Refreshment: Coming out!

Thursday, November 10, 2016
     I have to write.  First of all this blog should be called "cultivaterefreshmentjoy".  I did not fully understand until recently that I did not retire.  Rather I refreshed.  And in this refreshment I can and will set aside my cursed tendency to be an amiable, to not want to hurt my family members who do not think like I do, to be quiet and avoid controversy.  But now in my refreshment, I realize that being loving and civil to those who disagree with me does not mean that I cannot express myself. So here goes this word processor, processing my deepest emotions, raw and uncensored. Right now I am angry at myself  for not being more vocal in expressing my true feelings and let that fall where it may.  Yes, I came of age in the late sixties and early seventies.  I experimented with pot and other substances.  I survived and was better for it.  And yes, I came to question the destructive doctrine of the Christian Church, the brutal and very mistaken doctrine of blood atonement that my family held so dear.  I can keep silent no longer.
     But I digress.  A flood has been released by the election of Donald Trump.  I am stunned and horrified.  The lid is off!  I want no more Democratic bullshit!  Stand aside and let the young people be heard.  They are right!  They are more tolerant, accepting and brave than I have been, and far more enlightened than the generations that proceeded me.  Thank God for allowing all things.  God or Source, allows it all and puts in all in our court.  Well I accept this responsibility that I have tiptoed around for years and will now speak up!
An Open Letter to the Democratic Party:  
    I just heard New York Representative Crowley being interviewed by Stephanie Ruhle.  She asked about Michael Moore's assertion that the Democratic Party has failed us miserably and instead of just admitting the truth, Rep. Crowley said, "No, I don't think that is the case at all."  And then he proceeded to ramble on.  Respectfully but firmly, I say to him thank you for being here but now sit down and think about what you have just irresponsibly said.  First of all, you are in no position to say that the Democrats have not failed us.  I, for one, know the Democratic Party failed me.  I participated in my amiable way in the healthy primary debate about choosing the best candidate for the country.  It was impassioned and good.  And some of my dearest friends favored Hillary while others, like myself, favored Bernie.  And then came the primary votes and  I could see the Democratic Party manipulating their machine to favor an admittedly great person, Hillary Clinton, to the top of the ticket.  But the people favored Bernie, not only the young people but also many thinking Republican social conservatives.  Bernie was a unifier;  Secretary Clinton, clearly not so much.  Yet your tired, old establishment machine brought Hillary with all her issues to the top.  I don't know if you actually cheated to do this but for sure, you did everything you could to accomplish your preference.  This included allowing Hillary to make the lame and untrue claim that Bernie did not support health care reform, that he undermined President Obama, etc.  Even so, when Hillary became the nominee, Bernie chose unity and the majority of Bernie supporters got on board and at least committed their votes, if not their hearts, to Hillary.  And you failed! So at least take responsibility and admit this.  If you cannot do this, then step aside and make room for leaders who will be more honest and responsible.
     The popular vote went for Hillary, the weaker of our two primary candidates for the Democratic ticket.  This beautiful fact makes it clear that of the two major political parties in this country, the  Democrats come closer to reflecting the desires of the American people. Stop working against your own supporters!  Get with it!  Get it together Democrat Party leaders and get things done or get out!
Sincerely,
Billie Anderson
Hampton, TN