Sorry about that, but when I need sleep, replying to blogs, eating, and managing bodily functions is all I have to offer the world. So far the world hasn't voted me off the island, so, I give what I can. And, if you are reading this, I have no doubt that you know what it is I offer. Opinion, of course, you guys...
The world seems to be changing, people dieing, wars being waged, new officials taking office, and you know what? It's the same as yesterday, I swear it. More, it's like two weeks ago when I did the braindeaddive into Sleepyville . I used to have to deal with depression. I thought it was because I became unable to stay awake and enjoy life. Not so, little friends, it was because nothing ever changes. I've gotten over depression, in spite of that fact. Woohoo... I should take a nap.
Now, there are good things to be said about balance and status quo. I am a republican and conservative, after all. But when the balance is off kilter to the left at least twenty degrees, it's annoying at best. What I propose we do about it is... Exactly, I don't have a clue. Voting won't do it and I'm getting a little old to be revolting (though some liberals think I am revolting, and in there case, I am). Why don't we talk about the weather? Oh, right, we ARE talking about the weather. I still think, on the odds, we conservatives have a better shot of booting their sorry liberal butts than they have of changing the weather. Besides, I live in Iowa, I wouldn't mind a little added property value with the loss of some of the coastal lands and some extra sunshine. I'd love to have big city folk put into tenements and denied the vote since their states don't exist and they aren't residents, at least until that can all be sorted out. Call it a natural resettling of the Civil War, going back to state and individual power from federalism a bit.
Now, where was I? Oh, right. How to change the political landscape in the United States of America, that is my question. First, we would have to create a group of like minded individuals who know our history, who are civic minded, who believe in this nation, who are able and willing to do some work, and in large enough numbers to be a concern. That might well get the ATF ,FBI, and about a dozen other federal, state, and local entities knocking on our doors. So long as enough of them are in our group, not a problem, otherwise it could get rough. And, of course, there are the state and federal forces to worry about, though and again, with enough mutual involvement, not a problem. So, you see, our rights of association have been weakened. Anyway, let us say we work through that. Next, we need to find the first generation of leaders who know what needs to be done and how, have access to enough of the keys to open the gates to begin restoring the constitution, and then we have to support them. This is my dream, and it's a peaceful one, so butt out if your selling armed revolution, we'll get to the settlements after we reestablish a constitutionally based government. Ok , after that is accomplished, then we have to live with it. Frankly, it's going to have it's own problems. Things you are used to being automatic just will not exist. See, this is the real problem.
Everyone wants change but not one person is truly willing to give up their goodies. Road improvements, farm subsidies, medicaid, tax loopholes, bridges to nowhere, the seeming rate of economic growth (partly fictional), and the like are symptoms that have grown into problems in their own right. So, we have layers of problems with no one willing to sacrifice their piece of the pie, just wanting to not have to pay for it. So, ask yourself, what are you willing to give up? Don't be cute either. And everyone has to give up a LOT to make it work.
There's no way to restore the Constitution; people didn't like it so they stopped paying attention to it, and they would do so again.
ReplyDeleteThe best option is to reform society so as to make it receptive to Constitutional law. That's no easy task, of course, but it is do-able.
I must admit something too you. The dream is a little one. The main thing is to keep the checks and balances in place. A few ways to check... Has the executive branch overridden congress recently (or does it have that power)? Has congress undercut the Supreme Court? Just look at the loops and interplays, if the three branches of government really are at odds about half the time, it's a good thing. That when true, is also why nothing will ever really change much or quickly when it does.
ReplyDeleteThe idea that old constitutional concepts are better than today's is part fantasy, part idealism, and part truth. The fact is, any government can and will be overbearing, but are you living with it, under it, or surviving it is the key question. I do, however, sincerely believe we have one of the best governments available and at a bargain price, compared to comtemporary governments in both actual cost, allowed freedoms, and potential for personal enrichment in land and other worth.
If we want a smaller government, we probably can have it. But that would take us backing away from the lunch counter of the tax trough feeling quite dissatisfied. That part is true. Voting won't do it, men are men and promises are air.
Now, I agree wholeheartedly about changing society by informing the public. It can't start with adults, we are already a bit jaded. It has to start with children. The problem is the public school system doesn't work and isn't really interested in doing that anyway. When I disparage the pub. ed. system, I'm not teasing. It is very flawed and very liberal institution (though liberal is flawed, I think in this case they are even seperable flaws). As with you, that is why I believe in home schooling. That is the only way.
I know, I know, I should have just said that. But I was having fun today while writing my post. It's been a bit, it just rolled out. I hope this corrects the notion that I'm a complete twit... Partial twit, yes, ok.
I don't want to rain on your parade, but if you read what you just wrote, you'll realize how unlikely it is that we'll ever return to better days in this country.
ReplyDeleteThe next step is in trying to enjoy, if only as spectacle, the pending collapse.
Right! You may be right. But I have seen too many "pilots" believe that because of the direction of the nose of the plane, the actual height of the plane, and the speed of the plane, that the plane is indeed going to crash. The geometry of flying over a globe, or in this case, dealing with a republic, as it is, escapes many. As a fact, these pilots included many of those who signed the Constitution. Not much has changed.
ReplyDeleteNo, all I indicate is that little will change, not that the "plane" will crash. Although, all planes must land (in a positive or negative manner), all men must die, all things must end but this is where one with convictions and faith chooses not to be nonplussed by the inevitable. Even with Christ leading him, John could not see past his beliefs to walk with his Lord, on water. So, I should not be surprised that people now have fear.
Velocity, I meant velocity not speed. I forgot with whom I was speaking. :p
ReplyDeleteTwo minor things: it was Peter, not John who walked on water.
ReplyDeleteAnd instead of velocity, don't you mean the rate of change of distance with respect to time? =)
Ha, he didn't walk on water! heheh Ha! Oh, alright. I'll take my lumps.
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