It has been a very, very long time since America has had the opportunity to elect the people that they have been looking for as our leaders. Not since the first century of the birth of our Nation, have we had truly worthy candidates for the most distinguished offices in the free world. We have had a few that were close to what we have needed, but not close enough. The few have been good people, but because of party loyalty or policies they really did not have the chance to show the American people their true potential. Due to certain members, of the parties in which they were affiliated, they were held back or not allowed to do what they knew was the right things to do for the American people and the country. The sad truth of it is, this is still very prevalent today. This is, for the most part, why we cannot elect anyone in the government, in any office, that will do what needs to be done to get things in this country turned around and back on track for all Americans. Politics today are just a game that is played and the only winners are the officials of the government and maybe a few of their families and friends. This can be no more!
In the days of yore, in the first century of our country, the government servants came from all walks of life. Some were farmers, some were from the military, some were of a professional nature, as in, doctors, lawyers, teachers, etc.., and the rest were of the working class. The one thing that all of these people had in common, was that they loved this country and were concerned for the people and for the direction in which the country was to go. The main concerns were what was best for all and not just some, unlike today. I'm sure that there were things in which they would disagree, but they would still do what was best, no matter who received the credit for it. Today, these politicians will deliberately disagree with one another just for the sake of who is to receive the credit for or which party will benefit the most in the decisions that they make.
Has anyone ever looked up the definitions or meanings of the words, politic, politics, politician? How about political science, politically correct, politicize? How about lead, leader, leading? How about govern, governance, government?
I would challenge each and every one of the people in these United States of America to get a dictionary and look up these words, when you do, then you will know just what we, as a people, need to do. Some of our leaders, and I use the term loosely, use some of these words just to sound important and some they use to the full extent of the meaning or distort it all together. Either way, what is being done and the way in which it is being done, it surely is not right and just to or for the American people and to or for the country. I will give you the definitions according to the Webster's New World Dictionary, and I ask you to look them up to see for yourselves. I feel that by doing so, some will be frightened, some alarmed, some astounded, some enlightened, as to just what is and has been going on in this great land of ours. The surprising thing is that, most take it as the normal way of doing things and this alarms me.
1) Politic- having practical wisdom(A); prudent(B). expedient(C): politicking, said as of a plan to campaign in politics.
2)Politics- the science and art of government, political affairs, political methods, tactics, etc.., political opinions, etc.., FACTIONAL SCHEMING(D) FOR POWER.
3) Politician- one actively engaged in politics: often used with implications of SEEKING PERSONAL OR PARTISAN GAIN, SCHEMING, etc..
4) Political Science-the science of the principles, organization, and methods of government.
5) Politically Correct- holding orthodox(E) liberal political views: usually used disparagingly(F) to connote(G) dogmatism(H), etc..
6) Politicize- to make political in tone, character, etc..
7) Lead- to direct, as going before or along with, guide: to guide by influence, to be the head of, to show the way by going before, to lead in a certain direction.
8) Leader- one that leads; guiding head.
9) Leading- that leads; guiding.
10) Govern- to exercise authority over; rule(I), control(J), etc.., to influence the action of, to determine.
11) Governance- action, function, or power of government.
12) Government- the exercise of authority over a state, organization, etc.., control, rule, a system of ruling, political administration, etc..
A) Wisdom- the quality of being wise; good judgment, learning, knowledge.
B) Prudent- exercising sound judgment in practical matters, cautious in conduct; not rash, managing carefully.
C) Expedient- useful for effecting a desired result; convenient, based on or guided by self-interest, an expedient thing; a means to an end.
D) Scheming- (scheme)- to devise a plot, (a systematic program for attaining some end, a secret plan; plot, an orderly combination of things on a definite plan.
E) Orthodox- conforming to the usual beliefs or established doctrines; approved or conventional.
F)Disparagingly- (disprage), (to discredit or belittle), act of discrediting or belittling.
G) Connote- to suggest or convey associations, etc.., in addition to the explicit or denoted, meaning.
H) Dogmatism- (dogma), (dogmatic), dogmatic assertion of opinion,( a doctrine; tenet(1), especially a theological doctrine strictly adhered to),( of or like dogma, asserted without proof, stating opinion positively or arrogantly).
