UNITE!
Is it a new day in America or just, another day in America? I do believe there is a difference in the manner in which we express this sentiment.
In America we have roughly two political parties. We have the Democratic Party and the Republican Party. Those parties dominate the landscape and do not allow any other party that might have the desire to form an opportunity to do so. Democrats are generally recognized as Liberals, Progressives, and Centrist. Republicans are generally recognized as Christian Conservatives, Fiscal Conservatives, Tea Party radicals, etc. You may notice at this point the fact that even the parties are divided ideologically within their own structure. Politicians of course couldn’t be happier with this arrangement; they fundraise according to their ideology. The two parties miss the point…Divided we fall.
In America we have the right to disagree with these politicians. We have the right to Lobby or Protest if we disagree with decisions made by politicians or when we wish politicians to provide legislation to improve the quality of life in this nation. Yes, the constitution actually gives us the right to lobby and protest, of course that appears to be under assault these days. It appears the powers that be have decided to control the manner in which we protest and the manner in which we lobby Congress, the Supreme Court, or the President. We are prohibited in many ways when we decide to protest, we are arrested many times because of infiltration by groups that sometimes appear to be a part of law enforcement or paid agitators. So protest, but remember to bring bail money and have a good lawyer waiting in the wings just in case. If you’re wealthy, you might decide to use lobbying to get what you want. This is an altogether different manner in which we are allowed to petition the government and the courts. We can sit down in the politicians’ office, or meet and greet them at a fine restaurant, or on the golf course etc. and one on one discuss our grievances. We are divided even when it comes to something guaranteed by the constitution because of inequality. So again, even in this undertaking we are divided.
Speaking of protest, let’s look at how we are divided when it comes to protest…how many organizations take to the streets or the web etc. to protest? Let’s look a bit closer at this. If I am a member of Green Peace, I might agree to protest with 350.org. If I am a member of Code Pink, I might agree to join with many other groups that might be protesting a given issue. If I am a member of BLM, I might join with groups that are protesting inequality in the criminal justice system due to racism, or any number of other groups whose goal will connect in some manner to the goals of the group. Why, when we agree are we still divided, why do we need to form a plethora of groups to try to get justice in this country? Why can’t we UNITE and come together as one?
In America we are struggling to save what is left of our democracy. Even former President Jimmy Carter (pray for his victory during his battle with cancer) said this nation no longer appears to be a democratic republic. In his words, America has no functioning democracy. We are operating more like a Plutocracy or something to that effect.
In America, the USA, we are in the primaries that will help decide which candidate will run for the coveted office of President of the nation. It appears we will continue to be more divided than ever. How can we unite under one banner? How can we bring the citizens of this country into agreement? I call upon the many protest groups in this nation…I plead with you, PLEASE unite. A meeting of the minds is necessary, we need leaders of these factions to come together, bring their issues to the table and hash out an agreement that would allow us all the opportunity to unite under one umbrella, protesting together, working together, solving issues together etc. If we do this we can settle the issue of which candidate will be better for this nation in the fall election. United We Stand, Divided We Fall.
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Seriously, I think thats one of the things I've taken to heart this election season -- we've always left people or situations out of the American ideal.
This is a fight between democracy and the appearance of democracy.
I cannot see how the two come together. I'd love to be proven wrong though.
Just reading the information in those emails should be enough for to make a person reconsider when thinking about voting for her, and imagine, we haven't really seen the ones that the FBI have redacted and called TOP SECRET...I believe like those Goldman transcripts, must be some really interesting reading there. 
I don't believe I saw it when you posted it. I will remember to follow your work here in the future. I do remember the night you got your pic in your signature line. It is kind of hard to tell who poc's are here. I don't make any bones about it, I announce often in my comments that I am African American and proud of it. The pics in my signature line should give some idea, but if it doesn't so be it. I am not here to promote the ideology of any one race, my idea is we are all one race, and the sooner we realize it, the better off we will be. I believe that, the recognizing of one common humanity is one of the things that will help us Unite. 
for your wonderful writing. Keep up the good work. 
