This election year has an interesting flavor in that, we all hope for a Democratic outcome to get back to the unrealistic changes that they will make to mask the current malady of a soft economy, war and the downward slide that is this US. However our choices are a women and a black man. Not that I discount either for their minority, but how did this happen?? We have never had either run for office, and at this critical juncture, this is not the time for this. And so the Democratic vote in and of itself is it's own minority. And as if in self destruction mode, the traditional Democratic Party coalition is falling apart, as can be witnessed in recent media.
It's enough of a fact that we think the outcome is even in our own hands as we go to the polls. As it is in every facet of life, money and power are in control. We are ultimately a corrupt society, relying on the greasing of palms to buy whatever you need. And so is politics though on a bigger scale. The stakes are high in this game.
It's enough of a fact that we think the outcome is even in our own hands as we go to the polls. As it is in every facet of life, money and power are in control. We are ultimately a corrupt society, relying on the greasing of palms to buy whatever you need. And so is politics though on a bigger scale. The stakes are high in this game.
So Mr. American, no matter how hard you want to believe that your vote counts, it is all played out in the background despite your voted chad. But don't let that deter you. It's principal if nothing else. Take this current demise as your own responsibility. We are the people and have a big voice if only we would get off our cell phones and out of our small worlds to voice an opinion and effect change, change would come. Until we become strong enough for that, we remain at the mercy of this Government.
Stand Up.
2 comments:
With the love of a sister, Professor Moriarity couldn't disagree more. I find the nomination of both a woman and a black man in the democratic party to be completely indicative of all Americans' desire for complete and total change. This election reminds me more and more of the Kennedy election where never before had a Catholic been elected as President. It is no surprise that Kennedy's daughter has just endorsed Mr. Obama. Great strides have been made by this country regarding equality, and while not yet perfect, it is so clear the United States is a different place, and that difference is clearly highlighted when both a black and a woman, in the same campaign year no less, are serious contenders in this election. To me, this demonstrates the American people as a collective urgently demands change occur after an eight year run of same ole', same ole'. If this change doesn't occur in a positive forum such as this election, I worry the change will take place in a more negative manner. Love 'ya Julie. I love a good debate!
Ha! You get the dubious distinction of leaving the longest comment EVER on my blog. You feel passionate on this subject then? Since we rehashed it on the phone I won't be long winded here. But I retain my opinion that the Democratic party might just be hard pressed to get the vote given said canidates. Enough said. (Great post BTW Professor. You should consider blogging it)
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