H-1) Tenet- a principle, doctrine, or belief held as a truth, as by some group.
I) Rule- an established regulation or guide for conduct, procedure, usage, etc.., government reign, to have influence over, guide.
J) Control- to regulate, to exercise authority over; direct, to restrain, power to direct or regulate, a means of controlling
If you have read these, now you can understand how and why things are the way they are in this country. We are currently being oppressed by our government and the ones we call leaders. We as a people need to stand together and take back control of our government and of our country. If we fail to do so, we are doomed to lose all of our freedoms and abilities to conduct ourselves as a free people. I know what some may be thinking and I can assure you that we can do this and do it without having to take up arms against them or blood shed or even a full on revolt. We have to do this with civility. As everyone is aware, we cannot defeat the system by fighting against it but, we can defeat it by using against itself. In order for us to do this, we have to stand together with all of our strength and might. We have to focus all of our energy and know that we can do it. The system is well aware that if we stand together, that they cannot prevail. They have discouraged us from standing together by division. They always talk about unity, and at the same time are the very ones dividing us. Think about it for a moment. They bring division amongst us Economically; Rich, Poor, Middle Class., Socially; Elite, White Collar, Blue Collar, Straight, Gay, etc.., Ethnically; White, Black, Latino, Asian, Middle-eastern, etc.., Politically; Democrat, Republican, Independent, Liberal, Left-wing, Right-wing, Conservative etc.., Religiously; Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Atheist, Jew, etc.., you get the idea, and it is time to stop it. We are AMERICANS plain and simple, no matter what. It is up to us to change this and change it now. We must stand and say "NO MORE". As long as they can keep this going, then they can pretty much do as they please because, by doing so they keep all of the infighting going on between us and we are not paying attention to what they are doing. The time is now for us to start. It is not going to be easy, but it will be worth it in the end. First, we must have everyone on the same page, saying and doing the same things. Second, we must coordinate and organize to get the job done properly. Third, we must not give up or in to whatever they might say or do. Fourth, we must keep our goals in mind, having the government work for and by us as it should have always been.
Do not be frightened or afraid of what these officials say or threaten to do, because there is not a thing that they can do . We have a right to set things right.
The leaders that Americans have been looking for are all around us, we just have not had the opportunity to place these individuals into positions of leadership because of the corrupted system that we now have. But we are going to change this, and we will all be better off for it. We can make America great in all of the eyes of the world once again. Let's do it!
The people that we need to lead us have to be from the real America, had to work hard, pay bills, budget what they had to spend, if anything. Unlike these leaders of today, who have never had to. Elitism has been one of our biggest downfalls along with being too liberal with everyone else's liberties and finances. We need non-political politicians, who did not go to school to learn how to be a politician, where they must teach how to be a liar and a thief and have everyone believe that you are doing what is best for everyone. People that have common sense, are honest as to what their intentions are, says what they mean and mean what they say, from experience, having to live the life, knows what needs and has to be done to ensure that all will benefit from their decisions, and will do what is best for America first before doing for other countries, who is not going to oppress us by over-taxation, requiring of us what they are not willing to do themselves, will not make promises that they have no intentions to keep, and stop big business from trying to run everything. Sounds great does it not? It would and will be a whole lot better than what we have now and have had. We definitely need to have majority rule once again because, with the way it is now, the few seem to overpower the many. As it is now, all of our traditions are disappearing, and it is all because, if what we are doing offends one person then, we have to change it. How is this fair to the many, when the few complain, to change it? If these people think that you should or could go through life without being offended then, good luck with that. This has to change, as well as all forms of prejudice and other forms of hatred as well. We have to re-enforce our judicial system and make it work once again. We have to make sure that there are no children going hungry or doing without the things that they need. We should not have people living in the streets in America but, we do. I know that there are some that choose to live that way, so we have to make it to where they would not want to, without being mean or disrespectful about it. There are many other things that need to be changed in order for society as a whole to work the way it was meant to. Okay America, it is up to us. Let's get with it and get it done.
I would like to hear from you, so please contact me. Your Fellow American,
Eugene Weatherford
11/24/2008
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