19.6.08

Think, just think.....

Recently, I've been following politics much more intently than at any other time in my life. One, because of the obvious. Two, because as I age it's interesting to listen to other adults voice their opinions and laugh at how unbelievably unreasonable many peoples voices actually are. Republican, Democrat, Independent, Conservative, Liberal....doesn't matter. Too many of these political people seem to either really not have a clue or just flat out don't fucking care. And by care, I mean they don't CARE. Not about the things that really matter, like educating our children(and adults), creating a safe environment for everyone, establishing equal opportunities to each and every human being, or working towards a common goal that helps more people to achieve a significant level of happiness as opposed to feeling left out of the 'good life', not about providing opportunities and positive life experiences, not about sharing in the wealth that is America.
As a kid, I wanted to be successful. To have money, a house, a car....etc. But what I also wanted was for all of my friends and people I knew to have those things.
Why does the majority seem so selfish? What is it about the condition of poor, disadvantaged people they don't understand? If it's understood that an education is the key to success, but the schools that provide the education to those that are poor and disadvantaged are known to be fucked up then what does the majority suppose those people do? And what about when those that are poor and disadvantaged propel themselves enough to be in a position to enter higher education? They are generally burdened with an absurd amount of debt just to attend. And say those folks don't crumble under the mountain of debt and make it out of that institution of higher education. What then? They become employed and receive pay at a lesser rate than their majority co-workers because those that are poor and disadvantaged happen to be minorities(black, brown, women).
And I'm not saying that this scenario is the rule for all poor, disadvantaged people but the point is that in America it shouldn't be the rule for anyone. And if definitely should be understood by the majority as being fucked up and addressed in a real and honest way......

And think....now there is actually a politician willing to do something about this shit! How do you not support Obama? Go ahead just say it....cause he's Black. Say it! I'll respect you more if you just admit it. Stop hiding behind the bullshit rhetoric and say that you can't vote for a Black man. Cause ain't no fucking way that anybody with half a brain would vote for John McCain. No way.

So stop talking about his wife, stop talking about his youth or inexperience, quit talking about where he came from, what his old pastor said and just come out and say it.....you sorry, scared punks! Say you won't vote for him cause he's a brotha! It's better than saying you think McCain's vision is better.

Peace

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