This weekend wrapped up an event that Conservatives pine for every year, the event is CPAC. What could be more attractive than having the likes of John Bolton, Grover Norquist, Joe the Plumber, Ann Coulter, and Rush Limbaugh talk about how to pull the splinters out of their collective asses since they have been benched. The hate-filled conference was, as most Americans can assume, a celebration of mockery and disdain. While they can boast they attracted more attendees than in previous years, according to some reports. They should hang their heads in shame that they offered no solutions to the troubles that ail America. We are face to face with an economic and housing crisis that has the "free market" crowd's fingerprints allover it, George W. Bush's policies in two wars, class warfare in our own communities, and far too many issues to tackle in one sentence. Republicans cannot be guilty of everything that ails the United States, many Democrats are equally as guilty. There is plenty of blame to go around.Kicking off their battle cry whine fest was John Bolton, the recess appointed Ambassador to the United Nations. Fear not, his hot-headed reputation is intact. In his off target quote of the President, he went on to suggest a nuclear attack on Chicago was an appropriate joke. As tasteless as his humor and demeanor, the response was even more revolting. You can watch it here. The same sort of rhetoric was exalted from Joe the Plumber, who recommended that critics of the War(s), especially those in Congress be "slapped" or "shot". This behavior is not beneficial to getting us on track with the help America needs . What else was on their "agenda" , a discussion about Al Franken and ACORN? Of course it was. While John McCain and Sarah Palin spent their campaign time criticizing community organizers, community organizers, "organized!" Courting first time voters in urban neighborhoods they were successful. Apparently that is too difficult for some to grasp. Well, Al Franken had a firm grip on that. The former Saturday Night Live writer/comedian, Al had a admiration for the country's most organized Senator, Paul Wellstone. After a closely and heated contest with incumbent Norm Coleman the result was close. After a recount it was determined that Al Franken had won by by a mere 225 votes. The decision is now in the Minnesota courts and the state is left with one vote in the Senate.
Also on their All-Star list was Ann Coulter, whom is one I was sure hell would freeze over before I agreed with, attacked Barack Obama about Afghanistan. I do happen to agree this this time. Historically, conflicts in Afghanistan do not go well for the invading armies, Alexander the Great, Genghis Khan, the British, the Soviet Union all wound up in retreat. President Obama's plan to send more troops into the country is a mistake. His decision reflects the failed policies that were utilized for the last eight years, and have proven to be a failure.
Agree with President Obama's policies or not, he is offering solutions. I personally do not think throwing dollar after dollar at the banking system perfect, but I also do not believe allowing some American companies to wither is healthy. Violating the people has been a longtime practice of big business, and the answer the CPAC event favored, was "big business".
The crowd favorite however, was, none other than Rush Limbaugh. His arrogant and Un-American rhetoric was greeted from the audience following their cult leader. His continuing mantra of "Hoping President Obama fails" was in out in full force. From his mis-quote of the book he cherishes so much, The Constitution to his mockery of "In my first address to the nation". While, rumor has it , his divisive playbook was a door prize to attendees , because the chorus is growing amongst Conservatives. The crowd gave him a standing ovation at the very thought of the possibility of Obama failing. Joining the group have been Conservative columnist Michele Malkin, Tom Delay, Sean Hannity amongst many more. Again, Rush was portraying himself as "just like anyone else" without mentioning that he hardly is.
From the left of us, Max Blumenthal of the Daily Beast and Thom Hartmann encountered some peculiar moments, which can be found at their links.
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