This is why we need a new voice.

The shift of power will continue until politicians determine, the right way to proceed is the will of the people. They do not hear because we are not speaking loud enough and often enough. People vote for different reasons, not many of them dealing with the facts or by having knowledge of the issues. They will hear a 30 second sound bite and base their opinion and vote on that.

The fight has always been political.

The fight that you see today is what has been going on from the beginning. The retention of power supersedes the good of the country in many cases. All of the items I mentioned before were as partisan then as they are today. It would be great if the Republicans and Democrats could work together for the good of everyone put they want to get reelected and retain the power.

Why Fight?

Here is why we fight. Everything we have ever achieved in our history has come at a cost and that means we had to fight. In order to get civil rights, unions, social security, medicare-medicaid, minimum wages and even proper work conditions we, the average people had to fight. We fight first with words, then with votes and finally with fists. Now is the time for our voices to be loud and clear. We need to use the phase made popular by Peter Finch in the movie, "Network". "I'm mad as hell, and I'm not going to take this anymore." Our politicians need to understand the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, is "We the People", not just the wealthy. I feel the time has come to stand as one and take our country from the greed, that has driven us to this point. It is time to lead the world again, that can only happen if we take ownership of our government.

What will the Democrats and President Stand up for?

Yesterday I asked about the Republicans, today the Democrats. I voted for President Obama because there was a difference in what he proposed and the other party proposed. Today I feel as if my vote was wasted. The tax cuts, especially for the wealthiest Americans should not be extended. This will cost us at least 700 million dollars over the next few years. I want the President and the Democrats to fight. I want my voice to be heard and not drowned out by the elites in America. President Obama keeps drawing a line in the sand and when the Republicans and conservative Democrats cross the line, he moves it back and tells us this is where the fight will begin. Quit moving that line, Mr. President, and stand for the average American. This is what I voted for.  What did you vote for?

What will Republicans stand up for

Let me see if I understand this. The Republican party wants to decrease the federal deficit by keeping tax cuts we can not afford. This is like buying a new car after you lose your job. We increase what we have to pay each month even though we just cut our income. This sounds like the same tune that we have listened to before. Lets cut our income, start two wars, start new programs and then worry about paying for it down the road. Then lets blame the other party when the economy collapses. Wow, and how smart are the people that voted to put them back in control.

This is Your Blog.

This is going to be a way for Americans to voice their opinions on all subjects. It is simple to raise questions and to seek solutions. The difficult problem is finding a venue to speak without fear of retribution. I may not agree with your point of view, but I will always respect you and your opinion. This is a place you can come to agree or disagree and be heard either way. This is a place to come where we can find common ground and hopefully a voice that can translate into action. This is a place to find solutions and then speak to our Representatives, to have that voice heard. My only rule for this blog is to have respect for everyone. Disagree but with respect and without malice. Become a follower. Become a speaker. Become a leader. This is the American way.  Remember one voice CAN change the world. Be that Voice. This is America's Voice.

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