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Going toward the light?
The near-death of the Democratic Party
[Part 2 of a series that started with New Year; same hysteria and ignorance.]
Sometimes I feel o.k. but when I talk I stutter
I can’t remember back a few minutes ago
The doctors all come up with the same answer
Boy if I’m that far gone there’s nowhere else to go.
I hope that it’s only amnesia
Believe me I’m sick but not insane
Yeah, I hope that it’s only amnesia
My friends they don’t look at me the same.
(partial lyrics from the song “Amnesia” by the Pousette-Dart Band)
I continue this series by telling a tale of things most my age or older—e.g., the aged-sage™ Jane Curtin, a septuagenarian—should recall. But one particular historical sidebar may not be known by some, forgotten by others, but once known or reminded might prefer to pretend never happened. Those much younger may have been taught some of the political history, but the financial sidebar they almost certainly and universally don’t know. This series is a parable for those who have ears to hear, eyes to see, and an ability to learn from history.
