After reading a transcript of Howard Dean’s acceptance speech for DNC Party Chair, I would like to consider a few of the things he said.

“We know that we’re the party for young Americans…working Americans… and we know that we’re the party for older Americans and veterans, and members of the Armed Services…”
So much is wrong with what he said here. But let’s start with what’s right. The Democratic Party is the party for young Americans, between 18-29. This age group voted for Kerry 54 to 45 percent. A clear victory for Kerry. The rest of what he says is absolutely false. Who knows where he got his information (it is likely he made it up.) Americans working full time voted for President Bush 53 to 45 percent. Even Americans who described themselves as not working full time voted for Bush 51 to 49 percent. His next statement - that the Democratic part is “the party for older Americans,” is even more absurd. Of those 60 and older, Bush won with an 8 point lead, 54 to 46 percent. Voters who described themselves as, “in the military or a veteran,” voted for President Bush 57 to 41 percent. (In case Dean is reading this, that’s a 16 point lead.) I realize it is difficult to comprehend what cold hard facts mean, especially in the form of numbers (maybe it is time for Democrats to concede the failure of public schools), but there it is, laid out plain and simple. I even took the numbers from a cable favorite for liberals, CNN.

“And we know that no matter where you live or who you are, what you look like or how you worship, ours is the diverse party that welcomes you.”
This might hold true if you are a Muslim, practice secular Judaism or claim to be atheist. But for those who - as Ann Coulter says, belong to “a small religious cult,” that worships Christ, be careful, the liberals would like to crucify you next.

In reference to the budget, Dean said, “Republicans cannot be trusted with your money.”
My immediate reaction to this is - “and Democrats can be trusted?” But then I realized that, to some extent, I agree with him. Yes, I - super conservative Stephanie don’t trust anyone, left or right with my money. I trust myself with it. The difference between the Democratic and Republican platform here, is that Democrats trust themselves with your money, and Republicans would like you to keep as much of it as possible. I think the underlying problem here, is that Democrats don’t trust Americans with their own money.

“Social Security is one of the proudest achievements of the Democratic Party…”
Really, I find this sad. I almost feel sorry for the Party, if their greatest and proudest achievement is a black-hole of American money. On the other hand, maybe they are proud of the fact that they single handedly created one of the biggest problems we face today. After all, we know Democrats love to wreak havoc. I guess they accomplished that goal. Today’s youth will inevitably bear the brunt of this massive liberal blunder.

“Republicans will not tell America what our agenda is. We will do that.”
Dean is right. Republicans won’t tell America what its agenda is. America has already decided what its agenda is. Americans voted for President Bush in greater numbers than any President in history has attained. (Again, this would be obvious if liberals had any concept of numbers.)

Finally, “I’ve found that the path to power, oddly enough, is to trust others with it. That means putting the power where the voters are.”
Amen, I agree! Now if only liberals would just act according to what they say. If they truly trusted the people they would trust their overwhelmingly united decision to back the Republican Platform. In case Dean isn’t informed, prior to the 2004 election, Republicans held more seats in both the House and Senate, and last November added again to those numbers. (Again, I realize that I’m asking for a basic understanding of numbers.)