The only thing we have to fear....
After watching the screaming punditry and media tsunami that we are all doomed, I believe we need to get a grip. Roosevelt's inaguration speech tag line was my inspiration - then I went back and read it...
It begins:
"I am certain that my fellow Americans expect that on my induction into the Presidency I will address them with a candor and a decision which the present situation of our people impel. This is preeminently the time to speak the truth, the whole truth, frankly and boldly. Nor need we shrink from honestly facing conditions in our country today. This great Nation will endure as it has endured, will revive and will prosper. So, first of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself—nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance. In every dark hour of our national life a leadership of frankness and vigor has met with that understanding and support of the people themselves which is essential to victory. I am convinced that you will again give that support to leadership in these critical days." Read it all at http://historymatters.gmu.edu/d/5057/
The parties in power want us all to fear; the sun burning out, an astroid, terrorists, global warming, crime, skin cancer, hair loss, erectile disfunction, etc. Once they have us scared, we're fucked. We vote wrong, we erroneously spend money, etc.
Let's get a grip. Think about it. Regain our composure, and take back our country. Demand leadership. Stop the "hold you nose and vote" The two party system aint working.
Someone suggest a viable alternative...
Or we're Fucked and destined for the route of the Roman Empire and the dodo bird.
It begins:
"I am certain that my fellow Americans expect that on my induction into the Presidency I will address them with a candor and a decision which the present situation of our people impel. This is preeminently the time to speak the truth, the whole truth, frankly and boldly. Nor need we shrink from honestly facing conditions in our country today. This great Nation will endure as it has endured, will revive and will prosper. So, first of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself—nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance. In every dark hour of our national life a leadership of frankness and vigor has met with that understanding and support of the people themselves which is essential to victory. I am convinced that you will again give that support to leadership in these critical days." Read it all at http://historymatters.gmu.edu/d/5057/
The parties in power want us all to fear; the sun burning out, an astroid, terrorists, global warming, crime, skin cancer, hair loss, erectile disfunction, etc. Once they have us scared, we're fucked. We vote wrong, we erroneously spend money, etc.
Let's get a grip. Think about it. Regain our composure, and take back our country. Demand leadership. Stop the "hold you nose and vote" The two party system aint working.
Someone suggest a viable alternative...
Or we're Fucked and destined for the route of the Roman Empire and the dodo bird.
