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Change We Can Believe In
From time to time I will be posting blogs about things that I am doing or how I feel about things in my life or whats happening in the world. Its good to sometimes just let it all out. I'm just one of many blogger's out there who's got a lot to say but I'm not sure who cares about what I have to say. Apparently the American people care more about what celebrities have to say about politics than actual average hard working Americans. I'm not sure if we are the only country that does this but if we are then God help us. Since when do celebrities, Conservative or Liberal have this unbelievable educated opinion that we must know what they think of the situation in Iraq or our recent economic woes. Yes I have caught my self being relieved that when I watch any of the Die Hard Movies with Bruce Willis I know he is a Republican and most of all he cares about our armed forces. At the same time there are plenty of people who care deeply for the military and spend time doing things for the troops that aren't recognized for their charity by simply not being a celebrity. In all honesty I am going to call this obsession what it is and that is "sick." Seriously who cares what Brad Pitt, Madonna, Bruce Willis, Tom Selleck, Hulk Hogan, or Robert Denero think who should be the next president of the United States. The people that I named are richer than most of us will ever dream of and no matter how bad things get in America whether its through the economy, gas prices, sale of homes, etc. those people will NEVER be effected by it. Do you think when the gas prices went up to $4.00/gallon Harrison Ford told his wife, "Honey the gas prices just went up to 4 bucks a gallon. We better start cutting coupons for the grocery store and save money." This scenario wont happen because celebrities don't have normal lives. My advice to every average American, stop caring about what celebrities think. Getting a celebrity endorsement wont make this country any better.
This same principal can go for politicians. I'm not sure if many of you out there realize this but the people that we elect to represent our views, morals, and values don't exactly represent who we are as hard working Americans. Now how can I make such an accusation you may ask. Simple. Every single person that is in an office of some sort whether its a small congressman, a senator, etc. is rich. That's right. Every single one. Its also very simple to prove this and that is in order to win elections you have to have a lot of money. If you don't have money you will not win no matter how many times you try. Its impossible. I had a friend who once ran for congress and he got beat despite knowing he wouldn't win. His opponent outspent him because he had money and my friend didn't. Its the way it works and the way things are going it will continue for years to come as long as Americans continue to play dumb and elect people who are rich and haven't had to work a day in their lives. Americans seem to think that the only people that can run our country are rich people who have been at the top of their class at ivy league schools, mostly Harvard and are lawyers. Last time I checked not too many Americans go to Harvard or Yale. Many Americans either go to regular colleges or graduate high school and start their career. If you break it down even more, how did all these politicians go to Harvard or Yale? I'll give you three guesses but I don't think you'll need all three but then again most politicians would think you need all three guesses because they think Americans are stupid. The answer is........MONEY. The politicians get richer and keep having children that will continue their families wonderful legacy. Hence the Kennedy's. If anything take a look at the candidates that are running for President. Research their life style and you will see that all of them aren't exactly driving an extra mile to save 5 cents on gas. Another question you may ask is, "So what if they are rich. Everyone is allowed to live life in the full pursuit of happiness." I would say yes, absolutely, but not everyone is allowed to run for president because not everyone can afford to go to Harvard and not everyone has 20 million in their checking account, Hillary. If America continues to elect people who haven't got a clue what its like to pay a mortgage, cut out coupons, drive our kids to school, have a credit card debt, or simply have a hard time paying the daily costs of living then to re-quote a very famous American idiot, "How do we bring change we can believe in?" I can go on and on but my advice to Americans in this election is elect someone who represents who you are. The closest thing that we have to an average American amongst the nominees is believe it or not, John McCain. He has served in the military, went to Vietnam and was a hero. He wasn't a fortunate one or as John Fogerty would say, "I ain't no senators son." He knows exactly what our brave soldiers are going up against because he has been there. He worked his way to becoming a famous politician, not by the contents of Daddy's wallet Mitt Romney. Do I agree with John McCain on everything. No not at all. I'm very cautious of his position on illegal immigration and am aware he can be difficult with conservatives but I feel safe with him in charge and I feel he can relate to the problems that are happening in America. If his position on campaign finance reform is going to make you vote for Obama or stay home, do your self a favor and change party affiliations. The Republican party will be fine without you. I haven't met someone who can even tell me what that is anyway. Thats all for now. My next post will raise a question more than a whole entry. I love Chandra and God bless.
This same principal can go for politicians. I'm not sure if many of you out there realize this but the people that we elect to represent our views, morals, and values don't exactly represent who we are as hard working Americans. Now how can I make such an accusation you may ask. Simple. Every single person that is in an office of some sort whether its a small congressman, a senator, etc. is rich. That's right. Every single one. Its also very simple to prove this and that is in order to win elections you have to have a lot of money. If you don't have money you will not win no matter how many times you try. Its impossible. I had a friend who once ran for congress and he got beat despite knowing he wouldn't win. His opponent outspent him because he had money and my friend didn't. Its the way it works and the way things are going it will continue for years to come as long as Americans continue to play dumb and elect people who are rich and haven't had to work a day in their lives. Americans seem to think that the only people that can run our country are rich people who have been at the top of their class at ivy league schools, mostly Harvard and are lawyers. Last time I checked not too many Americans go to Harvard or Yale. Many Americans either go to regular colleges or graduate high school and start their career. If you break it down even more, how did all these politicians go to Harvard or Yale? I'll give you three guesses but I don't think you'll need all three but then again most politicians would think you need all three guesses because they think Americans are stupid. The answer is........MONEY. The politicians get richer and keep having children that will continue their families wonderful legacy. Hence the Kennedy's. If anything take a look at the candidates that are running for President. Research their life style and you will see that all of them aren't exactly driving an extra mile to save 5 cents on gas. Another question you may ask is, "So what if they are rich. Everyone is allowed to live life in the full pursuit of happiness." I would say yes, absolutely, but not everyone is allowed to run for president because not everyone can afford to go to Harvard and not everyone has 20 million in their checking account, Hillary. If America continues to elect people who haven't got a clue what its like to pay a mortgage, cut out coupons, drive our kids to school, have a credit card debt, or simply have a hard time paying the daily costs of living then to re-quote a very famous American idiot, "How do we bring change we can believe in?" I can go on and on but my advice to Americans in this election is elect someone who represents who you are. The closest thing that we have to an average American amongst the nominees is believe it or not, John McCain. He has served in the military, went to Vietnam and was a hero. He wasn't a fortunate one or as John Fogerty would say, "I ain't no senators son." He knows exactly what our brave soldiers are going up against because he has been there. He worked his way to becoming a famous politician, not by the contents of Daddy's wallet Mitt Romney. Do I agree with John McCain on everything. No not at all. I'm very cautious of his position on illegal immigration and am aware he can be difficult with conservatives but I feel safe with him in charge and I feel he can relate to the problems that are happening in America. If his position on campaign finance reform is going to make you vote for Obama or stay home, do your self a favor and change party affiliations. The Republican party will be fine without you. I haven't met someone who can even tell me what that is anyway. Thats all for now. My next post will raise a question more than a whole entry. I love Chandra and God bless.
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