Is abortion the only issue facing Americans?
This issue has dominated our national dialog simply because the corporate party system hinges on wedge issues. It is the principal of Sun Tzu; The Art of War: divide and conquer. It is a tactic used most clearly and most recently by Presidential adviser Karl Rove, who is said to have been heavily involved with the selection of Harriet Myers. Could this be a "fake" nominee, only to be knocked down by Conservatives and replaced with an extremist? Or perhaps Mr. Bush is only thinking of his own protection. Given the close ties between he and Myers over the years, how do you think this potential "justice" would vote concerning matters of possible impeachment? It seems as though nearly everything any recent sitting administration does has been weighed against the principal of Sun Tzu. How much further divided can this nation be before it fails us all?
And the problem is not necessarily our disagreement on social or economic policy. It all boils down to the application of this ancient text. It is the dogma of capitalism and corporate warfare, both real and financial. It is the guiding light of our current administration, and many past political campaigns. It is the key to the underlying truth of our society: Federal politicians are literally at war with the public.
It is because of this that Roe v. Wade will never be overturned. Without it, we would not be so evenly split in the polls. If a right-wing judge overturned it, the corporate parties could no longer function, regardless of what anyone thinks of the morality of abortion. Republicans currently have the votes to pass anti-abortion laws. Why has there been no effort made? No matter what corporate Democrats claim, Roe v. Wade is not really under threat. No matter what bigwig Republicans say to get your vote, they will never really make good on their promise to outlaw abortion. It is an essential wedge for both parties.
So, everyone just calm down a bit, eh?
