When the topic is Politics, almost everyone has something to say. Often times you’ll note the same bloggers, typically a small group of five or so people who spend a considerable portion of their days and nights at their computer, and in stanch support of one another. Excluding those retired, one must wonder if the others are gainfully employed, collecting Government assistance, (from the same Government they criticize so fervently), or if blogging is their full time occupation? They will seek out all political blogs and blatantly inform others how incorrect they are. Interestingly enough, seldom do you see solutions brought to the table from these bloggers when it comes to their preferred topic of Politics, most likely you will note the weapon being “cut and paste” as they become middlemen between the news media and blog. Some dare to pass off the thoughts as their own, but proper grammar quickly exposes them. Quickly you will note, these people are always correct. They, and only they, know what is right for America, nobody else could possibly have an opinion. If you do, however, have an opinion to voice, promptly they will tell you how ridiculous it is, seldom do they miss responding to anyone not thinking as they do.
Discussing politics is a broken record, and one of the easiest topics for blog. Little thought is required in the art of “cut and paste.” Criticism and complaining come easily, but these would be "crusaders" are weak in solution and implementation. Other than the criticism itself, most are worthless to the cause, capable only of transferring the news statistics and maligning all they are not in agreement with, or all they don't understand.
Than there is an entirely different breed, those who readily call themselves “Christians.” Of course, "only they" possess a close personal relationship with GOD. Like Moses before them, it is “only they” who could possibly hear the voice of GOD. "Only they" can hold GOD in their heart and “only they” shall be saved. Promptly they will inform you, it’s “only they” who shall enter the gates of Heaven. They have no issue speaking for GOD and telling you GOD’s plan, for it’s “only they” who understand and may work GOD’s plan. GOD has selected “only them” and nobody else could possibly have an equal relationship with GOD. They readily quote scripture for “only they” have read and understand the Bible. Disagree with them and instantly you represent the Devil, you are en route to Hell. It doesn’t matter what GOD oversees, these bloggers have spoken and so it will be!
Bloggers should be entirely honest with themselves. When other's posts are read, you don't find they hold value, nor do you feel they are particularly helpful, and certainly you don’t agree with anything else you may read outside the circle of political bloggers supporting a particular party? You want to promptly pound your keyboard and criticize what the poster has to say, or has said. You want to argue with that poster and attempt to claim superiority in intelligence and intent. You want to criticize and contradict anyone and anything not thinking as you do, or anyone who certainly can't be the Christian you are? You want to infer they are the Devil, because they don’t think or act as you?
Again bloggers should be honest with themselves. Do you ever wonder how many have taken a moment to look at Webster's definition of American? How about Citizen? And Allegiance? If Bloggers are citizens of America, surely they remember something as basic and traditional as our “Pledge of Allegiance”? Now for a bit of my own “cut and paste” as I spoke of earlier:
The Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was written in August 1892 by the socialist minister Francis Bellamy (1855-1931). It was originally published in The Youth's Companion on September 8, 1892. Bellamy had hoped that the pledge would be used by citizens in any country.
In its original form it read:
"I pledge allegiance to my Flag and the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
In 1923, the words, "the Flag of the United States of America" were added. At this time it read:
"I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
In 1954, in response to the Communist threat of the times, President Eisenhower encouraged Congress to add the words "under God," creating the 31-word pledge we say today. Bellamy's daughter objected to this alteration. Today it reads:
"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
Section 4 of the Flag Code states:
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag: "I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.", should be rendered by standing at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. When not in uniform men should remove any non-religious headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Persons in uniform should remain silent, face the flag, and render the military salute."
Do most bloggers pledge allegiance to the flag and these United States of America, or do you banter between the parties, Democrat and Republican? Do you criticize your President, opposing parties, other posters thinking differently from you?
To the above, what solutions do you bring to the table? Excluding the time spent at your desktop or laptop, how much of your personal time as a citizen is dedicated to the cause of this government and country which you so readily criticize? How much monetarily do you dedicate, beyond the taxes we all pay? Besides criticism and repeated attempts to flaunt the political knowledge and superiority you believe you possess, what is it specifically that you do to rectify the wrongs you are complaining about?
How does division in America help America? How does negativity and belittling our current President and leader change the problems facing this great nation?
I have been a devote Republican over 35 years. There are pros and cons with either party, any intelligent person knows and wouldn't disagree. This shouldn’t come as a big surprise to anyone, there has always been debate between the parties and there always will be. Our answer is coming together and finding acceptable solutions. People’s opinions are not changed by bloggers, it’s he said, she said and everyone returns to their corners of land feeling and thinking the same as before the “on switch” of their computer was flipped.
I understand many of the concerns being expressed and some are quite legitimate. For us personally, Democratic rule costs us in taxation exorbitantly, more so than anyone could possibly fathom. That being said, we will stand behind our current President, be He or She Democrat or Republican, and do whatever we possibly can to demonstrate our allegiance to this great nation. How helpful it would be to any President if all Americans would do the same.
United we stand, divided we fall. Seems as if they knew what they were speaking of, even long ago. Working together is the answer. Again be truthful with yourselves, if we don’t do this, who will? How proactive are your blogs and what is it they have changed?
