Duck Dynasty and Chris Christie

What do Phil Robertson from Duck Dynasty and Chris Christie have in common?  In my opinion, they both are narrow-minded, vindictive, homophobic, and hide behind a veneer of religion.   

Having been in government and knowing just a tad how government offices work, it is extremely difficult for me to believe that Chris Christie didn’t know what was going on during Bridgegate.  All of the people named in the scandal didn’t get to those high positions by being disloyal to someone who is obviously pettily vindictive.  You toe the line, or else.  Then he throws you out the window to save his own skin.  The thing about this that disturbs me, however, is not his bullying, vindictive tactics, it is the fact that his popularity ratings are still above 50%, both in New Jersey and the nation as a whole.   

And then you have the Duck Dynasty guy giving homophobic talks, racist comments, and exhibiting sexist attitudes, and he is hired back by A&E because of all of the flack they got for removing him from the show!  And what does this have to say about the viewers of A&E! 

Both of these men exhibit attitudes that are unfortunately prevalent in our society, and poison what is happening in Congress right now.  A sub-committee of the House Judiciary Committee met today to discuss anti-abortion legislation.  It was comprised entirely of Republican men, while pro-choice Democratic women had to stand in the hallway to protest!!  Whether one is anti- or pro-choice doesn’t make any difference in this case.  Women need to be included in these discussions since it is our lives these Republican men are making decisions about.  

All right, folks, listen up here!!  Let’s assume the worst that could happen.  We could lose control of the Senate in 2014, and still not control the House in the 2014 election.  Certainly President Obama would have to wield his signing pen in veto after veto.  Nothing constructive will be accomplished, because those in control of the House and Senate cannot stand the thought of a Democrat in the White House, much less a black one.  That, for them, is simply excruciating, and their record of opposing President Obama these past 5 years proves that fact. 

So, we have lost control of the House and Senate, and in 2016 a woman is elected President, be it Hillary Clinton or Elizabeth Warren.  Does anyone think that these narrow-minded, vindictive, homophobic, sexist, pseudo-religionists will treat a Democratic woman any better than they have a Democratic black man?  If you do, I have a great bridge between New York and New Jersey you can buy, if it is not grid-locked because Madame President needs to travel on it. 

Just imagine what would happen to me if I wrote a blog similar to this one if Chris Christie were elected President, with a Republican House and Senate to back him up.  Since he is known for dealing rather nastily with anyone who doesn’t give him their whole-hearted support, I wouldn’t give you a plugged nickel for the future of me or my family. 

So start gathering your pennies now to donate to Democrats everywhere.  And plan on those times you can donate time and effort to get those Democrats, or any rational person, elected.  Your future depends on it.