Intermittent Rant

It seems that many people I know are crossing over to the Right these days. I mean, who could blame them? The Republican Party controls the White House, The Congress, and the Supreme Court. It’s like they’re winning the culture war. Well, many have confessed to me their intention to declare their party affiliation as Republican. Fine. I’m an independent and always will be. But I’m an independent because I want to be, because I truly believe in it. And I truly believe everyone has the right to make their own decisions, that that is truly the American way…not to be told what to think or what to favor, but to decide for oneself.

But it’s funny how people tell me that they’re Republicans now. It’s like they’re coming out. It’s like it’s somehow taboo. It’s ironic for lack of a better word. The Republican Party, so rabidly anti-gay, has members that whisper their affiliation. Like it’s a secret. Well, not always. When they’re amongst friends, they’re not too shy. I’ve known a lot of conservatives in my lifetime. It’s like get two of them together and the snide remarks and self-righteous bullshit start flying. But then again, with liberals, it’s not that different. They don’t need backup. A lone liberal can be just as pompous. One liberal can be just as bad as two conservatives.

So like I said, I’m an independent…as I suspect like most Americans. Whether they’re willing to admit it or not.