by Pastor Jeff Crippen, America Outloud:

Today’s Democratic party is much like the mafia of old – although I prefer that mafia to the Left of today. Let me explain.

If you have ever watched the Godfather movie series, you will remember that the mafia chief – the godfather – solidified his rule in a city or district by being a kind of problem solver to the people of his kingdom. The local politicians wouldn’t or couldn’t help, for instance, a widow who was about to lose her home. Or a small businessman whose livelihood was in jeopardy somehow. Before an election, the godfather might distribute some cash or gifts to voters who were encouraged to cast their ballots for the candidate owned by the godfather.