I thought I'd expand on and repeat a comment I made in another diary. It could be considered cheating but oh well, sue me.
Several days ago someone suggested I read Ron Chernow’s biography of Washington. The commenter felt it would enlighten me to the fact,"America and its Founding Fathers were not what the Tea Party want to brainwash you into believing it to have been."
Brainwashed? Me? I found the idea amusing since I’ve always been interested in the thoughts and opinions of the Founding Fathers. Cheesy I know but, I’m fascinated by the inner workings of the minds of mankind, especially the people that make the rules and also, make the music but not necessarily in that order.
I indirectly alluded to the former, in a comment with this response and I’ll paraphrase, I can't remember when or where I read it but, the rich were appointed, not elected as Senators back then. Amazing how inconvenient truths get swept under the rug, eh?
As I’m sure most of you know and according to wikipedia, "The Senate of the United States was formed on the example of the ancient Roman Senate."
Somewhat ironic considering the Roman Senate didn’t allow plebeians to serve. You know plebeians, the common people... and this is where my already published rant begins.
I’m sick and tired, of being sick and tired, of a nation that whines like a bunch of 3 year olds while the Republicans do the bidding of their Corporate Masters.
A nation that allows itself to dance around like puppets on a string being diverted, distracted, divided and dumbed down, as they are being robbed blind of their freedoms, financial security, dignity and common sense.
Until the great people of this nation (minus a few misfits here and there)stand together and overthrow or at the very least, control the corporate powers who have a seat at the legislative table, nothing will ever truly change. Maybe improve, with decidedly imperfections, depending on the political party, but never change until the people of this nation make that change. First within ourselves, and then taking it to the streets to the true and persistent enemy we all face.
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Now what I didn’t say , it’s time for the people of this nation to grow up, wake up, and take a long hard look in the mirror. Because as the saying goes, no matter how many fingers you point outward, there will always be at least one, pointing back at you.You want a better government, a better president a better country? Well here is a clue, look in the mirror, decide what you truly stand for and stop fighting with your neighbors, the very people you want to help, the very people who want the same things as you but may have a different way of expressing and showing it. Don't make the job of the corporate masters easier but harder, and eventually non existent.
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All the hand-wringing, dooms day scenarios and fighting make for good theater and ego boosting spots at the top of the rec list, but doesn’t do a dayum thing for the people everyone claims they want to help. Or is that claim all apart of the theater of absurd as well?
Interesting, as I wrote that, I had a vision of the Corporate Powers, front row center in the theater. They were giving a standing ovation to the show they have created. They were smiling and proud of us all for playing our roles so well, as they increased their bottom line, bank accounts and already fat pockets.
Until the change you seek comes, we have two choices, stand with the Republican Party or stand with the Democratic Party. The only difference in the two, one will screw you without the Vaseline and the other will buy you dinner first. Then, they will give you a doggie bag to take home after.
Even if you manage to get a 3rd, 4th or 5th political party in power, the best you’ll get for your efforts, is a drink before the eff.
I’ll end this with a quote, one of many of my faves. It’s from, "Gifts From Eykis" by Wayne W. Dyer. His character Eykis, is a being from an alternative universe, a universe that pretty much mirrors earth with the exception of a few quirks. The story is a new age diddy that bores the intellectual elite to tears, yet makes those of us on our never ending life journey, feel smug and secure for understanding this stuff.
On Earth, people have unique minds. Since each person is different, one can never create policies, rules, or procedures that apply to all. The concept of "everyone" simply does not exist. And on your planet too, your free-choice minds allow you to decide to learn or not to learn, to know, or not to know, to obey or disobey, at any moment. You can change your free choice minds an unlimited number of times on one issue or in any moment. You are ever changing, free willed people. Correct thinking would acknowledge this fact and say: Each person must decide for himself what he wants for each day.
...something to think about and remember, I’m only the messenger, shoot me!