Saturday, October 4, 2008

For Justice: an ode to Nader et al

Superficial differences won't matter
when the constitution is in tatters
with corporate McCain or Obama
intent on perpetuating this trauma

the right is of course always right
it's an imperialistic plight
a ruse to quell criticism as blight

the enervate left grub in delight
the imperium carrion without contrite
the prerogative is theirs as any Sybarite

no debate readily hands defeat
to challengers of corruption so replete
as do apathy, cynicism, denial, fetter
cannot, do not, will not promote better

pursue the potentials of American dreams
with civic honor not just lucrative schemes
the US constitution grants ample provision
eminent corporate sociopaths deem derision

look to independence, third party representation
scare tactics promote only community deprivation
stay vigilant, demand the 800 billions returned
and demand all privileges, all votes, be earned

Sunday, September 28, 2008

Elections

The word 'elect' means to opt for or to choose. If there is only 1 item, I suppose I could elect to take it or leave it. But if there are lots of items, I have more options. I like options because it's defined as the freedom, power, or right to choose. And what a head-rush I get to know that I have the freedom, power, or right to choose who runs the single superpower country on this planet. At least, I think the United States of America is still the single superpower country on this planet ... For the convenience of others who may also like to have options for this significant job interviewing process, I have a link to the "ThirdPartyTicket" website advocating an open debate including all the different candidates for the position of the President of the USA. The President of the USA is a pretty responsible job and this country seems to be costing me a lot of money and worries lately so I really want to make sure that the next set of employees at HQ, the White House, is going to be competent and effective. So far, I have only to choose between 2 applicants/candidates who debated each other on Friday, September 26. They are ok; but aparently, there are 4 or 5 other eligible, qualified candidates that are applying, also. Why not interview them as well? Why discard options? Especially when having them debate and challenge each other means they work harder for me; they can research all the information and argue with each other various ideas that I couldn't possibly have time or expertise to considered. And I get to watch, learn, critique, and make the final decision. Excellent! :)