November 7th 2016

November 7th 2016

I have always hoped that more people would take part in the political process. Educate themselves be able to have meaningful dialogue as far as which direction our city our state and are country should go in. I am now witnessing the most watched and popular presidential elections of my lifetime. I always thought that would be  a good thing. Now it just scares the hell out of me

I do not mean like fear I am afraid to go outside. Or even fear of speaking my mind. I do not see that day ever coming. I am afraid of what I observe and what we have become. There are lines drawn in the sand and public sentiment concluded from a 30 second video or a meme. I see polarization of thought that cripples both side into a stand still. Just like water left to standing one place for too long it begins to turn. Bacteria begins to grow It becomes unclean stagnant and eventually it stinks.

Our leaders take money and do not give meaningful leadership. Our congressmen and senators disappear into 60 square miles of a fantasy land that has no meaning to most Americans. They worry about what party they are going to whether or not they can get some funds for their next election. Strategize how to thwart the other side. They do little or nothing to help the country and then point to the other side of the aisle and proclaim see I told you so its THEIR fault.

One claims it big businesses fault.  The other claims it's big government corruption. When the truth is they are in bed together and screwing each other in an orgasmic mixture of power and money. Meanwhile we the people  just get fucked.

No wonder the Country is slipping. Our representatives do not represent. We have a media we no longer trust to report the news fairly. We have two candidates for president that have said nothing positive substantial of how they are going to lead the country. It's either going to be Great or we are Stronger Together. WTF is that supposed to mean? I hear appeals to emotion but no appeals to intellect and reason.

I think it would be great if after this election no matter what side you are on that you make a meaningful effort to find common ground with the other side. To check the source before you post that article that states exactly what you feel. To look at it with a critical eye and doubt its validity.

If we want to be great and strong maybe it's time we step out and attempt to understand the problem rather than shout there is a problem. Perhaps it is time for healing after this awful fight that has divided us.