A New Twist: A Specter Running Scared

I haven’t ranted in a while, for that I apologize…To both of my readers. But I had to write about the Arlen Specter debacle because it absolutely defines what politicians stand for today; and that is about holding onto power, not principle.

What is most glaring in Arlen's statement is the 6th paragraph. There he admits in no uncertain terms that he is unwilling to face the voters that have kept him in office for 29 years. In essence, He admits he violated the principles of the party he represented for decades and so, to better ensure he holds onto the reigns of power, he’s going to jump ship and not hold himself accountable to voters that would "kick the bum out."

Dear readers (it’s been a while, so maybe just “reader” will suffice), this is the “leadership" you’re getting when you pull the lever for a Democrat or a Republican. You get not a person who will hold true to the convictions you voted for, rather, you are getting a person who will go wherever the poll winds take him to best ensure victory.

I strongly urge you to review the platform of the Libertarian Party…A party of principle…And decide for yourself which is a “wasted vote”; a vote for a viable 3rd party looking out for responsible (and limited) government, or a vote for a 2-party candidate that may bail out on you when it appears he has some explaining to do.