This guy wrote what may be one of the most asinine political letters that I’ve seen the DTH publish.
The upside is, he opened the door for blatant partisanship on the opinion page, and I’d wager the DTH is looking for a good (or several good) response letters to stir up some controversy.
Here’s my response, but they have a habit of not publishing my letters, so please, outdo me!
Edison McIntyre is a little confused. In his September 21st letter, he implores voters to supply Barack Obama with a Democratic congress so that the “progressive programs” of the President can be passed.
Of course, there is a strong Democrat majority in both houses of Congress. Besides, the programs that McIntyre list (health care reform and stimulus) have already been passed (and are disastrous). As far as cleaning up the nation’s budget mess, the Democrats and Obama have put the national debt on a path to exceed GDP!
That’s about the worst governing since the Bush administration. Because if Mcintyre is right about one thing, it’s that Bush, Cheney, and the GOP were a disaster, and were rightfully disapproved of, particularly on college campuses. But according to the DTH article “Democratic party loses college student followers,” the Democrats aren’t faring much better.
If only there was some sort of third option…
Look, I’m not saying each of you has to vote Libertarian (though you should), but at least look into it. Obama talks about handing the keys back to those who crashed the car – harsh words for a man whose party was had a majority in the 110th congress. Democrats and Republicans drove us into this ditch in tandem.
You should know that you do have other options. If you want a principled commitment to economic and social freedom, vote Libertarian. At least give it some thought if you think it may be worth looking beyond the demublicans.
Keep your eyes peeled for more details regarding Libertarian candidate for US Senate Mike Beitler’s appearance on campus, in early October.
