Brace for an October Surprise
The Mark Foley scandal broke in late September, perhaps so that it wouldn’t be called an October surprise. It seems that nothing can save the Republicans now, short of a nuclear attack from North Korea. Knowing that the Republicans will do or say anything to get elected, the thought has crossed my mind.
One commentator on our Green Party discussion list had some good observations that the sex scandal might be orchestrated to overshadow the real scandals and provide a convenient excuse for the shifting of power from Repubs to Dems. The real scandals include, but are not limited to, the repeal of Habeas Corpus, the Iraq Occupation, the Levy Failure, the kidnapping of people without trial, the illegal wiretapping, lying to Congress, the dismantling of the New Deal, environmental protection, and the middle class, and on and on.
We really need a list of all the problems we’re facing. We mustn’t forget Darfur and Undepleted Uranium. Let’s not let our priorities be hijacked by an October Surprise.
posted by Tom Cleland @ 10/09/2006 11:40:00 AM
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3 Comments:
Only the Dems get traction from Penisgate.
Usually if you are ahead a month before an election, you win.
The hatred against Bush is so visceral, nothing will stop dems from voting.
The Nation magazine is reporting that Saddam Hussein will sentenced two days before our November elections.
http://www.globalpolicy.org/empire/media/2006/1017novsurprise.htm
http://www.thenation.com/blogs/notion?pid=130487
Yes and Ossama & Zawahiri still breathe free while bones continue to be uncovered in New York.
The additional highlight that we are still in Iraq points out failure more than success.
What's the numbers these days of Iraqis that would rather have Saddam back than the US Occupation?
I grows each and every day.
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