Directly related to truth. Recently I observed the US Congress and President meddling in freedom of expression issues, diverting their attention, as always, from issues, and I observed a complete lack of conviction, yet again, on the part of any representatives.
Public trust is dead. There is no person, or few, willing to stand up for truth, speak truth, observe truth, show some common sense, and act accordingly.
To act without political fear, without posturing, without concern about retribution and retaliation, without a calculated disingenuousness, from the self, from personal values, from the heart, from conviction, with integrity, with ethics, takes a type of person long absent from government. There is risk involved in any action, calculated or not.
Nothing ventured, nothing gained, and we here in the US are presiding over the greatest fall in history.
We got what we deserve.
jesus. well said. i don’t really know what you can add to that. you should probably spell-check it, but other than that it is a perfect piece of writing.
Maybe just add that it’s still important to vote anyway.
I calculated the risk in responding to this post and decided it was too great.
But please send in a contribution (no matter how small) to:
SAVE THE POLITICIANS!
at markstamas.com (PayPal accepted)
Your votes may not count, but your $$$ can still speak! (not tax deductible)
Very funny Insanity. And I don””t get the part about soliciting donations for your new organization, but then, insanity is no excuse, so . . . .Some day maybe you will find the risk acceptable.
Hey Yianni, agreed, but don””t forget the point, voting itself is why we are responsible, why the government erosion remains unchecked, not voting, in protest may be philosophically expedient and pure, but voting responsibly is better, and that means you can””t vote for anyone on the ballot, or very few, I plan on voting for myself.
Reminds me of Zeppelin, Tried to Save My Soul Tonight, Nobody””s Fault But Mine
Their, they”re, Devin, good catch