AP Photo by Brennan
Linsley at Boulder Municipal Airport, 9/14/2013
The Democratic Party cultivates the notion that it is always
“trying to do the right thing.” The
photo above is of Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper, along with U.S. Senators
Mark Udall (on the left) and Michael Bennet (on the right). The left shoulder of Representative Jared
Polis and the chin of Representative Ed Perlmutter are also shown in the photo.
This is a picture of Colorado politicians expressing concern
for victims of our recent floods. Please
note that they are all members of the Democratic Party.
America’s cultural understanding that the Democratic Party
is always trying to do the right thing is a huge advantage in the world of
politics. It vests moral
authority in the Democratic Party, and works to shield affiliates of the
Democratic Party from scrutiny.
Here’s a recent example:
The
Atlantic Wire covers the story, showing that Time Magazine displays its content differently, depending on
whether it is for American consumption or world consumption. Should we be concerned about the motives of Time?
Not when Americans believe:
Time Magazine is always trying to do the
right thing.
How about the
unusual scrutiny of Tea Party organizations by the IRS? What about the DOJ looking the other way when Colorado citizens violate federal
marijuana statutes? It’s helpful
when Americans know:
Federal agencies
are always trying to do the right thing.
With the recent war crimes in Syria, should actors like Ed
Asner be concerned about their anti-war message and presidential policy? Not when they know:
Hollywood
is always trying to do the right thing.
What about a
liberal arts college covering up a racism hoax? Should we worry that colleges are not
teaching students the right lessons? Not
when we think:
School
administrators are always trying to do the right thing.
Consider the recent recall of a couple of
Democratic Party state senators in Colorado. Some think the recall was based on a “betrayal
in leadership.” However, the
legislators involved do not see it that way.
They believe their Democratic Party ideology is more important than
representing the views of their constituents.
Angela Giron and John Morse are confident in knowing:
They are
always trying to do the right thing.
American culture affords the Democratic Party wide latitude
because the Democratic Party is accomplished at delivering this narrative. Our media, the entertainment industry,
government agencies and those politicians supporting the Democratic Party
relish the power. Jesse Jackson, Jr.,
Anthony Wiener, John Edwards, and even Melowese
Richardson know their personal problems don’t matter, because:
They are
always trying to do the right thing.
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