And that is where the interview begins with Ms. Scozzafava, she seems to be grinding her teeth, looking down at her feet, probably wondering what went wrong with this campaign, how did it go so terribly wrong?

I asked one simple question, "Assembly woman Scozzafava, why doesn't Sarah Palin like you"? The look on her face when I asked that question, if looks could kill, and all that, but all of the sudden her anger didn't seem directed at me, all of the sudden a waterfall of bitterness came raining down upon us.

"I didn't know", she began, "when I got into this race that Sarah Palin even knew who I was, well I am pretty sure she did not know who I was, but somehow she decided to make it known she was in support of a challenger of mine  that weird guy from the Conservative Party. I don't know what happened, and then all of the sudden people were talking sides like this was a life or death situation, some epic struggle over who will control the party, and when I turned around they were all against me, I mean do you know what it is like to have a guy like Newt Gingrich support you in NY's 23rd,", she took one long deep breath and sighed, I thought I would get another question in. She continued with a look of disbelief in her eyes, "It is NY state for God's sake", she exclaimed, "we're not reactionaries, there are so few of us left in congress, how will they expand the party if they keep kicking us out"! She slowed and looked right at me. I slowly got my thoughts together, "Are you endorsing anyone in the Race"? Her eyes seemed to be looking right through me, her expression was intent, deliberate and she seemed as to be choosing her words each one with care.  She looked hard right into my eyes, "It is increasingly clear that pressure is mounting on many of my supporters to shift their support. Consequently, I hereby release those individuals who have endorsed and supported my campaign to transfer their support as they see fit to do so. I am and have always been a proud Republican. It is my hope that with my actions today, my party will emerge stronger and our district and our nation can take an important step towards restoring the enduring strength and economic prosperity that has defined us for generations. You can either vote for Sauron the Conservative Party candidate or Bill Owens Pro-Choice, Pro-Woman, Pro-Environment, Pro-Jobs, Pro-Infrastructure. It is your choice." With that she smiled at me slyly, promptly rose from her chair, turned on her heel and left the Deli.

As one of the best under the influence writers suggested: We are now delving into " A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream".

Dee Scozzafava has been caught in the crossfire of the American Dream, the one where the dream is blown to pieces. I just can't help think of several passages from the great pieces/book by Thompson, they seem to be appropriate no matter what era we live, with a few tiny tweaks. 

"There was every reason to believe republicans were heading for trouble, they'd pushed their  luck a bit far. They'd abused every rule the party lived by--burning the locals, abusing the tourists, terrifying the help, but never ever shit on each other!  The only hope now,  was the possibility that they'd gone to such excess, with that gig, that nobody in a position to bring the hammer down on them (the voters) could possibly believe it . . . When they brought their  act into this town, they brought it in heavy. They didn't  waste any time with cheap shucks and misdemeanors. They went straight for the jugular. Get right into the muck and threw their loyal member under the bus. The mentality of republican politics is so grossly atavistic that a really massive in-fighting brawl  often slips by unrecognized."

I know Hunter! WTF? Dee Sozzafava, pro-choice, North Eastern Yankee republican tossed aside by republican in-fighting, so R's support the who again, the Conservative Party candidate, who the fuck is that? Seriously? Okay I am down with that because all this benefits the Democrat.

But isn't it true that these party splitters are really " the Menace--not in disguise, but stone-obvious former drug abusering, with a flagrantly cranked-up act that was intended to push all the way to the limit . . . not to prove any final, political point, and not even as a conscious mockery: It was mainly a matter of life-style, a sense of obligation and even duty. If the voters were gathering  for a three way scuttle,  they feel the "real conservatives" should be represented. Beyond that, they'd been out of their heads for so long now, that a gig like this seemed perfectly logical. Considering the circumstances, I  am quite sure they feel totally meshed with their  karma."

We can rewrite Fear and Loathing just for this episode the irony never ends, nor does the humor. 

Let the Meltdown continue!!!

