There was something about him that just raised internal red flags. You don't know what it specifically was, just something that pinged a discomfort.
The GOP told you that no position had ever been vetted more closely. That he was upstanding, admired and a pillar of the community. Everyone loves him.
So you swallowed that discomfort and tried to push down that suspicion. Your sense of confidence has been shaky from fighting to feel safe on so many fronts. Maybe it's not fair to hold him accountable for being burned so badly before. But the whispers get louder.
And the louder they become, the harder the GOP pushes him against you. Forces him on you. The GOP berates you for not seeing how lucky you are that he's ready to get working.
But there's no ignoring the other voices now. Voices crying out to listen to them. Voices begging just to slow down because forcing the issue hurts and they just need some more time.
The GOP puts their metaphorical hand on their mouths, trying to quiet them before everyone hears. They are not going to take "no" for an answer.
Others, well-meaning and wanting to be allies, speak up. They point out factual inaccuracies. They raise historical norms and inconsistencies. They back up the voices just begging to be considered in this equation. We are blinking and feel buffeted against the wind at the sheer force of how we're being pushed. The more we beg, the more aggressive the GOP becomes.
from Latest from Crooks and Liars
via Click me for Details
No comments:
Post a Comment