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....
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Friday, July 18, 2008
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
What and why
"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. My hope is, it will do two things: First and foremost - it will allow me to rant about all the things that frustrate and anger me. Simple, I know, but I expect the venting will hopefully help me live longer. For the most part, I am a happy person. However, there are some things that just make my blood boil. Instead of keeping it bottled up inside, I now get the pleasure of sharing it with you!
Selfish reasons aside, the other purpose of my blog is more - shall we say - altruistic. I can be cynical but I have some hope (albeit small) that the citizens of the United States can actually take our country back from the politicians, lobbyists, criminals, greedy executives and other scum and help put our once great country back on the right track. Maybe this blog will generate some discussion serve as a call to action for some people. A lofty goal for sure but what the hell, right? At the very least, maybe we can all commiserate on the anger and frustration we feel with what has happened to our country.
You may sense from my comments thus far that this blog will be focused on political discussion. While that will certainly be a part of it, it will only be one subject of many I will rant about. As anyone that knows me would agree, I have strong opinions about almost everything....
It's a great movie quote and very much represents how I am feeling these days. That is why I am writing this blog. My hope is, it will do two things: First and foremost - it will allow me to rant about all the things that frustrate and anger me. Simple, I know, but I expect the venting will hopefully help me live longer. For the most part, I am a happy person. However, there are some things that just make my blood boil. Instead of keeping it bottled up inside, I now get the pleasure of sharing it with you!
Selfish reasons aside, the other purpose of my blog is more - shall we say - altruistic. I can be cynical but I have some hope (albeit small) that the citizens of the United States can actually take our country back from the politicians, lobbyists, criminals, greedy executives and other scum and help put our once great country back on the right track. Maybe this blog will generate some discussion serve as a call to action for some people. A lofty goal for sure but what the hell, right? At the very least, maybe we can all commiserate on the anger and frustration we feel with what has happened to our country.
You may sense from my comments thus far that this blog will be focused on political discussion. While that will certainly be a part of it, it will only be one subject of many I will rant about. As anyone that knows me would agree, I have strong opinions about almost everything....
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