Imagine the title to the tune of that song. Obviously.
So I'm starting classes again, which means it's time to think seriously. I know, I know, that's not very fun. But I'll review all the movies I saw over break in a later post to make up for it.
What I want to discuss is politics, or rather more importantly, Patriotism.
Not being a conservative doesn't make anyone any less patriotic. Liberals are not, as many like to portray them as, child-coddling, vegetarians who don't eat fast food and always have their own gardens that grow organic foods right alongside pot. Granted, some are, but mainly liberals are just normal people.
Not being a liberal doesn't mean you're upper or upper-middle class, only drink scotch and wear a suit everyday. You probably aren't a housewife and don't believe in killing innocent people in the middle east. You're probably just another normal person.
No one believes in destroying the Earth. No one believes in letting homeless people starve in order to protect their own private funds, and no one believes in killing children. I'm so tired of hearing this stupid partisan, excuse my language, bull shit.
What America needs isnt another revision of the "trickle down economics"theory or a different version of healthcare bill.
What we actually need is something much more simple: We need to re-learn the lessons that we learned in kindergarden. We need to remember how to get along with each other. How can we expect to do anything to help the world, or even just ourselves, if everyone is so wrapped up in their own ideology?
I'm a moderate.
Call me crazy, but I'm actually glad Brown won in the Senate. America, things are a bit more balanced now. Remember to listen to everyone's voice, because everyone matters. Rash decisions are usually bad ones and healthcare, though it's been talked about for ages, needs to be thought out. Can we really afford it while still fighting on two fronts? Does it need to be at the top of our priorities? Or should we be focused on other things, like fixing the economy or providing higher education for those who can't afford it? Bettering our school districts, or perhaps providing a place to sleep for someone who needs it?
I realize that this might be mistaken for inconsiderate, but healthcare isn't, I don't think, going to happen in the near future thanks to the lack of majority the Dems have in the Senate now. Oh sure, they can keep trying, but let's be honest. How far will it get before it's shut down just like the last time? Shouldn't the Senate, and all of Congress really, be more focused on things that we CAN make change in? Obama swept the nation with feelings of patriotism and excited us ALL with his rhetoric of a better nation. We can still have that; it doesn't end with healthcare and Hillary's suits with padded shoulders. My advice, were I worthy enough to offer it to the the man that Chicago likes to list as a native, would be to FOCUS. Whenever something doesn't work, don't continue to bang your head against that brick wall. DO SOMETHING. America is in a tough spot and healthcare isn't going to fix it.
I love my country. And I love the people that fill it (even the southerners, for all the jokes I made about them). What we need to do is take a bit of the advice that the song "Imagine" by John Lennon says: "Imagine all the people, living life in peace.. hope someday you will join us, and the world be as one." Don't let our differences divide us. Sit down at that round table and work things out, with the interests of your CONSTITUENTS in mind and America can..no, WILL be reunited.
-Sameth
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