Over the past few months in Congress, we have seen the dysfunction of the Republican Party in full view. We have seen that party fail to elect a Speaker of the House, chain itself to a radical and small minority of its own members, bicker constantly among themselves, and play political games with the budget process - and with promotions of top military personnel - at a critical time in world affairs. They display weakness and disunity to the world at a time when the United States must be the beacon of democracy to the rest of the world.
We now are faced with a party that cannot even execute the very thing they were elected to do. Right now, Republicans in Congress cannot even advance the laws that would “own the libs.” The fact is Republicans are stuck in the mire of their own unseriousness, and are bound to the whims of a particularly irresponsible group of representatives that is more focused on getting views, clicks, and likes for themselves on social media than on doing what is right for the people of the United States.
We have seen similar dysfunction within Harford County’s own government. Over the past few months, we have witnessed ongoing battles between the County Executive, a member of the County Council, and the Sheriff’s office, now involving investigations and lawsuits that will cost the taxpayer even more money and distract from the the actual function of our County’s government - addressing the needs of Harford’s citizens. This is not serious government; rather, it is just more of “government for clicks.”
For four decades now, we have been force-fed Reagan’s lie that “government is not the solution; government is the problem.” In fact, nothing could be farther from the truth, and it is the unserious and unscrupulous political spawn of Reagan, Gingrich, Limbaugh, and Fox News that have corrupted the Republican party we know today. It is past time that serious people - of all political persuasions - band together in the biggest possible tent to restore the integrity of all levels of our government.
We, as Democrats, have the opportunity to lead the reversal of this trend, and we owe it to ourselves and to our children to do all we can to entrust serious, ethical, and responsible people with the seats of power. I ask each of you to give of your time and talent to spread our message, elect serious and qualified candidates, and pass legislation that actually helps all Americans.
In times like these, the weight of the issues confronting us can feel overwhelming. We are confronted with work that will not be completed in our lifetimes. But the longest of journeys begins with the first step out the door.
I invite you to take that step and help us build the alternative that we need in Harford County - please forward and share this message with friends who share your values, spread the word, and join us in organizing and mobilizing Democrats in Harford County by volunteering with the HCDCC!