In politics in order to reach a goal a course must be followed. The successful track will involve political turns to the right, turns to the left, and times to simply steer straight ahead. Unfortunately, in the last few decades there has been a tendency of politicians to be NASCAR like in their approach to problem solving. Simply stated, too many feel their road to victory is a continuous drive to the right or left. This manner of driving may result in a victory for a race car driver, but gridlock in the halls of Congress.
Being a good democrat, republican or independent should not involve being in lockstep or zombified with the extreme right or left wings of a political party. The polarization in Washington is crippling our nation. Too many politicians have abandoned the Constitution for the latest poll numbers or pop culture noise from media outlets, who themselves are, increasingly tied to political agendas.
In 2014 and 2016 new congress people must be installed who are alien to the partisan politics which is our current Congress. Our economy, energy independence, and prestige as a world super power have suffered. A strange blend of political correctness and greed for political power among incumbents has replaced the justice and common sense which should guide our national journey. The greatest asset of America continues to be it's people. However, to attain their partisan goals politicians have continued to slice and dice citizens into special interest groups. We the people must remain a united nation with a common language, culture, and set of borders. While we have historically welcomed legal immigrants to enrich our country with their contributions, we cannot become a patchwork of subcultures and unlimited diversity.
Our Constitution and system of elections provide a peaceful way to change our government. The upcoming elections must send a clear message to the governing class that America cannot and will not tolerate the extreme partisanship that has plagued our progress. So, turn off the political ads which are straight out lies or at best stretches of reality, and vote for the person least linked to the current Washington scene.
Being a good democrat, republican or independent should not involve being in lockstep or zombified with the extreme right or left wings of a political party. The polarization in Washington is crippling our nation. Too many politicians have abandoned the Constitution for the latest poll numbers or pop culture noise from media outlets, who themselves are, increasingly tied to political agendas.
In 2014 and 2016 new congress people must be installed who are alien to the partisan politics which is our current Congress. Our economy, energy independence, and prestige as a world super power have suffered. A strange blend of political correctness and greed for political power among incumbents has replaced the justice and common sense which should guide our national journey. The greatest asset of America continues to be it's people. However, to attain their partisan goals politicians have continued to slice and dice citizens into special interest groups. We the people must remain a united nation with a common language, culture, and set of borders. While we have historically welcomed legal immigrants to enrich our country with their contributions, we cannot become a patchwork of subcultures and unlimited diversity.
Our Constitution and system of elections provide a peaceful way to change our government. The upcoming elections must send a clear message to the governing class that America cannot and will not tolerate the extreme partisanship that has plagued our progress. So, turn off the political ads which are straight out lies or at best stretches of reality, and vote for the person least linked to the current Washington scene.
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