Some things are impossible.

Amazing. And gratifying. That Barack Obama wins the Nobel peace prize. Seems he can't make peace with the Republicans. But on the world stage, he's recognized as an outstanding peacemaker. It may be an indication that nobody can make peace with Republicans. Not even Ghandi. Or Jesus himself. All the more reason for me to be inclined to encourage Obama to tell the Republicans to go to hell. Yes, I've been disappointed in Obama for not being liberal enough. Or ruthless enough. But like Ghandi and Jesus, he frequently insists on turning the other cheek. Maybe for that reason I've also been disappointed at times in Ghandi and Jesus. For being too peaceful. Too forgiving. But by golly, come to think of it, they did a heck of a lot to change the world. For the good. Jesus, in particular, advocated socialist ideas. Working for the common good. Didn't he say that it's virtually impossible for a rich man to make his way to heaven? Unless, of course, he gave up his material riches. And went spiritual. Yes, far easier for a poor man to make it all the way to Paradise. Christians generally don't see it that way. So many of 'em are rabid capitalists. And Republicans. Anything but peacemakers when it comes to issues such as health care reform. They're for the status quo. For allowing capitalists to make obscene profits. Yes, that's their vision of Paradise. To plunder the masses. So they can live in luxury. And they think that's gawd sitting right next to 'em. Looking on approvingly. My gawd! How is it possible to make peace with the GOP? Obama may be able to make peace with himself. And with the world. But not with Republicans. Some things are impossible. --Jim Broede