I finished reading another one of ThearP's posts , Thanks Thera, I can't tell you how moving that story was. It gives one pause to know there are folks who are against health reform and in particular a publicly run health insurance option. One does have to wonder how anyone could be against reform.  I was jarred by Thera's report. A boy left alone, maybe with a father that isn't so great, all because as a society we failed Terri Lynn. She worked hard, she deserved to have access to health care, because she is an American, and for no other reason. I have to say paying more in taxes that make sure everyone has access to health care seems a small price to pay, so that argument seems a harsh canard. Makes a human cringe at just hearing that kind of cold response. Sends shivers down ones spine, I never expect humans to have such disregard for the already living.
When I think about how little we seem to care for one another, I wonder if there ever was a time when it might have been different.
Greed,  greed in the Gordon Gekko mold, a mean greed, one that cares nothing for victims and those who ultimately lose out in this society, because for someone to be a big winner in this society, someone must also be a big loser, even when they try as hard as they can.
Our legislators must know how strongly we feel about this, it is the only way we can continue to move forward with solid reform, with a strong regulatory arm within the legislation.
First everyone must contact Harry Reid's Office, and your own senator, t is really important, even if you have to mail it via snail mail.
Make sure he  and they know, you know about rule 22. Demand rule 22 be set aside in order for a traditional filibuster to take place, no procedural filibusters should be allowed for this issue . This is more than important than anything but jobs and getting out of all these wars we seem to be in.. We have to fight for people like Terri Lynn and those who have gone before her and those who will inevitably go after her, leaving children, spouses, parents, our world, because we owe it to them, we must get something done and what ever happens there must be a publicly run insurance option. As American's we not only deserve this option, we demand
this option.
Oh and one more think, Joe Lieberman can suck it!
Link to US Senators:
http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm
Harry Reid:

522 HART SENATE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON DC 20510

(202) 224-3542

Web Form: reid.senate.gov/contact/index.cfm

Well you can call his officemoving

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Who's gonna help you through the night?

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Who's always there to make it right?

Who loves you pretty baby,
Who's gonna help you through the night?

Who loves you pretty mama,
Who's always there to make it right?

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Who loves you pretty baby?
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Who loves you pretty baby?

When tears are in your eyes,
And you can't find the way.

It's hard to make believe,
You're happy when you're gray.

Baby when you're feelin' like,
You'll never see the mornin' light.

Come to me,
Baby, you'll see.

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Who's gonna help you through the night?

Who loves you pretty mama,
Who's always there to make it?

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Who loves you pretty baby?
Who's gonna love you mama?

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And when you think,
The whole wide world has passed you by.

You keep on tryin',
But you really don't know why.

Baby when you need a smile,
To help the shadows drift away.

Come to me,
Baby, you'll see.

Who loves you pretty baby,
Who's gonna help you through the night?

Who loves you pretty mama,
Who's always there to make it?

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Who's gonna love you, love you?
Who's gonna love you?

Who loves you,
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Baby,
Baby,
Doot-doo-doot.

Come to me,
Baby, you'll see.

Who loves you pretty baby,
Who's gonna help you through the night?

Who loves you pretty mama,
Who's always there to make it?

Who loves you,
Who's gonna love you, love you?
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Who loves you,
Who's gonna love you, love you?
Who's gonna love you Not Douchey Joe Lieberman folks, he has once again thrown his hat(e) in with the neo-confederates, and said, he will join a filibuster. GUESS WHAT JOE, DON'T CARE ANYMORE BUT HOPEFULLY HARRY REID WILL RIP YOUR  COMMITTEE RIGHT OUT FROM UNDER YOUR FLAT WHITE ASS. COULD I HATE YOU ANYMORE THAN I DO RIGHT NOW JOE, NO, NOT MUCH CHANCE OF THAT. But I say, go ahead, filibuster, let's see where that gets you.
Never expect the right thing from Joe Lieberman, he just wants that huge head of his in the news as often as possible. Joe Lieberman Media Whore.