Well folks,
I have been reflecting as of late on the goings on here on JU with all the bickering between Liberals, Conservatives, Neo-cons who think all dems are libs, libs that think all cons are neo-cons, yadda yadda yadda. It's actually been a bit depressing in a way. A sign of the times and a direct reflection of just how polarized our great nation has become.
Folks like myself have felt a little out in the cold. We make our choices for the upcoming election, and we are automatically pigeonholed by what the extreme sides of the political spectrum say we are. Wether we are Dems, Repubs, or Indies. Were either a pinko, a fascist, or a flake. I harbor no love for the current administration not because of what political party they are. I have voted for repubs in the past, and will in the future. (in case you didn't know...i'm a democrat) I vote and support who i want by conscience, not party. I think there are a lot of folks like me from all sides, and we are lost in the shuffle. I also think we are the actual majority in this country.
I was watching CNN this morning and saw something that really got my attention. They were talking about me! Not personally mind you, but about my particular political persuasion.
The Angry Middle!
It was like somebody turned all the lights on all of a sudden. Dems...Repubs...Indies....All who thought, and believed what i do! How we are constantly ignored as of late and the power that we have. The power to change things, the power to express ourselves, the freedom to vote by conscience and not by party. And how large the numbers are. We are not small mind you.... We are the MAJORITY! Jesus that's empowering! A sea of people who love their party, but don't let the party line tie them down to voting their way. To vote for whoever you want to, based on your beliefs!
They went on about a few common points.
1. We all believe in the freedoms that the Constitution and the Bill of Rights guarantees us.
2. We believe in the government not having the power to superceed these rights in any form.
3. Pro Choice means just that....PRO CHOICE! Most of us do not favor abortion, but it is not our right to tell someone else how to live their life.
4. A strong national defense and the ability to use the power wisely and only when absolutely needed.
5. Fiscal accountability and responsiblity
6. The awareness of the plight of our fellow man, and that as a society we are obligated to better ourselves as a whole.
7. States Rights
8. The right to work for a fair and equitable wage and affordable health care
9. The right to an affordable education for our children
10. And not to be taxed to death!
This is my Declaration of Independence......My name is Thatoneguyinslc....And i'm in the ANGRY MIDDLE!