The Democratic Hypocrisy, or A Person's A Person

And more of equality. It's depressing that some are more equal than others. Not to worry on voting day they can dress to kill and their vote will count the same as yours and mine. It made me sad to read. I thought back to that weird disco 54. Those with the bodies went to the front of the line. They, in the end though, were just red meat for the beast.

Put very well into perspective that the Democrats are just the same as everyone else EXCEPT for their "ideal". First to preach about sharing your money and higher taxes, last to give their own. Sorry if I am putting a bit of a damper on your story, I am just tired of everyone telling me the the GOP is the "elitist" crowd when the only difference is the GOP gets more publicity on it just because the press is a majority of left wing, self entitled, liberals.

I think you both; formersgt & jade log completely miss the point. The current administration has caused terrible damage to this great country. These characters have to just go away. Bush, Chaney and the rest of that rabble should lead the parade out of the White House

Miss Dev: Thank you for your insightful article.

I cannot believe you are questioning what the demo are preaching.....IT IS POLITICS AS USUAL....to say whatever you need to say in order to get to the Presidency!

Acting anti-democratically---the party that voided the votes of millions of individual voters because those lawless, reprobate voters actually voted on a day other than the one the Party told them to vote on ?

Putting up appearances that are not consistent with reality---the party that insisted some voters matter most (Iowa and New Hampshire) and enforced that policy by disenfranchising other (many more) voters?

Being a fraud--the party that told some voters they couldn't matter, then told them they didn't count and finally told them they could count but only after they no longer mattered?

The "Democratic Party" ain't democratic. It's a collection of professional office seekers and gormless hobbyists whose goal is self-advancement rather pursuing any value as fundamental as democracy.

The reason this matters is because when it comes to the presidency, the direction being taken affects not only a career, but an entire country - and beyond that internationally to the level of global impact. Disparity is the greatest threat to our way of life in the distant future, but it's roots are taking hold now. Hipocracy only perpetuates and avoids the issue, and it's not limted to this one party, it's society wide. That being said, I believe you are absolutely right on target here. I disagree with the idea that this is "Politics as Usual," because if that's what is "usual" then that is what should change. Afterall, consessions may get you where you want to be, but they rarely take you where you want to go.

The reason this matters is because when it comes to the presidency, the direction being taken affects not only a career, but an entire country - and beyond that internationally to the level of global impact. Disparity is the greatest threat to our way of life in the distant future, but it's roots are taking hold now. Hipocracy only perpetuates and avoids the issue, and it's not limted to this one party, it's society wide. That being said, I believe you are absolutely right on target here. I disagree with the idea that this is "Politics as Usual," because if that's what is "usual" then that is what should change. Afterall, consessions may get you where you want to be, but they rarely take you where you want to go.

You have a really interesting perspective. I can completely see what you mean - the message being preached through the big speeches/TV coverage is that we are all equal etc (Joe Biden last night) but in reality, we live in a world and society where there will always be 'haves' and 'have nots'. For the Democrats to seemingly exude the poison from within is not too surprising but is still pretty sad.

Maybe their message really is saying that because of the 'American Dream' we believe in the possibility that maybe someday we all can reach the same level, but until you get there, no floor passes for you.

Obama supporters keep chanting the mantra that says "Barack Obama is the candidate who can unite our country" ... but, Obama couldn't even unite his own party ... even after winning the nomination. And, in reality, McCain has the history of working across the aisle in congress.
Obama has brainwashed his followers into making decisions based on 'belief', rather than reason ... this relieves his followers from having to deal with facts
... this relieves his followers from having to think all they have to do is believe Barack.
This is what Obama learned in Jeremiah Wright's church ... you can lead people through the power of BLIND faith. Even his campaign solgan is based on belief, not common sense, logic, or reason. Obama's even got his followers publicly denouncing the importance of experience ... as if to say that experience is the reason Bush performed poorly ... when the real reason Obama and his followers denounce experience, is because Obama doesn't have any. Keep America Strong ... Elect Senator John McCain in November !!!

Nice article. I too get fed up with the hypocrisy of the Democrat party. It is shear arrogance to think that you can tell people what to do with their homes, their cars, their lives, but it doesn't apply to you. I can't stand the fact that celebrities are shown on television at these conventions and given airtime. WHO CARES? I could care less if Oprah or Chevy Chase or some other loser celebrity is at the convention. If anything, that gives me more reason to NOT vote for that candidate.

what we need in this country is a serious candidate (Independent Party) that has no ties to special interest groups (Democrats) or big business (Republicans)

Neither party that we have represents what I believe this country needs in leadership....talk about dis in franchised voter!!

