losers. Numbers? Numbers worked in some cases where campaign strategies
utilizing demographics, population databases, sophisticated software
programs and information mining like those used by the Democratic Party
in the 2012 presidential campaign that resulted in what should have
been an impossible win. Are we further ahead or less behind? The
Republican Party declared the victor but will the citizens, those that
participated, volunteered enormous time and efforts in the days, months
and even years leading up to November be as victorious? If victory
means the return of our guaranteed freedoms, less intrusion and a move
to restore governance to it’s original intent then yes, we are
victorious, but that is doubtful. Indeed, less behind.
There was clearly grassroots efforts that made the difference in many
races but like New York’s gubernatorial race, not so much. As I
participated in the efforts myself attending rallies, joining groups,
running for office, going door to door, displaying my displeasure with
current administrations at my home and business, I was clearly not
alone in these efforts. But who joined me? Yes plenty and many of those
were even more determined than myself but additionally there were those
that claim opposition to the very benefits of big government they
enjoy. Government employees yelling stop but only after they’ve
retired. Union members crying foul but only after their contracts had
been settled with rock solid benefits and salary increases. Homeowners
that scream stay away when they have subsidized solar panels on their
roof. Gun owners demanding their rights are being infringed upon but
only after they have been denied purchase after a back-round check. Are
we ready to endure what we claim to demand or are we too self righteous?
The only way our promise of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness
will ever return to reality is if “We the People” are truly ready to
practice what we preach. Self governance means to participate in that
process. Self reliance is not the same as self righteous. Greed is
found through out our society not just for the rich one percent.
Freedom isn’t free just like true independence won’t be easy.
Opportunity is the absolute cure for what we lack in our inner cities
and society but involves hard work, dedication and true determination.
Prosperity is in the eye of the beholder when measured by needs versus
wants. Success will be for all to enjoy but not all will achieve. Are
we truly prepared to get what we are asking for?
