A brand new political season is in its dawn. In a country undeniably discomfited with our current president, we the people of the United States are faced with a new assemblage of potential leaders ready to control the reins of the most influentual nation in history. Being a true blood sport that national politics is - only the strongest, most willing, slickest talking individuals are left standing on the day these fonts meet this URL. So, without further ado, let's do a mild assessment of the situation and candidates in an effort to immerse the mind into reality.
It is a day in early February of a presidential election year. 300 Million plus people carry their own burdeon in which life has enstowed, some heavier than others. As individuals and families carry about their lives, they look to government for their own reasons. On this normally cold month, the contents of this so called melting pot is busy deciding who is most capable of stirring us into the most comfortable vat of goo to simmer in without cracking and breaking the entire project. With so much on the plate: overseas operations using the military, rising healthcare costs, credit crisis, unchecked governmental spending, political corruption, and fears from everything from illegal immigration to climate change to the economy; an intellegent and forumulaic chef must be chosen to satisfy so many people. Ah what a simple task, huh?
Enough skirting, time for the cream in the middle. Since our country isn't open-minded enough to include any more than two parties seriously in a presidential race, and I started writing this piece late into the race, we are only down to three serious contenders. Republicans have all but formally inducted John McCain as their parties go to guy, as Democrats have decided to allow the two super-weights named Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama conduct a reality show like dramafest to captivate their followers intrigue. Only time will tell what comes of this, stay tuned and sense will be made of it all!
Friday, February 8, 2008
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
America
Finding it fitting for my first post & topic; "America" is a place, an ideology, an ever-evolving practice that truly symbolizes what this page exists for. So much is to be admired about the American spirit, the American way, and the American purpose. However, America can know no bounds in shame, as practices antithetical to its original design have distorted its prototypical face.
In a time where politics have gone awry, serving itself in selfish mannerisms that disgust all individual thinkers, only the extremists have a voice. Being passionate is an honorable thing, but being completely partisan is a totally blind ambition which leads to being wrong at least half of the time. Many may argue "by trying to please everybody, you please no one". To the contrary, abruptly denying a middle AND the other extreme in a resolution is sure to create a solution which only appeals to the cheerleaders of a political party or those with an inflexible line of beliefs.
If one believes partisan extremism is a good thing, I present a demand, followed by a question to those whom refuse to meet the demand:
Choose one: Anarchy or authoritarianism.
How hard would you fight for a middle ground?
Life is dynamic, and America suggests "Freedom" as its endearing quality. Thus, an independent solution is to be found with each and every issue presented in our culture, our political system, and our respective lives. The beauty of America is touted to be everything from its Bill of Rights, to its innovations, and to its overall drive and desire to help with love and selflessness. Obviously, disgust arises when these characteristics are perverted, distorted, neglected, or otherwise abused. Being so closed-minded as to follow the party in an attempt to save face or even indoctrinate is exactly what causes such abuse upon our nations positive fibre as a whole.
Remember: those whom protect only their egos and their friends do not care about the constitution, because the constitution cares about every American.
This post is a general marker of what this site is all about: individual thinking and actual solutions that do not only follow an agenda. As such, I will not allow comments to this particular post.
In a time where politics have gone awry, serving itself in selfish mannerisms that disgust all individual thinkers, only the extremists have a voice. Being passionate is an honorable thing, but being completely partisan is a totally blind ambition which leads to being wrong at least half of the time. Many may argue "by trying to please everybody, you please no one". To the contrary, abruptly denying a middle AND the other extreme in a resolution is sure to create a solution which only appeals to the cheerleaders of a political party or those with an inflexible line of beliefs.
If one believes partisan extremism is a good thing, I present a demand, followed by a question to those whom refuse to meet the demand:
Choose one: Anarchy or authoritarianism.
How hard would you fight for a middle ground?
Life is dynamic, and America suggests "Freedom" as its endearing quality. Thus, an independent solution is to be found with each and every issue presented in our culture, our political system, and our respective lives. The beauty of America is touted to be everything from its Bill of Rights, to its innovations, and to its overall drive and desire to help with love and selflessness. Obviously, disgust arises when these characteristics are perverted, distorted, neglected, or otherwise abused. Being so closed-minded as to follow the party in an attempt to save face or even indoctrinate is exactly what causes such abuse upon our nations positive fibre as a whole.
Remember: those whom protect only their egos and their friends do not care about the constitution, because the constitution cares about every American.
This post is a general marker of what this site is all about: individual thinking and actual solutions that do not only follow an agenda. As such, I will not allow comments to this particular post.
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