A Change Is Due

The upcoming election is an opportunity for all of us to change the face of our country. For too many years, since our founding and even before, systemic racism has ruled our lives. This has been the building block of our society. Now is the time for change. No, one election is not going to bring the winds of change blowing in and clearing away the debris that hampers our country. This election will be the beginning. Or can be.

We owe it to ourselves to include every one in the fruits this country offers. When we exclude a human because of the color of their skin we are doing a disservice to the country. When we exclude a human because of their religion we are doing a disservice to our country. When we exclude a human because of their gender identity we are doing a disservice to our country.

Since the first slave was brought to our shores we have lived the life of racists. We have made promises for so many years and have yet to live up to any of them. We have to enable everyone to rise up in this country and make the best life they can. This enabling includes taking care of all of our people. Making health care a right, making voting a right, making sure that those that need it most are taken care of.

It is time to rework our democracy. It cannot survive the coming changes in it’s current form. This means expense. I want those that can succeed to do so. I don’t mind that some have more, much more than others. But as the world changes we as Americans have to change also. That means changes to the way our democracy is enacted. Those that have the most must make some sacrifices to help those who cannot do what it takes to “make it big”. I am not talking about free money for nothing. I am saying that some people have what it takes to make it to the top and some don’t. Those that don’t have that business sense or instinct are still hard working, honest people that aren’t looking for handout. They are looking for help where help is available.

I am lucky, I was born white and will always be white. Those born into families of color have not had the opportunities afforded to me. I don’t consider myself a racist but I certainly have not been anti-racist my entire life. I grew up around people who were fundamentally racists but not outwardly. Little things I heard growing up come back to me now as I learn more and more about anti-racism. This is not to say that everyone around me was racist. There were pockets of people in my circle that were and, in some cases, still are racist. I have to block out those bits of early life. It is my goal to be anti-racist. I am learning, I am listening, I am doing what I can to help.

Electing Joe Biden is not the end all for our country. His election will be a turning point, a transitional presidency. This could be the time when we can look back and say “2020 was the year we began to change the world”. And maybe my grandchildren will be able to live up to the promise of our founding: We The People.

The Little Man With The Big Bible

Clearing peaceful protesters with gas and flash grenades. Just to walk to a closed church and hold a bible in some sort of stupid fu#$%ng charade to prove what? That he sides with the those grieving? That he has empathy for the oppressed?
That is not what I see. I see a coward, a liar, a little man who wants to be a dictator.
And I see a country that is falling into chaos. Playing into the hands of this as*%)le. The bigots, white supremists, the ignorant and the foolish are his supporters. These are not necessarily stupid people that lap up his rhetoric. They are our friends, family and neighbors. Many are well educated and decent human beings that deserve our love and respect. They are lost, they are scared, they feel powerless. Let us bring them back from the abyss, show them they are loved, protected and have a say in their lives.
This president* complained about a black man kneeling at a football game. He raged about that peaceful protest. Now he rages about violent protests. I do not condone the violence, the looting and pillaging of a small fraction of the protesters. I do strongly support the protesters right to march, to speak, to yell and to scream. They have the right to be heard. And we have the duty to listen.
We must find a way to bring this tiny man down. I, today, am calling for his ouster. I will use any means available to me to help remove this monster from our government. He has brought this wonderful country to the brink of disaster. He has almost achieved his goal. His followers have begun to build the dais for him. We must not let this happen.
Please look to your hearts, look to your God (if that is your way), look to your children, grandchildren and all the people of this country. Look inside, I believe you will see what this human pile of s*&t is bringing to our lives. If you are honest with yourselves, if you are a decent, moral being, you will not be able to support him any longer. For he is the antithesis of decency and morality.
Bring about change, side with me, side with George Will, side with all of us are calling for complete reform. To change the narrative we must first change our course. I know you have heard me say this before, VOTE! It is our first means of change. Once we have removed this cancer from our lives we can begin to heal, begin to restore, begin the long process of making America really great again. For this leader has done the exact opposite of his slogan. He will be remembered for “making America an outwardly racist country again”. Let us hope he is not remembered at all. Though let us not forget what he has done.

And Now A Little Less Of Me And A Little More of You

A short note. I have been known to be a bit angry with the conservatives I encounter. And well I should! Below are some questions that have been rummaging around in my head looking for answers. Apparently it’s empty in there.

Why is it that we never hear of the Christian Left? Are all Christians conservatives? Or do liberal leaning Christians just say less?

If something happens to Trump are you more scared of Mike Pence? He comes across like he’s robotic. No personality, no empathy. But then look who he works for. Scary, scary man.

Why does Fox News exist? Why does OANN exist? They both just reiterate what they say the president meant.

Why can’t the President remember what he said the day before? Why can’t Kayleigh McEnany remember what he said at all?

Off topic, but why do dogs always have to follow you into the bathroom?

Do you think Dr. Fauci likes Donald Trump? Or does he think it’s his job to make sure that the facts get out? Let’s hope it’s the latter.

What’s with Hope Hicks? Have you seen the photos of Trump whispering in her ear? Do you think she understands anything he says? None of the rest of us do.

Okay, that’s it for now. My job was to put some questions in your head so that they aren’t floating around in mine anymore. You’re welcome.