Thanks for posting the Michael Moore letter – another disappointing example of political peer-pressure. I respect Lieberman far more for standing by his convictions than men like Kerry and Edwards who seemed to have succumbed to their desire to belong with the “cool kids” of the Democratic party.

Extremists in both parties are hurting our country. I often wonder what would happen if those of us centrists, exhausted by partisan politics, actually did something. I can’t say I know where to start, but I do know I’m tired of voting for the lesser of two evils in an election.

And o, you are a part of a clique–the blogosphere. And I’m so glad you decided to join!

“It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.” — Aristotle

Sometimes for fun I start conversations with people who I know will have opposite opinions of mine. Some of them are even friends. I say it keeps the brain safe from atrophy.

Friends,

Let the resounding defeat of Senator Joe Lieberman send a cold shiver down the spine of every Democrat who supported the invasion of Iraq and who continues to support, in any way, this senseless, immoral, unwinnable war. Make no mistake about it: We, the majority of Americans, want this war ended — and we will actively work to defeat each and every one of you who does not support an immediate end to this war.

Nearly every Democrat set to run for president in 2008 is responsible for this war. They voted for it or they supported it. That single, stupid decision has cost us 2,592 American lives and tens of thousands of Iraqi lives. Lieberman and Company made a colossal mistake — and we are going to make sure they pay for that mistake. Payback time started last night.

I realize that there are those like Kerry and Edwards who have now changed their position and are strongly anti-war. Perhaps that switch will be enough for some to support them. For others, like me — while I’m glad they’ve seen the light — their massive error in judgment is, sadly, proof that they are not fit for the job. They sided with Bush, and for that, they may never enter the promised land.

To Hillary, our first best hope for a woman to become president, I cannot for the life of me figure out why you continue to support Bush and his war. I’m sure someone has advised you that a woman can’t be elected unless she proves she can kick ass just as crazy as any man. I’m here to tell you that you will never make it through the Democratic primaries unless you start now by strongly opposing the war. It is your only hope. You and Joe have been Bush’s biggest Democratic supporters of the war. Last night’s voter revolt took place just a few miles from your home in Chappaqua. Did you hear the noise? Can you read the writing on the wall?

To every Democratic Senator and Congressman who continues to back Bush’s War, allow me to inform you that your days in elective office are now numbered. Myself and tens of millions of citizens are going to work hard to actively remove you from any position of power.

If you don’t believe us, give Joe a call.

Yours,
Michael Moore
mmflint@aol.com
http://www.michaelmoore.com

P.S. Republicans — sorry to leave you out of this letter. It’s just that our side has a little housecleaning to do. We’ll take care of you this November.

You lost me, I have no idea what you are talking about any more. How is the weather up there on Mars? Have you lived there long?

Good luck with everything,
yer pal,