Roll-Over & Die

Many wonder what it will take to restore social civility to Washington, to get Republicans and Democrats mingling again. Rock-ribbed Republican Grover Norquist, president of Americans for Tax Reform, proffered a solution, telling us that Democrats must accept the finality of their powerlessness. “Once the minority of House and Senate are comfortable in their minority status, they will have no problem socializing with the Republicans. Any farmer will tell you that certain animals run around and are unpleasant, but when they’ve been fixed, then they are happy and sedate. They are contented and cheerful. They don’t go around peeing on the furniture and such.” Norquist assured us that he meant neutered “psychologically” and his metaphor was “facetious.” Of course: Let the healing begin. [ref]

For those that still believe that Republicans are in fact interested in “working together,” there you have it: from the mouth of one of the generals of the conservative movement in this country. They expect us to roll-over, be neutered and merrily remain in silence. Or, as some would have it, take it upon our own hands and opt for self-exile in Canada. This is not the time to roll-over; instead, find like-minded friends and neighbors, join your local Democratic party and let’s get our country back on the right track.