American Ideology

Do not confuse bipartisanship for bipartisan politics.

 

In school we are taught about the men and women that have made a difference in society and the world but yet, we are ourselves are not taught how we too can make a difference. We Americans, live in a country that can achieve so much but are blinded by the advancing technology that consumes our weekly paychecks. As the youth of the country, let alone the world, we need to ask ourselves how we can change the world and make it better. Our country’s two main political parties supposedly represent a bit of every American citizen. But where is the American party, a group where the rich are not necessary to have the opportunity to run for office. A party that allows, the average American, the real American, the opportunity to make things right, to step up and make a difference? That party is within all of us, but is pushed aside by the idea that “I am only one person, what can I do?” All it takes is one person to make a difference in the world, if your point is well received you will receive support. As the saying goes, Rome was not built overnight. It takes time to make a difference, to better the lives of not only American citizens but people all over the world. The basic principles of respect, honesty and perseverance can help you achieve the strongest of your goals. Together, our baby steps and small acts of kindness can change the world for the better.

Ron Paul: Hero or Fool?

Hero or Fool

Over the past few years, an unlikely figure has risen to prominence on the political stage. Ron Paul has jumpstarted the Tea Party movement, far before it ever rose to prominence. An avid believer in a small government with no interference in the public sector, Paul has both won over many and caused many more to shake their heads. It was Paul, not Barack Obama who received a record 6 million dollars in donations, all online in one single day. The GOP radical, has been turning heads for years and only recently received the attention many believe he deserves. Paul has opposed every war brought before Congress during his tenure and even opposed offering aid following the devestation of Hurricane Katrina. Is this a man that Americans should stand behind or a man they should ridicule? Many people feel that the Democrat run goverment in place today is far too large and bringing America closer towards socialism. Paul advocates virtually the opposite of what Barack Obama has put into action. The question essentially boils down to individual opinion and it should be interesting to see what happens between now and the 2012 election.