I'm Just Sayin'

This is something I would never have imagined myself doing.  Writing a blog never crossed my mind until the current political climate began to wiggle it’s way into my everyday life.

The impact of the Washington scene playing out in the media has dominated the airways since 9/11.  If you are an American, alive, breathing; regardless of gender, age, religious or political preference, this atmosphere has had an effect on your life.

Since I’m one of those invisible and silent Americans who preferred to not meddle into any one else’s business, my opinions and voice have not been heard until now.  I’m sure there are millions like me who feel alienated, forgotten and ignored.  America has always been my home.  It is still the best country in the world and is filled with mostly good and caring citizens.

 From a young age, I was taught that hard work, honesty, caring for others, and managing my finances wisely would result in a good life for me and my family. Our United States Constitution and The Bill of Rights guarantee freedom of religion, expression, to vote, and many other unalienable rights for American citizens.

http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/constitution.html.

How did America find itself in such a dire predicament?  We are now a nation with opposing political parties that are so polarized that it’s almost impossible to conduct business as usual for the good of the American people who elected these individuals to office.  One party appears to be on a mission to elevate the wealthiest to a position of total power at the cost of the middle class.  Additional parties have been organized and hijacked by radical individuals who are advocating discrimination and violence disguised as, “we’re doing what the people wants”.  Another party is struggling to protect the rights of the working people and middle class; however, many of them are demonized, labeled as Socialists, Communists or worse.  There’s no middle ground; you’re either for one party or another.

The truth, in regards to what the American people actually want; I believe, is so much more substantial and sensible that it should be apparent to all of us.  We want an America with a good economy that will enable everyone to have a chance to exist, raise our families, and have a decent life. 

The answer for America’s economy today won’t be resolved by the uncompromising actions of Congress against raising the debt limit.  America’s economy didn’t deteriorate overnight; in fact, it was a train that was fueled many years ago by greed, headed down the wrong track. 

Congress, the Senate, and the American people need to come together and support the current administration in resolving the issues to repair America’s economy and rebuild for the future.