http://www.bluecheddar.net/?p=20791&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=occupy-the-gop-art-for-gov-may-8 a progressive blog in Wisconsin Tue, 21 May 2013 22:57:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 http://www.bluecheddar.net/?p=20791#comment-2818 DAR Sat, 28 Apr 2012 23:40:25 +0000 http://www.bluecheddar.net/?p=20791#comment-2818 Boxman–I will vote for whichever Democrat comes through the primary. But if the anti-Walker passion could coalesce behind Art K-R, we could in effect be rid of Walker by May 9th

]]> http://www.bluecheddar.net/?p=20791#comment-2812 Boxman Signs Sat, 28 Apr 2012 21:17:51 +0000 http://www.bluecheddar.net/?p=20791#comment-2812 First let me say I have the utmost admiration for Worley Dervish. And I agree with much, if not all, of what she says. My issue is practical politics. The dilemma is as old as the hills. When do I vote my conscience and when do I vote for a candidate who fulfills most of my criteria and can win. I was tempted to vote for Ralph Nader. But I believed his candidacy was only symbolic. Symbols mean a lot to me but they don’t trump winning unless my choices are limited to tyrannical imbeciles. Democrats, Progressives, Liberals et al. did a fine job hanging together through Feb/Mr 2011 and on through the Recall Petition Phase. Since then they have fallen back to their usual fragmentation default, “when the rubber hits the road” posture. I can feel it at the Capitol every day. The old camaraderie is gone or lightly hidden beneath a cloak of palpable tension. Yes, we sing and rally but something is missing. Choosing has become cheap quibbling over four great candidates. Legislative Democrats have chosen a cozy colleague and haven’t left enough of the decision up to the people. The Unions have taken a hit for their early support of another – a bad rap I would say – but it has become divisive. The other two candidates have been left hanging in the wind. The Democratic candidates and progressive voters need to get their thinking straight so the people can choose their DEMOCRAT. This is a war. Good generals don’t call in the army of Luxembourg just because they have fine ideals and dress up real pretty. Arthur is a well-intentioned, brave young man but only a vote one Democrat won’t receive.
Mary, you have every right to vote for Arthur. Again, I have no gripe with your arguments – they’re sound. I even applaud your independence and bravery. I gave up fighting for the Gene McCarthy’s in 1968. Not because his cause wasn’t worth fighting for. Because it was symbolic energy I’ll always treasure expending but wish I had back.
Your brother in the cause and with respect, Box Man

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