I am not a
flag waving, standing at attention, patriotic American. The Vietnam war ruined that for me.
It is quite
obvious that a country based on capitalism sees its citizens as something
to be manipulated.
Don’t get me
wrong; America has more personal freedom then many countries and less than
others, but a government of the people, by the people and for the people, we
ain’t.
We are
offered the allusion of a democracy; but if that were true the President would
not be elected by an Electoral College or appointed by a Supreme Court.
Capitalism
creates a plutocracy, where only the wealthy, or those supported by the
wealthy, can afford to run for public office; a National Chamber of Commerce
under a red white and blue flag.
And, a plutocracy is what we have always been.
Until now.
Looking at
the appointments of Donald Trump (President-not-elected) the country is on the
final step of metamorphosing into a
business organization, where the organization – the bottom line - openly takes precedence
over people.
Just my
observation
The Ol’Buzzard
I've been listening to a lot of Leonard Cohen music lately since his death earlier this month. In his song "Democracy," (which I think you would like if you don't already know it), his lyrics call America the "cradle of the best and of the worst." That about says it all, I think.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the info on the freezer bags. I'm getting one this weekend.
ReplyDeleteI very much like your Vietnam War patch. I lost a second cousin a couple of years ago to cancer. She was a nurse, rank of Captain, I think. Dealt daily with wounded boys coming in, their clothes soaked with Agent Orange. The casualties continue.
ReplyDeleteI am not a flag waving, standing at attention, patriotic American. The Vietnam war ruined that for me.
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts exactly!! I can't understand all the ex-military that are so gungho and right-wing. I guess they can't bring themselves to admit they were conned??