I have recently had a conversation with someone prevalent in my life and the fact I have to ask this question is appalling: Does everyone care if this country succeeds and continues to be the elite nation it is today? Some people just don't care, some people think it is not their job to care, some people have MONEY invested somewhere else so it is not CRUCIAL for them to prosper if America prospers. So why would people come to think this way?

 

The first answer is this: it has to be MONEY driven. Which in itself is bothersome and disgusting. are they ok? Are they comfortable in their investments? Does Uncle Sam put too much pressure on them? No he doesn't unless its health care, unemployment or any other government hand out forcing that investment to lose MONEY. American citizens have become way too materialistic and care about the almighty DOLLAR. If the average American is earning their keep and their DOLLAR then why should they care how the condition of the state is doing? There is a current philosophy that bothers me: rely on the government and all will be well. Why is that? Why must government solve everything? It  shouldn't nor do I want it to. Thats the role of us as INDIVIDUALS to figure out and accomplish. Only through pain and sacrifice can there be growth.

 

The second answer is this: the media; that we as American citizens have come to rely on, tells us that we are spoiled, lazy, fat, and most importantly: happy. Does spoiled, lazy and fat equal happiness? probably not, but that is what the media will tell us to believe. No where will they speak the words, "spoiled, lazy, fat" , however; they want us to be guilty of our prosperity that our grandfathers and fathers happily bestowed upon us. Why guilt? That is simply because it is not in their control (by their I mean media). American prosperity was the reslut of INDIVIDUALS and not government control. Control is all the media wants, control how you feel/think/want/believe. That is how they gain power. More control means more telling us what to do, feel guilty for, not be happy.

 

not everyone wants the country to be happy or succeed and prosper. thats where compromise comes in. debate and GROWTH. Does one side grow or does not recede and not think for whats best for everyone within a nation. Not everyone thinks of what is best for everyone but hopefully just one person asks himself, "How can I make a positive difference in this world?" if one different person asks himself that question....things will change.

   So here I am starting this blog and I have no idea why I am doing this. What do I hope to accomplish? I guess nothing. Just have my thoughts/ideas/feelings posted somewhere out there in this ever shrinking world we live in. I also have no clue how often I intend to write here. I guess just whenever I feel the need to (which will more than likely be not that very often).

   I guess a real quick insight into my political/social/economic stance would be to say I am a conservative. I believe faith in God, love in one another and loyalty to friends/family are at the core of my life and I try to stay true to those cores as often and truthfully I can. I believe a small federal government is best for all because of this simple question: how can a government become threatening or totalitarian if it is small? less is best.

   I believe this media-driven secular society is about to hit some hard-times unseen in this great country. When God is no longer the center-piece in the INDIVIDUAL's life then there surely will not be good times ahead. When selfishness and materialistic needs become the focal point of society there will be ever a downfall. When education is no longer a priority in today's youth there will be no where to go but down.

   So once again, why am I doing this? I do not know.