There I go again! Getting all optimistic! I lost my head for a minute…indulge me…

And all the vitriolic volume cranked up by the “true Americans”…you know who I mean, the ‘c’hristian Republicans (‘c’Rs), screaming in the faces of progressives and democratic congressmembers in outraged indignation – that THEY have read the hundreds and hundreds of pages of “the health care bill” (the one that doesn’t even technically exist at this point) so the rest of us had better read it or screw off. And we all know how well-read and studied these folks are…

Then two days ago…one of their own informed members of the ‘c’Rs, and current resident of C Street House, Senator Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma, had this to say in an article on the Huffington Post about developing an informed opinion on health care out of concern for the American public:

Republicans challenged Democrats to read the whole bill this summer — even though Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell later admitted that he hadn’t.

In July, Inhofe said that stalling or blocking health care reform would be a “huge gain” for Republicans in the 2010 election.

At a town hall meeting Wednesday Sen. Jim Inhofe told Chickasha residents he does not need to read the 1,000 page health care reform bill, he will simply vote against it.

“I don’t have to read it, or know what’s in it. I’m going to oppose it anyways,” he said.

Okay!  Add Inhofe to the growing list…and I think they need to take this to the floor of congress and have a “movie-day” with popcorn and pillows. In fact, they could up the ante and offer treats to those who can properly use the following words in proper context in a sentence – fascism; socialism; communism; democracy; republic.

I can guarantee you that the investment in treat handouts would be minimal.

QUICK UPDATE:

A comment from a reader suggests that we all go over to You Tube and vote this UP. In doing so, it is abundantly clear to me that I am just a hopeless optimist! Reading some of the comments under the YouTube video of this over on the YT page…and you will be shaking your head too! What a bunch of…! They’re embarrassing…

The following is a Chapter from my new book about why we DO have to pay attention to this character and all she represents:

          ”I can’t tell you how many people say to me, “Oh c’mon!  No one is going to take her seriously!  We don’t need to hear anymore about her.” 

And oh how I know!  I honestly understand this sentiment more than you can imagine!  After all, in the process of writing this book (TheoPalinism – The Face of Failed Extremism) I have imposed on myself the task of researching this woman, and her fellow theocons, beyond any point of pleasantness. 

I truly share your desires to have her never darken our political doorstep again, but that would be very wishful thinking.  The reality of her presence as a “rising star” in the Theo-Republican Party is here to stay, at least for the next few years, and to ignore that fact at this juncture would frankly – be irresponsible.  She is NOT going away.  I am sorry to have to be the one to break this to you…

            This book is, indeed, in large part about her and the manner in which she views her responsibilities as an elected official.  But as importantly, it is an introduction to the machine behind her.  It goes without saying that without the help of some very skilled writers, politicians and like-minded theocrats, this woman could not have enjoyed the international spotlight predicated purely on her own merits – and of that I am certain! 

But – it is so much more than the political machine. It is more about her appeal to the theocon zealots that she excited and ignited, and now we must acquaint ourselves with her, and her “followers” (as they have become), whether we like it or not.  I am using the term followers rather than supporters intentionally as that is truly what they are.

            This book will not address the details of her supportive base and their apocalyptic religious connections, views and perceived mandates from God, but it will reference it as the undercurrent of her actions. 

I can assure you that there will be a sequel to this book containing a detailed discussion of the origins of their fanaticism.  Within that book we will investigate how the theocon agenda is threatening our democracy if continued to be left unchecked and ignored.  I agree that it sounds so totally fantastic and unbelievable that our rational mind tries to reject it as unrealistic and unattainable. 

This book, on the other hand, will be relegated to an overview of this specific individual, Sarah Palin, who is part of a much bigger movement, and who is now a necessary evil for us all to contend with. 

Present-day political transformations within the Republican Party, is rendering the State of Alaska’s political landscape virtually unrecognizable under the stewardship of a blatant Theocratic Governor, and has left the residents of the state, Secular Republicans, Democrats and Non-Partisan, ALL twisting in the winds of embarrassment and frustration”.

Our individual right to vote is a duty in this election!  We must be diligent in our collective efforts as democrats, republicans and independents to send a clear message to the Fundamentalist Religious Right Extremist Evangelical Charismatics – or FRREECs – that their agenda is not ours.

As Americans we must insist on our freedom OF religions, as well as our freedom FROM religions.  It is one of the privileges that we have been given in this country that sets us apart.  And now, with the infiltration of the Republican Party by the FRREECs over the past 30 years, the push to turn our democracy into a theocracy has achieved traction with Sarah Palin as their “Poster Girl”.

I was called to action to write a book about the TheoPalinists shortly after the announcement that she was chosen by John McCain to run as his vice president in their bid for the White House.  I describe in “TheoPalinism – The Face of Failed Extremism”, how these fanatics have sent a chill down my spine for years, but with this pick for a running mate I was staring at the new face of extremism!  They have finally weasled their way to the spotlight tucked behind the cloak of legitimacy of the old school republicans.  

Even though they will go down in defeat in a matter of days, the very fact that they have elevated one of “their own” to the highest national ticket should scare us sober!  And we have the power to convey our message to the FRREECs with a resounding “Thanks! But NO thanks!” by getting out and voting, no matter what inconvenience you may encounter.  

Every state has a different system, and some are definitely more user-friendly than others, but we cannot  -for any reason – allow ourselves to become complacent!  It is crucial that the FRREECs are not only defeated, but sent packing with our unmistakable message of rejection of their ideologies.