An AP-Ipsos poll released this week shows just 17 percent of Americans believe the country is moving in the right direction, indicating the general level of pessimism is the worst in almost 30 years. A striking number for sure, but not very surprising to me. Clearly, most of us believe things are bad (and getting worse). What is our response to this unfortunate reality? In a word - nothing!
We are a country of apathetic, lazy and generally stupid people. People who talk and complain but do nothing. Don't get me wrong, I am as guilty as the next guy (although probably not as stupid). But it amazes me that our only reaction to what may amount to the degeneration of our country is the percent of Americans voting goes up a few points. It's time to face reality - neither Obama nor McCain will fix this situation. We need RADICAL change. What this country needs is a revolution!
What do I mean by revolution. Well, let me point you to the definition on Wikipedia. A revolution is a fundamental change in power or organizational structures that takes place in a relatively short period of time. Aristotle described two types of political revolution: Complete change from one constitution to another or modification of an existing constitution. This is exactly what the United States needs.
There is little to no chance we will be able to fix the many problems we have (healthcare program, budget deficit, war, recession, devalue of the dollar, crumbling infrastructure, zero long term energy policy, racism, lobbyists, crumbling transportation system, crime, etc.) by electing a new President. We need something much more dramatic. The two party system is broken and the structure and power of our government in no way represents the best interest of the people of this country.
Revolutions have taken place hundreds of times throughout the world.
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_revolutions_and_rebellions)
The people of this country need to wake up. We need to get angry! Politicians have been using America to serve their own interests for too long. We cannot accept this behavior any longer!!!
I will close with this: On the afternoon of Thursday, November 19, 1863 in Gettysburg, PA, Abraham Lincoln said "that government of the people, by the people, for the people shall not perish from the earth." Well, if he were alive today, Abe would be saddened to see that the government has, in fact, perished and is no longer run by the people and for the people.
It's time for a change....
"I'm mad as hell, and I'm not going to take this anymore!" - Network (1976). It's a great movie quote and very much represents how I am feeling these days. That is why I am writing this blog. It will allow me to rant about all the things that frustrate and anger me (there are many!).
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1 comment:
It's interesting that you cite Lincoln in your rant when it was Lincoln who demolished the federalist system that our founding fathers created. It was his "revolution" that started the nation down the path to destruction.
That said I agree that only a real revolution will ever fix this country.
The problem is that most people are far too stupid to understand what the fix should be and anyone who mentions healthcare or the environment is firmly in that too stupid group.
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