Ok, Ok so millions of people voted. I voted. I am proud that millions of people voted and that for the first time in 8 years I voted for the winner. That's all great!
But. . .and there is always a but. The record number of people that voted and made history in more ways than one now need to keep alert, stay involved, and not let the local politicans and elected representatives to state and local government get away with murder.
I am personally tired of back door/closed door deals (and in Rhode Island we have more of those than legitimate business any more). I am tired of special interest groups getting their way. I am tired of the little guy getting kicked all over the place while criminals and crooks get away with murder and make billions (HEAR ME EXXON MOBILE?!!!!!!)
Make sure that the people that represent you locally and federally are holding up their end of the bargain. And if they aren't write. Write to them, write to newspapers, write to the local stations. If you don't like the way a company conducts business then don't shop there (voting with your wallet is very effective, I haven't been into Circuit City in almost a year) They are only able to get away with this because so many Americans sit back of their couches and just stare at the tv in a slack-jawed manner. I'm not saying everyone does that, but not enough people go out and mobilize. Start locally and work up if you have to. HOLD EACH AND EVERY ONE OF THEM ACCOUNTABLE!!
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So true! Constant VIGILANCE! But seriously, these people need to stay involved. We need to get active, get involved and make a difference. And we need to end the apathy and sense that nothing can be done. Something can always be done, it's just not always the easy path. However, we must make the right choice between what is right, and what is easy. I totally agree. Get involved, write letters, write to papers, take part in meetings. Demand that our representatives represent us. IF they don't, vote them out, if you don't like the choices then run for office yourself.
Excellent points my friend! Well said!
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