The Strategy

Just finished a Wall Street Journal Article describing President Obama's brazen "in your face" taunts after the Healthcare law passage. The strategy is clear, keep attacking and keep demonizing to keep socializing. With the full support of most major media outlets, the Republicans seem to be quite bruised and battered.

To further demonize the right, they are now provoking. The progressives in this country are now seeking out the opportunity to capitalize on the anger that they've stirred up. We see it already in numerous accounts (which most are not yet proven) of right wing or "Tea Party" violence and racism.

It's important to remember that this is a very long process. This is not one or two elections to bring the country back in line with the founder's intent. The progressive movement is well over a hundred years old. We didn't get here over night.

It's important that we remember a couple of things. First we must remember that there will be setbacks along the way. We will not gain momentum based on frustration to a single bill, law or administration, subsequently reversing over a hundred years of slow movement. The changes needed are societal, they are psychological, as well as generational. This is a long fight.

We must be involved from every angle. We must be involved in education, in the media, in the elections (both local and national), and in teaching our children. We must literally change the way that people think. Technology is on our side. The speed of communication and information can greatly enhance the speed with which we gain ground. Keep in mind, the progressives started this movement in a time when even a hand written letter could take months to deliver. The message should be clear and unwavering irrespective of situation.

Self reliance, personal accountability, reverence for the sacrifice of others for freedom, and respect of personal freedom. Most of all, the argument. The argument for personal freedom by minimal government control upon our lives is sound.

Most importantly now is the time for CONTROLLED and very disciplined passion, not anger. This is the time to rise above the petty name calling and the sarcasm that can be found on most news outlets.

Look for my next post on The Great Contradiction.