lte - Wrecking Government One of GOP's goals

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WRECKING GOVERNMENT ONE OF GOP'S GOALS - letter to the editor - Herald Leader

Many Republicans have been shocked by the undeniable disaster of GOP rule. They act perplexed by their party's many scandals, the failure to capture Osama bin Laden, the abandonment of an American city to destruction and losing a war -- all in such a brief period of time.

However, the answer is clear: the Republican Party hates U.S. government.

I am not saying that Republicans hate America. But when is the last time you heard a regular Republican actually praise our government institutions?

Republicans have said publicly that they want to eliminate many of the agencies that keep Americans safe. They continually whine about the investment of taxes to build and defend our nation. The news reports daily on examples of Republican's contempt for our justice system.

Republicans in government are a revolutionary force, using our government to their own advantage when they can and wrecking it when it does not serve their goals.

Republicans have put their anti-government philosophy to work in many ways. They de-funded agencies like the Federal Emergency Management Agency, blocked benefits for our soldiers and promoted corporate welfare while simultaneously working to remove longstanding protections for average Americans.

Republicans have been incapable of success simply because they detest the very thing they were elected to manage, and the results are indisputable.

From the state to the federal level, we have seen what Republican misrule looks like, and the byproduct scandals exemplify their disdain for the common good.

It's obvious if you're willing to face truth.

Skip Van Hook
Lexington, KY

http://www.kentucky.com/595/story/146290.html

[LiberalEsto]

1. But if they succeed in wrecking it

how will they get more tax cuts?
And how will they get more no-bid contracts?
And how will they get all kinds of special laws to favor corporations and the rich.

I think they're not out to completely wreck the government -- just any part of government that doesn't benefit them.

:evilgrin:

[Gunit_Sangh]

2. I read your ltte this morning

and smiled ... We need more and more of these kind of letters.

I sent one in about 2 weeks ago that hasn't been published yet ... which means it probably won't be.

It was on the Christians insistance that universities offering partner insurance benefits are immoral.

I quoted Leviticus which showed that adultery was considered as immoral as homosexuality since the punishment was death for both and asked if we shouldn't start denying benefits to adulters.

Then I mentioned that if you search any online Bible website for the word "wives" numerous hits comes back showing that dozens of biblical figures had more than one wife. Which means if we want to "Go Biblical" we should allow polygamy.

I reckon it's considered a bit too inflamatory.

Dave Midgett
Richmond, ky

[TrogL]

3. #1 goal - bankrupt congress so it can't spend money on social programs