The Problem with Democrats

Being an extreme libertarian now for almost two years running, it might not come as a surprise that two of the three main individuals that initially pushed me in the direction of libertarian thought was Ron Paul and Ayn Rand. But would you be set-back if I told you that the guy that actually made me go out there and REGISTER libertarian is a freakin' magician/comedian/television host? It would certainly catch me off- guard.

Penn Jillette, famous for the Penn & Teller comedian/magician duo and current host of the excellent Showtime television series titled "Penn & Teller's Bullshit," is the one man that really pushed me over the edge. Sure, Ron Paul was more significant in that he introduced me to libertarian thought, and maybe Ayn Rand played a bigger role than Jillette because of her literature and non-fiction, but it was Penn Jillette and his red fingernail that encouraged me to actually go out and BE a libertarian, not just an appreciator of it's principles.


One thing that Mr. Jillette has said--and i have to agree with him here-- is that the Democratic Party usually shows itself to be "the party of hate." Although Jillette sees the Republicans as "the party of fear," Jillette has asserted that, with the recent out lash against many in the democratic movement, the Democrats have adopted many aspects of "fear mongering."

How are the Democrats the party of hate?

Well, for one, look at the way they treated Sarah Palin. Sure, I agree that she is not even suited to be the governor of a small and somewhat insignificant state, but the flat-out hate spewed from the mouths of numerous pundits on MSNBC and CNN is simply unforgivable: the unneeded criticism and negativity thrown at her daughter, the gossip surrounding her mentally challenged son, the probes and investigations into her husband and his affairs, are all examples of attempted character destruction the democratic party is so used to dishing out. This is just one example. What about the title they give citizens belonging to the tea party movement? TEA BAGGERS. What a joke.

But how are they ALSO becoming the party of fear?

Bailouts. Bailouts, bailouts, bailouts.
"If we don't do something, our economy may never recover."
"The consequences of these businesses failing are unimaginable."
"There are certain elements working within our capitalistic system that need to be filtered out."

Etc, etc, etc.

Hate. Fear. I guess it's a winning combo.