Published Thursday, November 19, 2009

Democratic revolution in Georgia

My fellow Georgians, you are in the midst of a revolution. But let me be clear: We ain't socialists. We're Democrats. If my conservative brothers in Coweta County are having a hard time raising your blades against the grass along Highway 34, then I think you'll find it more challenging to cut down the progressive movement in the country as a whole.

We don't condemn gays.

We don't mind folks of any religious persuasion, so long as they commit to non-violence.

We speak some Spanish and want our brothers from the deep, deep South to hop aboard our bandwagon.

We love black people and white people, and we're willing to tolerate greens.

We rely on Keynesian economics, not trickle-down.

We don't judge folks who've had pre-maritals.

We will not legislate against drinking alcohol, smoking tobacco or marijuana.

We don't mix religion with affairs of state.

We prefer to leave trees intact, as both the environmentalists and sportsmen in our ranks rely on the preservation of the great outdoors.

We believe a federal health care plan, while in competition with private plans as well, is nothing to be feared.

We believe it's time for America to wind down her wars.

But above all else we still believe in democracy and that the great experiment of our federal union must be preserved.

It's time to man up to the plate and join the winning team. We don't discriminate, and we need the help of the Georgia's Ty Cobbs as much as her Hank Aarons. Remember that the Democrats were in charge for the state's entire history until Sonny's governorship, except during reconstruction. There's no reason why it can't be in the hands of Democrats again.

Buck Alford

Newnan