-Caveat Lector- It is a sad thing that a hate filled willful mob of Republicans have skirted the democratic process by negating the election by us of President Clinton. They have done this by abuse of a Constitutional provision for impeachment meant to be invoked when a president abuses his powers and threatens to be a self appointed dictator. Their pretext was transparent but it has succeeded, they did their dirty work before the new Congress could be sworn in. But what have they won with their spiteful action? They have the deep down pleasure of malicious small people in seeing to it that the object of their animus has been humiliated. Also, the Republicans have now weakened Clinton so that, in many cases, his vetoes of legislation that decreases low cost housing, emasculates health and safety protection for blue collar workers, softens environmental rotections, lowers medical services for the poor, squanders budget surplus money on more tax breaks for the rich, denies legal services for poor people, eliminates protections against racial discrimination, penalizes immigrants, etc. are less likely to hold. In other words, in addition to their visceral detestation of an inclusive President they now have a situation more friendly to their most damaging legislation and that aids their ability to block legislation that would strengthen families and make a good life more possible for the middle class and thereby make things a bit less top down and a bit less of being grateful to the powers that be for whatever dregs of consideration the unwashed are allowed. I feel depressed about what has happened. It is a big thing because of the openness and arrogance of the thing as though it hardly matters whether we, in truth and not by conceit alone, live in a democracy. It has also placed the stamp of approval on the substitution of the narrowest legalisms for justice. It as though our ideals of governance have been officially proclaimed to be a sham, and we see the man behind the curtain. We wonder if he has always been there. Or did he arrive in part with the assassination of JFK and has now completely taken over? I will confess i found one of RoadsEnd's postings to be quite compelling in terms of convincing this reader that we live in a highly stratified, class society. However, i am one of those somewhat rocked by the impeachment. In fact the notion, very much supported by our news media, is now prevalent that there is no longer a higher concept of justice or fairness. The legalities, even at the highest levels, are merely a game with rules as in a card game. Of course, there alienation of the poor will increase as well it should. People will understand that when the basic rules of the road or their application do not make sense and are detrimental to their well being it means that someone has taken charge, that things are being manipulated. As Warren Buffet said, if you don't know who the patsy is in a bizarre circumstance, it is you. The US now seems to be like a family owned business. The owners now and then ask the workers for their opinions but that is merely a ruse to maintain the work ethic ands enthusiasm of the workforce. This is the pass we have come to. However, it may be for the best. Now that we have been exposed to the realities of the ruling elite, we may all act a bit wiser in the future and be a little less eager to vote for irresponsible Republicans. We may take a bit more care for our democracy and realize how easy it is to slip into a condition of mindlessness where objective reality is trivialized and pretense is elevated. DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion and informational exchange list. Proselyzting propagandic screeds are not allowed. Substance�not soapboxing! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory', with its many half-truths, misdirections and outright frauds is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRL gives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credeence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
