There are certain principles that need to be adopted by all Americans, not just politicians, before any real reform can be implemented in this country. For too long our country has strayed from the original values and principles laid down by the Founding Fathers.
Instead of a government run by "We The People", we have placed in power a group of power hungry elitists whose main priority is not what's best for the country, but what is best for increasing their chances of reelection.
The contempt for the Constitution is blatant in all levels of government. Corruption, crony-capitalism, a push towards socialism, power grabs, entitlements, bribes, earmarks, mismanagement... it's gotten out of control.
The President, in his own words, has publicly shown his contempt for the Constitution, and his desire for a Statist, Nanny-state, Socialist government. His official community organization endorses such groups as "The Communist Party USA", and his administration has been blatantly forcing through legislation that empowers his friends in the unions (which have also come out publicly in favor of Socialist and Communist organizations), as well as pushing for his other socialist policies. Where legislation is defeated, he bypasses Congress and uses non-elected presidential appointees in the various government agencies to enact new "regulations" instead.
There's no real debate here; it's pretty much come down to do we still value Liberty and a representational Republic, or do we go the way of most of Europe, and choose to be ruled by an elitist class who will tell us how much money we can have, how we eat, what healthcare we can get, etc.?
People need to wake up. Enough of this bogus "class warfare." Most "rich" people got that way from working their ass off, and they are entitled to the fruits of their labor just like anyone else. They are also entitled to give that money to whoever they wish. They CREATED that wealth, they did not STEAL it by trodding on the poor. And it certainly is not the government's place to determine what amount constitutes "enough" success, and how much is "too much" success that must be taken away and redistributed in the name of "fairness."
Remember, contempt and envy are enemies of freedom. A "right" for one free citizen cannot exist in concert with an obligation against another.
Financially we're broke. People scream for "fiscal sanity", but they do so while still clinging to some government handout. You can't have it both ways.
To fix the problems, we need to elect into office people who will stand on the principles of the Founders, and adhere to the Constitution, regardless of political party. The answer is not to vote in a bunch of Republicans who will continue to ignore the Constitution and enact their own brand of society shaping mandates (another Bush we do NOT need).
As Americans we acknowledge a supreme law that defines our unalienable rights, rights that cannot be given nor taken away by any person or government. Our government's job is to protect those rights; not use those rights as an instrument of control. Remember that it is our duty to defend that law. There will always be threats to that law, and me must uphold our obligation to defend it, and to avoid the temptation to give up and take the easy road.
I heard someone say, "The Constitution gave us conceptual arms to bear, not a shield to hide behind." That is very true. Understand what an "unalienable right" actually means, and the rest comes much easier.
Getting our country back on track will not be easy. There are now too many people who have gotten used to being a parasite sucking on the government teat. Believe me, these parasites will complain loudly, calling us heartless and uncaring. Let them. They are a product of political manipulating designed to curry votes. Remember, when you are enslaved by government entitlements, the person promising to keep the gravy train moving in your direction becomes your master.
Returning to the founding principles outlined in the Constitution is the key to returning to prosperity, both financially and morally. In the long run, everyone in America benefits and becomes stronger.
God Bless, and have a safe and happy New Year.
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