We are closer today than we ever have been, right? The worlds massive expanses are traversed in milliseconds, millions of times a day, due to the rapid advancements in network technology. Why is it, then, that we are further from the truth then ever? Shouldn't we be on the front lines of breaking news at all times with such amazing information relay speeds? This isn't the case, however, instead, we are so wrapped up in a personalized webspace that we are miles away (figuratively) from what truly matters in our world. Politics, hunger, world affairs, all of these things need our attention, yet get so little of it that I fear for our near future.
I'm sure some of you heard of the Debt Crisis and its ensuing political arguments in some form. The United States of America was in a situation, a problem, that led to an immediate need for a new bill to be passed; a bill leading to a higher debt cieling. The debt cieling is basically how much we are allowed to borrow, at most, from foreign countries to pay our expenses. Why we're raising that number is simple, too much porkbelly spending on unnecessary government agencies and a broken medical reform bill, just to shoot a couple down.
Ok, so, Americans around the world watch and listen to the situation, in fear of a 21st century version of the great depression should we have defaulted, and congress is busy debating where to make cuts to pay our bills. What? I'm sorry I missed that last part.... Where to make cuts?
Doesn't congress vote itself pay raises? Yes. Aren't there unnecessary government acencies who are siphoning our resources just as heavily as any social security beneficiary? Yes. Isn't the government's job to protect the interests of the People?? ...... well, I won't sound treasonous...
It seems relatively simple to me. Cut that which is unnecessary.
If you, me, or anyone around us wants to see changes, not Obama's dumb ass promises either, I mean real, effective, changes, then we are going to have to get involved. Our forefather's imagined a country governed by its people; people who were everyday citizens like you and I. We have to stop trusting the political machine, turning a blind eye, and stop being apathetic.
The contemporary leaders of our country have faltered from the path of our forefathers. Instead of protecting our interests they are looking out for thier own. They are banking on this startling fact: YOU are not using your voice. You see, WE have the power, not them. They are getting away with stripping us of our God-given rights because it protects thier own interests. All the while we sit back on our couch, watching the news, and bitching about how much we disagree with what's happening in our country.
Knock it off. Use your voice. The majority always wins, and if we band together we will undoubtedly be the majority. Stand up and get involved in community politics that seeps its way up to the top. Be part of those willing to ask questions, make arguments, and propose alternatives. Use the power invested in you by our constitution. Do it before the leaders of our government are able to change that...
Good article Michael your right on the money! I'll add a little to that. Gold is up again, which doesn't mean anything to me I don't have any or wouldn't buy any anyway, but I do say this, if you can, buy things that are useful to you and your family today, tomorrow and months to come because the way I see it, people are in for a rude awakening...be prepared! It's ok to save a little money but my bet is on saving food, dry, can and frozen, also, supplies that you may need or can barter with would be a good idea. It wouldn't hurt to learn boyscout survival skills you never know when those skills come in handy...Start now! Keep up the good work.
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Very good article, Mike. Beautifully written and dead center on-topic. Absolutely. The only way a participatory democracy can work is if citizens participate. The alternative is what we are currently getting: corporate fascism.
ReplyDeleteI don't know, maybe it is too late for this system, with our overburden of population so diverse in opinions and values...
Three things we need immediately that may serve to turn the tide: term limits; lobby by petition only; publicly financed elections. And yes, you are correct: words. We be fountains. Spray constantly.
Uncle Steve