I'm Rubber and You're Glue...
The Washington Post had a short piece this morning about Howard Dean and his attacks on the Republican Party since taking over as chairman of the DNC. Apparently, his current tactics include name-calling--"evil," "corrupt," "brain-dead," "liar"--and impersonations--mimicking Rush Limbaugh doing drugs.
The GOP's response: "It's odd that Howard Dean says he wants to earn the respect of those who live in the red states, but chooses to not only attack their views but attack them personally," RNC spokeswoman Tracey Schmitt said. "Americans want to hear an agenda, rather than name calling."
I understand that maybe the Dem's feel they have to stick up for themselves, especially after taking the high road failed so miserably for Kerry's campaign (in terms of the Swift Boat ads.) But, I find myself agreeing with the Ms. Schmitt. Personal attacks and name-calling is not the way to do it. I think it's time for the Dems to define themselves in terms of their political philosophy and vision for America, and not just as anti-Republicans. I would have more respect for a party and platform that presented a well-rounded, well-thought out vision for moving America forward; one that sought to find common ground with Republicans and ways to work together, instead of highlighting their differences and creating further division.
posted by ze roberto @ 4/25/2005 05:46:00 AM
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A couple of thoughts come to mind - not necessarily on the topic of rhetoric.
One is that the RNC spokesperson is making a big assumption that the people who live in the "red states" are being personally attacked. I live in a red state, and I don't feel attacked. She is assuming that everyone who lives in the red states ascribes generally to the beliefs of the RNC - incorrect. She needs to read some of the latest opinion polls. She may find that a lot of Americans (even in the red states) agree with Dean - but in a nicer way.
Secondly, I would also like to hear an agenda - from this administration. Like, what is their plan to get us out of this energy crisis? How do they plan to deal with the deficit? What is our Iraqi exit stragegy? How about Iran and North Korea - how are are we going to deal with their nuclear threat?
I'm tired of talking about rogue judges and social security privatization - I want to hear what the president and Congress have as far as an agenda to deal with some of our actual immediate problems.
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