My inspiration for this post came from my dear, longtime blogging friend, Debbie @ Musings by an ND Domer's Mom, who is not only a gifted...
As most of you know from reading my blog for many years, I pretty much always try to find the positive in any situation because there is no point wallowing in negativity.
You also know that I rarely, and I mean rarely ever post about politics.
However, Saturday I had a meltdown in regards to the ludicrous political landscape of this country. And I could feel that meltdown coming on while I was in Trader Joe's earlier that morning, as I looked into the eyes of all the other senior citizens who were shopping at 8AM. Everyone looked sad, angry, scared, and numb. They walked around like zombies. And there I was, smiling and saying hello to people, yet I was being ignored. In fact, quite a few people actually sneered at me over their face masks as if to say, "Shut the hell up!"
So that's what I did. I shut up.
Because I knew that what I was receiving as "attitude" from those people was in regards to our politics and what we're all dealing with, and have been dealing with for not only the past five months, but for years. And it just keeps escalating.
People are filled with varied feelings and emotions right now.
So I understood.
You also know that I rarely, and I mean rarely ever post about politics.
However, Saturday I had a meltdown in regards to the ludicrous political landscape of this country. And I could feel that meltdown coming on while I was in Trader Joe's earlier that morning, as I looked into the eyes of all the other senior citizens who were shopping at 8AM. Everyone looked sad, angry, scared, and numb. They walked around like zombies. And there I was, smiling and saying hello to people, yet I was being ignored. In fact, quite a few people actually sneered at me over their face masks as if to say, "Shut the hell up!"
So that's what I did. I shut up.
Because I knew that what I was receiving as "attitude" from those people was in regards to our politics and what we're all dealing with, and have been dealing with for not only the past five months, but for years. And it just keeps escalating.
People are filled with varied feelings and emotions right now.
So I understood.
Yet, when I got home that morning; after putting away the groceries, I sat down on the floor and cried my eyes out. And I didn't just cry, I sobbed uncontrollably from the center of my heart for this country. It felt as if I was mourning the death of a loved one. I cried for almost an hour.
But when I was finished purging, something told me to sit down and write.
And I did.
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Allow me to start by saying that regardless of the political party, the reality of politics is that it's a game in which each party cleverly uses the American people as pawns to win that game. Politics is all about politicians and politicians. It has nothing to do with politicians and people.
Each party loves to proclaim their differences and how good they'll be for the good of the country. But what's amusing is that they are all playing the same ruthless, dirty game. And eventually what happens is that each party loses sight of what they proclaimed, once they get in that office on Pennsylvania Avenue.
Because suddenly it becomes all about them.
And I've seen that happen with every election and with every president.
Period.
This pandemic has shown me, quite clearly, why I no longer have any interest or trust in politicians and their parties. And just for the record, I'm registered as Independent. I have never voted for a party for the sake of a party, I've always voted for the candidate and the issues.
Truthfully, when I was younger, I never cared about politics. My mother used to say, "Ronnie, how can you not be interested in what's going on in politics. If you don't start paying attention to the news, you'll appear ignorant to other people who are discussing politics."
Oh, really?
Well, I can honestly say that back then when I was ignorant about politics, I was much happier with America. And that's because I wasn't being told how to see things or how to feel. Nor was I being label as "this or that." America has never been perfect. And it never will be. But back then I viewed this country through my own eyes, not the eyes or opinions of politicians.
The cold hard truth is that it doesn't matter how much attention I give to politics or who I vote for. It all ends up being one big shit show.
What only matters to politicians is how effective they are at manipulating the American people into believing that they genuinely care.
And some of our politicians have been better than others at manipulation because they were keener at creating a more believable and sustainable illusion.
Let's face it, being a politician is all about, "My dick is bigger than your dick."
And that goes for the female politicians as well.
Because if you're serious about being a politician (male or female) you gotta walk around with an erection.
But what I find humorous is that our politicians are currently acting like erectile dysfunctional brats, slinging poo at each other, back and forth, while playing the blame game. When in fact, they are all to blame. And strongly so. Particularly during this time when the American people are struggling in many ways from this pandemic. Both parties are using this pandemic to prey on peoples fear and vulnerability with the sole purpose of swaying votes.
And mark my words. In November, when all the smoke and dust clears, the virus will somehow be miraculously healed. No more cases, no more deaths, no more need for masks. Suddenly, a vaccine will be discovered. But not until after the election.
Yes, I'm over politics. Completely. It's too exhausting to watch or listen to anymore.
It's nothing but vomit.
So, this is what I've decided to do...
I have officially disassociated myself from watching the news or focusing any of my time and energy on politics, because all it ever does is distract me from all the good in this country. But you see, that's the whole intention of politicians. Their goals are to distract me from anything good until they get elected or re-elected. At which time they'll "fix" all the bad by putting a cheap band-aid on it. But what will eventually happen is that all the lies, bullshit, and manipulation will return. The only difference is that it will be in a different party package, with perhaps a different gender, a different color, a different race, or a different age.
But it will always be the same ruthless game.
Always.
As I said before, I was much happier when I was ignorant about politics.
However, I don't regret becoming interested because it revealed to me what I always knew.
