I have often wondered what prompts a person to vote for a particular candidate. Person, here, meaning the average Joe or Jane. You know the ones- with no financial investment in either candidate. I wonder because if the majority of Americans do not fall in the six figure income category, but more like the middle five figure, why, in heaven's name would they vote for a candidate that would not, could not identify with the problems they face on a day to day basis? Does the average American really understand the dynamics of politics? Do they know when they are being lied to? Are they able to read between the lines? Do they really believe that President Obama is the cause of the state we are in today? Really? The man has only been in office for three and two-thirds years and it has been nothing but an up-hill battle for him. Can someone really say with a straight face that President Obama is the cause of all that is wrong with our government? If so, shouldn't we look side-ways at that 'someone'?
In 1971, gas was twenty-five cents a gallon. In 1978, a round-trip ticket to Paris, France from San Francisco was $425.00. I know because I bought one. Life had been good to a lot of people. Then the 80's came with a new regime. One that felt the mentally-ill should be able to take care of themselves leading to mental hospitals closing down and putting their residents on the streets. Racism in our country, during the late sixties and throughout the 70's, had taken a somewhat back seat in the business world presenting opportunities for 'minorities' to have a chance at a better life by being given a chance to go to college and work in white collar jobs. Ah yes, life was looking good. I really couldn't say what it was looking like in the government's coffers but I do know since the revolution, the government has been carrying a large debt that as far as I know, has never been paid. In other words, the national debt just didnt occur since President Obama's election. This I do know: inflation, since the 80's, has brought about increases in consumer prices to as much as 300% (e.g.: gas, rents, price of automobiles, homes, clothing, education etc.) and guess what? The drug use in this country has increased greatly during the 80s and 90s. President O'bama didn't have a thing to do with that either.
I mean really, come on people. It's not to say the Democrats are much better but at least they do appreciate the fact that there are people, the majority of the american people, who are workers not owners of corporations. They do understand that we, the 'little' people, are the very foundation upon which their prosperity is built, so they do acknowledge our existence.
All I'm saying is please don't believe the hype because you are desperate to believe in something other than the dire truth of our future. That truth is: we can not go on allowing the rich to become richer while everyone else becomes poorer. You want to live the american dream, You want to believe in the american dream. In order to make that dream a reality YOU HAVE GOT TO WAKE UP! before it's too late and that dream becomes a total nightmare.
Vote with common sense and your eyes wide open. Do you really know what is the Obama Care Package? How does it compare to the alternative? In order to make a sound, intelligent decision on these types of things one must do the research! A lie is a lie and told by a liar. If you catch a candidate blatantly lying or talking in circles and you don't really understand what the heck he/she is talking about, then you need to look at another candidate. If you don't get a clear concise answer to a question, instead you get a finger pointing to what another candidate didn't do...then you might want to rethink your position.
Bottom line is this: There is NO them and us; It is all 'us' If this ship goes down, believe me when I say, we will all drown. There is no perfect solution at this time for our country's woes. Only steps in the right direction. How can you tell a good policy? The wealthy and the average american do NOT have the same needs. And if it is something that the wealthy endorses you can pretty much expect it NOT to be in the best interest of the average american. I am not ashamed to say that if there was an honest Republican running for president and he or she had the interest of the majority of the american people as a priority, I would be the first to vote for them. Likewise, if it applied to a democrat candidate (which it most certainly does in this election coming up).
Vote responsibly.
In 1971, gas was twenty-five cents a gallon. In 1978, a round-trip ticket to Paris, France from San Francisco was $425.00. I know because I bought one. Life had been good to a lot of people. Then the 80's came with a new regime. One that felt the mentally-ill should be able to take care of themselves leading to mental hospitals closing down and putting their residents on the streets. Racism in our country, during the late sixties and throughout the 70's, had taken a somewhat back seat in the business world presenting opportunities for 'minorities' to have a chance at a better life by being given a chance to go to college and work in white collar jobs. Ah yes, life was looking good. I really couldn't say what it was looking like in the government's coffers but I do know since the revolution, the government has been carrying a large debt that as far as I know, has never been paid. In other words, the national debt just didnt occur since President Obama's election. This I do know: inflation, since the 80's, has brought about increases in consumer prices to as much as 300% (e.g.: gas, rents, price of automobiles, homes, clothing, education etc.) and guess what? The drug use in this country has increased greatly during the 80s and 90s. President O'bama didn't have a thing to do with that either.
What depresses me the most is the fact that the Republican candidates never address the real problems. Who is to blame for price increases in this country and the high unemployment rate? They never mention the fact that the big corporations take their hiring overseas, the same corporations that back their campaigns. After all, it was the Republican regime that decided to allow the energy companies to have a monopoly on price gouging. In fact, they don't seem to believe in keeping any big corporation prices in check. It seems they feel that the more money you can charge and collect, the better. After all, they can afford it. They, of course, meaning the rich republicans who financially fund the campaigns. We can't! We certainly have paid a huge price for the ones that buy into their hype. Look at the environmental health, our physical health, and our economy's health. The republicans dont give a darn about big businesses taking their offices overseas where they can pay cheap wages for work americans were doing. But that's okay, right? And if the millionares and billionaires pay less to no taxes, someone has to make up the difference, right? Health Insurance companies raised their prices so high that the small businesses couldn't afford to provide it for their employees. The insurance companies wisely invested in candidates whose office would back them up as far as deregulating the cost of insurance. That is what it's all about. They take care of their own. We are not part of that family circle. The truth of the matter as I see it is this: If you are in any way struggling financially or health-wise, you had better vote for the candidate that truly cares about that. And there is only one at this stage. President Obama. Let's be honest and face facts. It IS possible to have affordable health care for all. That should be a priority over trips to outer space and six figure raises in congress. Better yet, maybe we should spend less money fighting wars we cant seem to win while making world-wide enemies, and use that money to raise the quality of life for the american people. Americans need to start looking at the big picture, not through that tunnel that we are so used to looking through. Try it. You will be surprised at what you see.
I mean really, come on people. It's not to say the Democrats are much better but at least they do appreciate the fact that there are people, the majority of the american people, who are workers not owners of corporations. They do understand that we, the 'little' people, are the very foundation upon which their prosperity is built, so they do acknowledge our existence.
All I'm saying is please don't believe the hype because you are desperate to believe in something other than the dire truth of our future. That truth is: we can not go on allowing the rich to become richer while everyone else becomes poorer. You want to live the american dream, You want to believe in the american dream. In order to make that dream a reality YOU HAVE GOT TO WAKE UP! before it's too late and that dream becomes a total nightmare.
Vote with common sense and your eyes wide open. Do you really know what is the Obama Care Package? How does it compare to the alternative? In order to make a sound, intelligent decision on these types of things one must do the research! A lie is a lie and told by a liar. If you catch a candidate blatantly lying or talking in circles and you don't really understand what the heck he/she is talking about, then you need to look at another candidate. If you don't get a clear concise answer to a question, instead you get a finger pointing to what another candidate didn't do...then you might want to rethink your position.
Bottom line is this: There is NO them and us; It is all 'us' If this ship goes down, believe me when I say, we will all drown. There is no perfect solution at this time for our country's woes. Only steps in the right direction. How can you tell a good policy? The wealthy and the average american do NOT have the same needs. And if it is something that the wealthy endorses you can pretty much expect it NOT to be in the best interest of the average american. I am not ashamed to say that if there was an honest Republican running for president and he or she had the interest of the majority of the american people as a priority, I would be the first to vote for them. Likewise, if it applied to a democrat candidate (which it most certainly does in this election coming up).
Vote responsibly.
