Daily Pundit » Tertium Quids
At the Tertium Quids site, there’s a nice little barn burner of a speech that was delivered in ‘06. It sums up how my political beliefs have evolved over the last few years, and where they’re headed in the future. An exerpt:
As parents we know that we cannot discipline children without first explaining:
* what the rules are, and
* what the consequences will be for inappropriate behavior.With a national election one week behind us, and the entire General Assembly up for reelection in November of next year, now is the perfect time to explain to our elected representatives:
* what the rules are, and
* what the consequences will be for inappropriate behavior.1st principle – Never, Never, Again.
* I will never go to the polls again to vote for someone who does not share, and who is not actively advancing, my principles and values.
* I will never go to the polls again because this candidate is slightly more competent than that candidate.
* I will never go to the polls again because, “Sure my candidate stinks, but he’s a [add the name of a political party here].”
Let’s get something straight. It is not our job to support political candidates. It is their job to earn our support. Period.