I live north of Denver... and I really wish I could go south for the convention... but the idea of putting up with everyone in order to see what they stage for people to see seems ludicrous.

Id be jealous of the cord holder too...

I really find that everyone is only interested in "me" so your observation doesnt surprise me about the convention. You learn early on its not what you know but who... not who you know but what you have... and not what you have but how much of it you can wield. Its like a progressive knowledge in life...

Sad thing is, that it crosses cultures, races and creeds... the human dilemma is wanting to be on top of the heap and putting yourself in front of others but needing those same others in order to do so.

What I wouldnt give for a government full of people who did not force their own views into government, but willingly listened to both (all) sides and thought (truly thought) about a solution for solution sake and not their own agenda. Neither side can offer me that.

Thanks for giving us a behind the scenes view. I'm sorry, you didn't enjoy your time at the convention because you came to realize that money can make a person more important. Welcome to the real word. Please quit confusing equal (a value judgement) with sameness (an absence of differences). Your dollars and votes are just as good as anyone's in the Democratic Party even with our differences (unlike the other party), it's just some of them have more dollars which means they bring more value to the party and therefore are treated better than others. In the end though, the real difference is not in how you're treated by others (which is were your jealousy comes from) but how you treat others.

This all sounds like a case of bad manners and poor form. Equality of opportunity, the basis for the Democratic party essentially means the government cannot discriminate. If you make it personal you'll be bitterly dissapointed in life. I go to Disneyworld every year and the people who get fast passes get on first, some people jump the stanchions to get ahead, do everything they can to get ahead.

Sometimes people do just that. They do whatever they can to get ahead, cut ahead, run ahead. Should we start passing laws to give citations to people who cut in line? I don't know, it just seems like cutting in line and snobbery has no party line.

Sadly, a thumbs up to your pretty accurate perspective. :-/

It is not elitism, it is logistic necessity to isolate in that manner (could Biden get to the stage in a timely manner from the middle of the crowd for example)? As for the limo for performers, it's SOP these days. Blame the public.

You also can't get elected without the cash these days.

Like Ralph said, the difference between Democrats and Republicans is how fast their knees hit the floor when corporate money walks through the door. We know that they have us. We better vote for one or the other or our votes are wasted. If given the choice, I'll vote Democrat every time because my life is made better by it. Often I wish there was a better choice.

One of my all-time fave Viners. Any girl who knows her ale from her pils is high up my list. Congrats Miss Dev!

"A person's a person, no matter how small." - Horton Hears a Who, Dr Seuss.

A statement that doesn't fit into American Political Parties or for that matter in everyday life for many. We are who we are. Money, politics, religion all seem to bring out the worst in us more often than the best. It's a shame a simple statement like this is not a daily reminder of who we are. My children grew up watching Mister Rogers Neighborhood, as a adult it is still a program worth watching. The value one shows to another should be equal.

I enjoy your writing Miss Dev! You write what you see.

Good evening room.A sensible ,polite,person does not assume to be better or wiser or richer than his neighbor.He does not boast of his rank,or his birth,or his country,and look down upon others because they have not been born to like privileges with himself.He does not brag of his achievements or of his calling,or'talk shop'whenever he opens his mouth. On the contrary,in all that he says or does he will be modest,unpretentious,unassuming exhibiting his true char actor in preforming rather than in boasting in doing rather than in talking. Want of respect for the feelings of others usually originates in selfishness,and issues in hardness and repulsiveness of manner.It may not proceed from malignity so much as from want of sympathy and want of delicacy-a want of that perception of,and attention to,those little and apparently trifling things by which pleasure is given or pain occasioned to others.Indeed,it may be said that in self-sacrificuingness,so to speak,in the ordinary intercourse of life,mainly consists the difference between being well and ill bred. Men succeed in life quite as much by their temper as by their talents

Miss Dev; the article you wrote sounds very pompous and full of envy. Equality does not mean that everyone is the same or has the same privileges. It just means that you are no better than I am even if you do have more money or are better looking or whatever. At least half the people in America are Democrats and for you to call us all hypocrits just because you don't understand our point of view, is just going over the line. You quote some instances of rudeness without acknowledging that republicans can be rude,also. I could go on and on pointing out the flaws in your logic but I'm tired of typing.