Why You Should Not Support The Next President

Over the last few days, centrists and the "can't we all just get along" crowd have begun the traditional blather about coming together after the election. I say don't do it. Why? Well the first reaction is that I must be a bad apple. Disgruntled, etc. But I am saying this before the election, not after. My reasoning is simple. If you believe in certain things you should not abdicate your personal philosophy just to appease the moment. Because, and trust me on this, that moment will pass. This election has struck many chords. Which is strange because not long ago we weren't sure that it would be able to find a single note. For those who are voting for what you belienve in, good for you. Some are voting because they have sort of picked a team and are involved only at that level. But if you are voting based on some core belief then you must hold on to that belief even after the election.

If Bush wins and you voted for Kerry, you must hope that the democrats in congress work day and night against passing laws that would insult your belief system. The same is true for Bush supporters if Kerry wins. I have made two points clear on this blog. The first is that I support Bush, the second is that I think Bush will lose. In the event of a Bush loss I will demand that the republicans in congress force Kerry to the middle just like they did Clinton. Clinton was a liberal who was stuck with a centrist presidency.

What you believe in is what leads you to choices in life. The sum total of all of those choices is who you are. I respect dedicated liberals even though I completely disagree with their political belief system. Kind of like the old cartoon with the sheep dog and the coyote. They clock in every day, beat each other up and clock out again.

This fight has been going on since the founding of this nation. It will continue long past tomorrow. Lines will shift. Who knows, some day the south might be a democratic stronghold again while New York votes straight republican. The point is that if you are involved in politics at any level, the battle for the soul of America will never end. So good luck and have fun!