Welcome to the New Totalitarian States of America...you asked for it.

Welcome, welcome! Step right up and find your place in line, or shall we say your place in order as the new Totalitarian States of America is unveiled. You asked for it, you got it! It's all yours now baby. We are about to witness the most aggressive abuse of political power in 6 decades. The conservatives in this country are foaming at the mouth, just waiting to take a bite out of the liberalism they so despise.

Already in Congress, political power jockies have moved to absolve Mr. Tom DeLay of Texas and exempt him from the rules that govern our congressional body. Mr. DeLay is accused of a crime, one he probably committed and should serve time for. But criminal theft and fraud in Washington, DC is another post. However, intervening to save the day comes - da da da - Super Republican Man. Able to make sure that mo powerful member of their party is subject to the rule of the State.

What you are witnessing is abuse of power. It starts small and grows like a weed. Watch the conservatives in Congress, watch the President. They are all in a land grab right now, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. The next four years will be a terrifying four years for any American who values personal freedom and self-determination. The religious are among us, upon us and out to get us.

Good Luck America.

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November 2, 2004 - U.S. Election Day

try not to participate in mass emails on politics, mostly because I still believe that voting is a personal and private decision, and because it is not good for my blood pressure. However, this election gives reason for concern. The list of recipients for this email is small. It contains only people with whom I have had reasonable conversations about the system, and who have the intellectual strength to consider something different.

Consider a 3rd party - don't waste your vote supporting our either/or system of government. Stand up and tell the politicians you are tired of living in a bi-polar political world. The US is one of the only industrialized democracies in the world without a viable multi-party government and look where it gets us - focused on personality bashing and inter-party war mongering.

Make the focus in Washington on coalition and cooperation between members, not on Whips and Leaders and party line votes.

Consider an alternative party. Start with the Libertarians, you may find that they represent you better than either of the majors. For a list of all candidates - click here.

Good luck and God help us.

Alex