I've also decided to take all the energy that I've been wasting on keeping abreast with politics, and redirect it towards contributing to the good of this country and its people. Because that's truly the only way I can make a difference. Little by little. Person to person.
I can no longer rely on our politicians to look out for my well-being.
And I have never realized that more than right now.
There is too much beauty in America for me to focus anymore of my time on the ugliness that is being projected by our politicians for their own advantage.
True, the American political landscape is shoulder-deep in a stinky litter box at the moment.
And yet, do you know what is so beautifully ironic?
With everything that I just shared about the state of this country and our politics, I realize that there is still no other country I would rather live. And just because I've given up on politics, does not mean I've given up on America.
I love America with all my heart.
I have tremendous faith in this country.
And do you know why that is?
Because it's not our politicians that make this country what it is.
It's the spirit of the people.
Therefore, I've decided to take back our power.
The people...
But when I was finished purging, something told me to sit down and write.
And I did.
---------------------------------
Allow me to start by saying that regardless of the political party, the reality of politics is that it's a game in which each party cleverly uses the American people as pawns to win that game. Politics is all about politicians and politicians. It has nothing to do with politicians and people.
Each party loves to proclaim their differences and how good they'll be for the good of the country. But what's amusing is that they are all playing the same ruthless, dirty game. And eventually what happens is that each party loses sight of what they proclaimed, once they get in that office on Pennsylvania Avenue.
Because suddenly it becomes all about them.
And I've seen that happen with every election and with every president.
Period.
This pandemic has shown me, quite clearly, why I no longer have any interest or trust in politicians and their parties. And just for the record, I'm registered as Independent. I have never voted for a party for the sake of a party, I've always voted for the candidate and the issues.
Truthfully, when I was younger, I never cared about politics. My mother used to say, "Ronnie, how can you not be interested in what's going on in politics. If you don't start paying attention to the news, you'll appear ignorant to other people who are discussing politics."
Oh, really?
Well, I can honestly say that back then when I was ignorant about politics, I was much happier with America. And that's because I wasn't being told how to see things or how to feel. Nor was I being label as "this or that." America has never been perfect. And it never will be. But back then I viewed this country through my own eyes, not the eyes or opinions of politicians.
The cold hard truth is that it doesn't matter how much attention I give to politics or who I vote for. It all ends up being one big shit show.
What only matters to politicians is how effective they are at manipulating the American people into believing that they genuinely care.
And some of our politicians have been better than others at manipulation because they were keener at creating a more believable and sustainable illusion.
Let's face it, being a politician is all about, "My dick is bigger than your dick."
And that goes for the female politicians as well.
Because if you're serious about being a politician (male or female) you gotta walk around with an erection.
But what I find humorous is that our politicians are currently acting like erectile dysfunctional brats, slinging poo at each other, back and forth, while playing the blame game. When in fact, they are all to blame. And strongly so. Particularly during this time when the American people are struggling in many ways from this pandemic. Both parties are using this pandemic to prey on peoples fear and vulnerability with the sole purpose of swaying votes.
And mark my words. In November, when all the smoke and dust clears, the virus will somehow be miraculously healed. No more cases, no more deaths, no more need for masks. Suddenly, a vaccine will be discovered. But not until after the election.
Yes, I'm over politics. Completely. It's too exhausting to watch or listen to anymore.
It's nothing but vomit.
So, this is what I've decided to do...
I have officially disassociated myself from watching the news or focusing any of my time and energy on politics, because all it ever does is distract me from all the good in this country. But you see, that's the whole intention of politicians. Their goals are to distract me from anything good until they get elected or re-elected. At which time they'll "fix" all the bad by putting a cheap band-aid on it. But what will eventually happen is that all the lies, bullshit, and manipulation will return. The only difference is that it will be in a different party package, with perhaps a different gender, a different color, a different race, or a different age.
But it will always be the same ruthless game.
Always.
As I said before, I was much happier when I was ignorant about politics.
However, I don't regret becoming interested because it revealed to me what I always knew.
I've also decided to take all the energy that I've been wasting on keeping abreast with politics, and redirect it towards contributing to the good of this country and its people. Because that's truly the only way I can make a difference. Little by little. Person to person.
I can no longer rely on our politicians to look out for my well-being.
And I have never realized that more than right now.
There is too much beauty in America for me to focus anymore of my time on the ugliness that is being projected by our politicians for their own advantage.
True, the American political landscape is shoulder-deep in a stinky litter box at the moment.
And yet, do you know what is so beautifully ironic?
With everything that I just shared about the state of this country and our politics, I realize that there is still no other country I would rather live. And just because I've given up on politics, does not mean I've given up on America.
I love America with all my heart.
I have tremendous faith in this country.
And do you know why that is?
Because it's not our politicians that make this country what it is.
It's the spirit of the people.
Therefore, I've decided to take back our power.
The people...
I love you, America!
💗
Have a great week, y'all!
P.S. I'm grateful for this meltdown because it gave me clarity and an incredible sense of inner peace.
Have a great week, y'all!
P.S. I'm grateful for this meltdown because it gave me clarity and an incredible sense of inner peace.
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