that he was as much right as wrong about many things. No, I am angry with the way the Republicans bungled the entire election process. The sole candidate who demonstrated true patriotism, common sense and had the ability to defeat Obama was railroaded. Ron Paul, whom one barely heard during the entire election process is suddenly now everywhere. Amidst ridicule, personal digs, and goads, Dr. Paul kept his composure and stuck to his guns. Now his army of young followers is gaining momentum and they are even more convinced they made the right choice.

In fact, Dr. Paul is carving out a standard by which other potential presidential candiadates are being measured. Americans are now sick and tired of government. Revolution is on the wind. New voices will begin to emerge and the tired old song of corporate greed and military expansion will mostly fall on deaf ears.