Re: The Poncho Villa Syndrome;

Please consider my independent point of view concerning the present partisan impasse on just about everything. Frustrating because it is rather vital that the government quickly be able to act and solve the problems of energy, foreign relations and globalism which includes trade policy. I have a “theory” why the impasse is in full blossom and why Speaker Pelosi is so intransigent about allowing a vote on solutions to our energy dependence. My theory of why this situation exists is explained as follows:
Legend has it that the famous revolutionary bandito, Poncho Villa had a strategy. When he knew that the government forces were moving on a village, he would not move to prevent them from entering said village. He would wait while the unruly forces pillaged the community, raping and murdering many of the citizens. After the carnage, he would wait until the following morning when the troops were hung over and only then would he attack killing most of the military forces. Because of the revenge factor, the people revered Poncho Villa for his “support” in bringing the offenders to justice not knowing that he could have prevented the misery in the first place. Poncho Villa, hence, gained major political credibility thereby enhancing his political power.
Historically the Democratic Party has applied the “Poncho Villa Syndrome” in the past. During the depression, some of the programs eventually adopted by the Democrats were proposed by the Hoover administration only to have the Democratic Congress block them until the Roosevelt administration won and took over when these and many other programs of Democrat origin were enacted.
A more recent example in California is when Governor Gray Davis was faced with an electric power shortage. Now the Democrat Legislature had tied up the State where it was impossible to build a power plant in the State. Hence, the State was entirely dependent on imported power. Naturally, the power providers, having a monopolistic advantage, ripped off the State with absurd rates and the result was an furious electorate and many power outages. When the political fallout portended the likely recall of the Governor, he reacted by unauthorized dictates that ALL environmental regulations and public hearings be waived and ordered the construction of new coal fired plants. However, it came too late to prevent his recall.
It appears to me that the Democratic Party is now applying the “Poncho Villa Syndrome” regarding, most significantly, the energy crisis with the astronomical rise in gasoline prices. While blaming the present Republican administration for the problems, they oppose EVERY possible solution philosophically and the Democratic Congressional leadership refuses to allow any proposal to come up for a vote while blaming the President and his administration for the problems. By denying any relief by political shenanigans, the people are angry and the President and his party get the brunt of the blame. I predict that if, and probably when, the Democrats win the upcoming election the ensuing result is that they will become oil drilling and power plant building fools so long as the Oil Companies and Power Plant Companies kick in to the party coffers. All time frames, previous prohibitions and review hearings will be waived. Democrats are so lucky to have the feckless Republicans, who accept their role as punching bags, making their plans to succeed easy.
This situation provides a golden opportunity for Independents, where we can rally behind the best candidate who will expose this chicanery and develop a sound Energy policy for the nation
Regards,

The most important vote we make is in the primary. That’s when we have an opportunity — and duty — to vote the bad incumbents (from both parties) out of office.

Our founding fathers would never have believed that we would our representatives but not hold them accountable. That is why each member of the House has to stand for reelection every TWO years.

Most people know nothing about the Progressive Caucus and what its goals are. Make copies of this column. Tell your friends and neighbors…without all that talk about hunting them down and jail. We don’t have to hunt them down. They are in Washington, where WE put them!

A good column about Nancy Pelosi. Nancy Pelosi makes Tip O’Neill seem lovable in comparison. Limousine liberal Nancy better enjoy her millions now because she won’t have anything eternally but much torment. Looking at her from that standpoint, one can laugh at Nancy Pelosi’s arrogance except that the stakes are very high for the nation. If Obama wins in November, and Pelosi and Reid add to their power then as well, then it is all over for the United States, but as of now there is still hope left for the nation.

Clay

GRITCH – noun

1) A woman who is a grinch and a bitch!

GRITCHY – adjective

2) Used to describe a woman in the act of spoiling the pleasure of others who is immoral, malicious, spiteful, and overbearing.

Mr. Barrett: I am a Democrat and read WND. After all, I need a good daily laugh at the moronic articles Farah pollutes the Internet with…
Ana

7 Aug 08 at 8:32 am
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And you have NO plans to follow Mr Farah’s vote none of the above plan, thus what I said still holds – Mr Farah’s plan only affects possible McCain voters.

Thanks, Jane and you look great.