Then, reality hit.
I could list many, many examples of his campaign promises being changed (and have in some previous posts), but the one that set me off this morning was this; a bridge to nowhere. After railing into Sarah Palin every chance they could get about the bridge to nowhere in Alaska, and campaigning on "an end to the politics of this age, an end to wasteful spending", even going on to say that "the budget will be gone through line by line to eliminate wasteful spending", Obama has his own bridge to nowhere; this one in the Florida everglades.
And so people will see this happen; our tax dollars wasted. They will once again learn to distrust our government and question their vote's value in the process. Thank-you Mr. President, for prolonging a problem you campaigned to stop.
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Very good points, Kelby. I would also like to mention that Americans' apathy has stemmed from a loss of character, commitment, and personal responsibility. One has to wonder why the Democrats' basic belief of victimization and "government's responsibility" instead of "personal responsibility" has been hailed as an American truth by so many. The government is corrupt because the American people are corrupt. Remember this is country is primarily a democracy so ultimately we have to take responsibility for electing our politicians. We have lost faith in God and country. Because human nature would have us put our faith in something, we have turned to government. And until this changes we will continue to elect Barack Obamas.
ReplyDeleteCould it not be said that perhaps part of the problem (while albeit not denying the lies, extortion, and other political garbage tactics) is that we really live in what should be considered as it is, a republic. If you doubt my logic, check the Pledge of Allegiance (if you don't know it because you've not been allowed it, Google it). The basic "Democratic" principles are broken by the fact that acting so as a republic, the people's power is more a facade designed to make us feel as though we are electing "our" president, when really we are just creating someone to blame.
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Specifically, this country is a Democratic Republic. We combine both ideas and interchangeably use those terms. To a point you are correct. The American citizens have little control, initially, over the candidates running for the presidency. In the end, however, we do vote for our President. Perhaps, one day we could have a wonderful debate face to face, Josh. Meanwhile, you should brush up on your American history--read the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, and the Federalist Papers for starters. Definitely familiarize yourself with our Founding Fathers. (Google it-- shouldn't be a problem for you.)
ReplyDeleteIf we could actually have a good, honest conversation about politics and religion you will see that I am more knowledgeable than you give me credit for.
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No, my dear, I meant no harm or no qualm with you. Merely as stated by my nom de plume, I have only the intentions of interjecting things that counter the presented thought. Nothing personal, remember that I exist only to burn bright the light of intellectual debate and not personal scorn.
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I deeply regret any traces of bitterness in my words, and I will have you know that they were never intended. Carry on with your musings and pondering, and know that I will never take what you have to say personally though I may react strongly.
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Fair enough. I have a thick hide and a long fuse. I am more than happy to be your sounding board. And so the game begins :)
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