The United States of America, land of the free, is a country where American citizens are allowed and encouraged to vote for a candidate they feel is representative of their own personal beliefs and values, as well as capable of leading our country in a positive and economically sound direction. In fact, voting is often considered a duty not a privilege. Unfortunately, there are only two major political parties, which do not always provide the voters with candidates whose beliefs and values coincide with the majority of U. S. citizens. The United States is one of the most progressive countries in the world. Yet when it comes to politics, change is minimal. I’m surprised the establishment isn’t still wearing black robes and white wigs. The Democratic
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They had only ninth grade educations. Their philosophy, if you wanted to keep the peace, was to avoid discussing politics and religion at all costs. I don’t recall ever seeing them vote, either in a local or presidential election. I, however, have mixed feeling about voting because of the corruption of the political process. Does my vote even count, anyway? I don’t want to talk about politics. Politics stink. Corruption flourishes. Lies and deception abound. The media is biased. Instead of providing “all” the news, they push their own agenda on their unsuspecting viewers day after day after day. The American media is running the country by keeping many of the U. S. citizens in a fog, controlling the information being broadcast, and steering voters toward the political candidates of the media’s choosing. Truthful, accurate and unbiased information is difficult to come by in today’s presidential elections. It’s March, 2016, the United States is in the throes of a presidential election. The GOP primary began with seventeen individuals vying for the nomination of Republican candidate for the office of president. After seven months and ten GOP debates, the hodgepodge of proud, hopeful candidates dwindled to a mere four. The political elites and the media were heavy handed in contributing to the early suspension of many of the candidate’s
They had only ninth grade educations. Their philosophy, if you wanted to keep the peace, was to avoid discussing politics and religion at all costs. I don’t recall ever seeing them vote, either in a local or presidential election. I, however, have mixed feeling about voting because of the corruption of the political process. Does my vote even count, anyway? I don’t want to talk about politics. Politics stink. Corruption flourishes. Lies and deception abound. The media is biased. Instead of providing “all” the news, they push their own agenda on their unsuspecting viewers day after day after day. The American media is running the country by keeping many of the U. S. citizens in a fog, controlling the information being broadcast, and steering voters toward the political candidates of the media’s choosing. Truthful, accurate and unbiased information is difficult to come by in today’s presidential elections. It’s March, 2016, the United States is in the throes of a presidential election. The GOP primary began with seventeen individuals vying for the nomination of Republican candidate for the office of president. After seven months and ten GOP debates, the hodgepodge of proud, hopeful candidates dwindled to a mere four. The political elites and the media were heavy handed in contributing to the early suspension of many of the candidate’s