The Founding Fathers- the most brilliant men of their time. In America's past it was these men, these hyper-intellectuals that read Greek and Latin for fun, who became president of the United States. So I ask myself, when did it all change?
When did Americans begin wanting an average run of the mill man to be president? Someone that they felt they could sit and drink a beer with? Frankly I don't understand it. I want the most intelligent person in America to be my president (whether male, female, black, white, or purple). I want someone who can speak coherently...using real words, someone who knows politics and economics...not someone who barely passed college leading our country.
So when, when exactly did Americans begin putting things like a president's religion before his/her intellect and experience? Separation of church and state...what's that?
I think Americans need to return to their "roots." I think we need to find the Thomas Jefferson's and George Washington's of our own time, and elect him/ her as our next president. I want a person whose intelligence is overwhelming and intimidating, someone who will be equipped to lead America, not someone who will blindly attempt to lead America, making any decisions that he/she feels like making. We are in need of a leader, an intelligent, coherent, leader.
America must truly wake up, and realize what is important in a leader. is a leader's religion important? Or is experience, intelligence, past success important? Or is it being able to sit and drink a beer with the guy?
Monday, March 19, 2007
4th Anniversary of War in Iraq
Today, March 19th 2007 marks the fourth anniversary of the war in Iraq. The last four years have been the cause of much concern and strife within the American population, and the future doesn't seem to hold any quick answers.
President Bush is calling for yet another emergency funding for the war, warning Americans that their safety is on the line. One would think that Bush would begin to actually seek other alternatives and solutions to leave Iraq , since even Congress has begun to change their positions.
Several Congressman, including Senator Kerry (Bush's opponent in the 2004 election), have been speaking out. They are not denouncing the war outright, but rather the tactics of the Bush administration over the last four years.
At this juncture in time, I think that it is extremely important that Americans put their minds and mouths to work. People need to be questioning their government and its actions. No longer can we lie back, passively accepting all of the information, and reasonings that we are hand fed about this war. It has been four long years, and let's face it who knows how many more.
It's time that we demand answers, and a plan. No more tentative this or that; a real solution is crucial to the future of this war. It's time Americans open up their eyes and see what is going on. See the blood shed, the destruction, all of the horrors associated with war. Just because we can not see the daily destruction doesn't mean that it's not there. It's time for an end.
President Bush is calling for yet another emergency funding for the war, warning Americans that their safety is on the line. One would think that Bush would begin to actually seek other alternatives and solutions to leave Iraq , since even Congress has begun to change their positions.
Several Congressman, including Senator Kerry (Bush's opponent in the 2004 election), have been speaking out. They are not denouncing the war outright, but rather the tactics of the Bush administration over the last four years.
At this juncture in time, I think that it is extremely important that Americans put their minds and mouths to work. People need to be questioning their government and its actions. No longer can we lie back, passively accepting all of the information, and reasonings that we are hand fed about this war. It has been four long years, and let's face it who knows how many more.
It's time that we demand answers, and a plan. No more tentative this or that; a real solution is crucial to the future of this war. It's time Americans open up their eyes and see what is going on. See the blood shed, the destruction, all of the horrors associated with war. Just because we can not see the daily destruction doesn't mean that it's not there. It's time for an end.
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