"In other words, CheneyBush would get a third term, and the country and the Constitution, after what we've been through the past eight years, cannot afford more gross misrule and unnecessary wars abroad. Like many traditional Republicans I know, I'll be voting for the Democrat this year, hoping Obama can start the process of undoing the damage and getting the country back on track.
"One last warning. None of my, and the Democrats', optimism will be realized unless the Obama campaign is ready to fight ferociously in the courts for the right of everyone to vote and to have their votes counted honestly. And there will be no victory unless the voting turnout for Obama is absolutely humongous. So you guys have a lot of work in front of you in the next two-and-a-half months. Go do it!"
And with that, Shallow Throat jogged out of the park, leaving me dazed but somewhat elevated in mood.#
First published by The Crisis Papers and Democratic Underground 8/26/08.
Copyright 2008 by Bernard Weiner
Go here ( www.crisispapers.org/weinerpubs.htm#shallow ) to read other conversations with the Shallow Throat character.
(Note: You can view every article as one long page if you sign up as an Advocate Member, or higher).
