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Real America

by Jamie Hutson

America was founded on the belief that all men were created equal. That each and every person who came to our shores should be afforded the same freedoms and liberties and their piece of the American dream. Over the last 232 years the definition of the American Dream has changed and morphed as the quality of our life has increased and recently decreased, but it has always been a symbol of hope that everyone can become anything they want.

In 2000 John McCain ran a campaign on his values, his ideals and his belief that everyone could be the American Dream. I supported him then, I saw him speak twice - he was an American hero - and he still is. Unfortunately today he has become everything he despises, everything he ran agains 8 years ago. If he had been elected 8 years ago I have no doubt the world would be a better place. However today he is running a campaign to divide a stake in the middle of America. His choice of a running mate is an embarrassment to our country, the country he nearly gave his life for. His choice of Sarah Palin was one of the most sexist, outrageous and egregious decisions made in thie country in my lifetime. She is unqualified, unaccustomed to dealing with “real” issues and a blaring example of how out of touch he is with the world today.

Quantifying “real” America as a place where people are “pro-America,” having surrogates demand examinations of “pro or anti-American” congressmen - thats Socialism. Need Mr. McCain be reminded that it is a Republican administration, supported by a bill he voted for, that is currently nationalizing our banking system. Apparently his campaign needs to be reminded of some of the more ominous tenets of Socialism, particularly in the specter he is using, that Socialism creates a tangible fear of speaking out against your government. Socialism demands you listen to your government, not question it; Socialism puts a blanket name on all those who disagree or dissent. Socialism is what Russian was for 70 years, Socialism created massive starvation, gulags and trembling fear amongst the people - that they might be next, just for thinking ill thoughts of their government.

Real America is asking why the people in charge aren’t doing a better job. Real America goes to college, learns about the world outside of America - not just in a “liberal elite” manner where students are taught to hate, but where students are taught to think.

Real America is in New York City, its in Seattle, Washington, its in Nebraska, its in Wyoming its in Missouri and Florida. Its in Ivy League schools, its in southern baptist high schools, its not black or white and its not Catholic or Muslim. Its America - we’re the melting pot. Where good ideas and good people come together to form the best nation on earth - the best nation ever.

I try to keep politics out of this blog, but I can’t believe what I’m seeing. Its insulting to me, and its insulting to the people founded this country. If you’re reading this, chances are you feel the same way. Because I am Pro-America. As Pro-America as anyone in this country. And if you’re voting for McCain this election, you’re not voting Pro-America, or for “Real” America. If you are voting at all this election you are voting for Pro-America and for “Real America.”

I believe we already fought a war to keep the United States of America - united.

God bless America.

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    Jamie,
    Well said my man. The idea that I am somehow "anti-American" for voting me beliefs is the most un-American statement I have ever heard.
    A famous quote from the Revolutionary War goes something like, "I disagree with what you say, but I will fight to the death for your right to say it." The concept of America in my mind is something that has been greatly distorted in recent years. I would rather die from an attack of some sort, than be saved by information that was gained through torture. This might sounds grim to some, but America is that important to me. When we say "We Do Not Torture" we mean it. Why, because we are a beacon.
    There are darks place out there, and in order to bring light to them we must remain that beacon. We must remain the example of what a truly open and welcoming society can be.
    Any society that gives up a little freedom to gain a little safety, will neither get, nor deserves, either.
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    If change is what America wants in this country, change for the sake of change, even if it's bad change, then drastic change is what we will get with Obama.

    I might add that is a democratically controlled congress that passed the bailout, and that both candidates voted for this plan. However, the bailout would have never been needed had democrats not thrawted efforts for the past 5 years to reform Fannie and Freddie. See following NYTimes article from 2003:

    http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=...

    ''These two entities -- Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac -- are not facing any kind of financial crisis,'' said Representative Barney Frank of Massachusetts, the ranking Democrat on the Financial Services Committee.


    If you're going to lay blame, please do it accurately after being properly informed. Feel free to do some of your own research to discover the same facts I have been aware of for months.

    Finally, let's hope whoever is elected hasn't broken the cardinal rule of marketing and customer satisfaction. (As a marketer I'm sure this is the last thing the Blog author would like to see). The worst thing a marketer can do is OVERPROMISE and UNDER DELIVER. Hopefully for the sake of America both candidates will fulfill their campaign pledges. I have a feeling most Americans know which candidate has promised more, and possibly created unachievable expectations. We'll find out soon.
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    Well, Mr. Taxes and so well informed. Thank you for taking the time to read my thoughts about the election. I however never mentioned any taxes, anything at all to do with Fannie or Freddie or any real facts other than my opinion that McCain and Palin are a dividing force. As you so demonstrated above. Way to repudiate your self with your own words.

    I bet you're a Maverick!
 

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