Once more, apathy reigns

administrator — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 22:54:03 +0000

Like most Americans, I have been increasing disillusioned by our government, politicians, and for the most part – both parties. It seems to me that we no longer have a moderate, or middle-of-the-road in either the republicans or the Democrats. It is either far left or far right. Neither party has my interests in mind, charging gung-ho to assure that their selfish platforms are protected – damned the public.
In my earlier years, I found myself agreeing with some of the ideology of both parties, always being comfortable with the moderates on both sides. I don’t have that choice any more. There aren’t any moderate ideals any more. Everything is either far left or far right. I shouldn’t have to agree on a parties stand on abortion, gay rights, and climate change altogether to have an opinion and be counted. I refuse to follow a party’s mantra blindly when my heart has other ideals.

Along came the Tea Party, and a spark ignited in my political soul. Maybe here was the chance for some moderate realism in our country. Maybe we could defeat the “good-ol’-boys” club and get some fresh-thinking non-political types in office! Maybe, finally, the apathetic, sleeping public would arise and participate, seeing a chance that their voice might make a difference.

Not so fast, Hoss. All good dreams fade when we awake in the morning light. After all of the hoopla of the presidential election and the failure of the activists to sway the momentum of the Democratic campaign, the Tea Party has openly married the Republican Party – Because they are (cough, choke) – Conservative? One again, what happened to MODERATE? Or, the new buzz word – centrist?

Once again, tricked by the hidden motives of what appeared to be a new public awakening, I slide back into my shell of apathy.

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Once more, apathy reigns