Political Choices: Picking the Evilest of Two Evils
It continues to be baffling to me that so many people succumb to the common pitfalls of the American system of "Democracy" and its subsequent production of hatred and discrimination. Yet, as time moves ever-onward and technology continues to connect us closer and closer on the physical level, we are only seeing an increase in the toxic cycle that is "American Politics". I'd like to focus on the most disturbing aspect I have noticed; I want to focus on the seemingly illogical mentality that it is better to choose who is most likely to win against the current president, rather than the candidate with the best track record, stance, and plans for America.
Ridiculous Arguments
Whenever I see people arguing politics, people who work 9-5 jobs and are ruining their bodies just to put food on the table and afford their six different insurance policies, I can't help but to wonder what the point is. Hating each other, verbally attacking each other both virtually and in real life, sometimes even coming to a point where violence against one another occurs. For what gosh darn reason you silly billys?
I know not everyone is like this, but we aren't discussing the outliers who have no toxic effect on society, we are discussing those who'd go out of their way to figuratively or literally smack you in the face with their beliefs. On one side you have the Trumpers who'd sooner let Trump call them imbeciles, and sometimes he does, than go against a single thing he says. On another side you have the hardcore progressives who'd rather see the Devil himself in office than have Trump for a single second longer. Then you have the radicals who want both sides to start a revolutionary war to determine a winner, all the while they take part in the "boogalo" to let out some angst.
Most of the arguments I see online are best described as absolutely ridiculous. No one on these mentioned sides are considering the well-being of the economy, general welfare, basic human rights, and an overall standard for classiness that used to be at the forefront of American politics. From my perspective I see people who want the next Hitler, the continued reign of the "dotard-in-chief", a socialist who can barely get up a flight of stairs, and maybe a man who continuously sniffs and inappropriately touches individuals of all ages.
I would sooner put politicians in the gladiator ring for elections by combat than give them my vote. See how many incompetent, billionaire politicians sign up to be President then....
— Kyler J. FalkWhat Are You Thinking?!
In observing all this behavior both online and in real-life, I am left with the more-than-reasonable reaction of "What are you thinking?!" and I would legitimately like a logical, hate-free response to that question. Would it not be better to sit yourself on the sidelines and force the politicians to fight each other, rather than let them create and coast upon our hatred toward one another?
What does anyone in America gain from electing men (or women) who'd sooner see you eat each other alive than actually address their own, and America's pressing issues? Personally, I liked Andrew Yang, wouldn't vote for him because you can't trust a politician or businessman as far as you could throw them, but he ran on practical ideas rather than vague idealism. Is it just that people want the individual who can cause the most damage to the opposite side of the political spectrum?
Ugh, it all disgusts me and this is why I try to avoid ever discussing the "democratic" system of performative cruelty and discrimination.
Make America Worth Following Again
America has always touted itself as the land of the free, home of the brave, leader in human rights, and all that other fluffy, lofty, great stuff. There was a time where our president's visage was not dominating the news in foreign countries for comedic reasons, and other countries actually sought out our presence and input for big events. But now, now all I see and hear about is the next silly, resentful, sadistic thing our politicians have done or said to each other. I'm tired of being laughed at by the entire world, aren't you?
It is time to abstain from the rigged, ridiculous system in America and make the politicians fight each other rather than us fighting one another. For too long our democracy has been dictated by millionaires and billionaires around the world, rather than the American people. At the very least, stop attacking your undeserving neighbor because they like one senile old man, over the senile old man you chose.
The system can change, it can evolve, it always has and always does. The important part is changing it in your favor, the favor of those of us who see this once glorious country worth following anywhere remain on its feet. Stop attacking the people who could help you see the change you wish to manifest become a reality, and take your plan for change to where it will count for something.
Contact your representatives today! Make America worth following again.
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I may just be a tiny bit biased, Kyle.....but he is an incredibly awesome man!! It would be so nice if you ever run into him.. BTW, he's just as gentle as he is B I G! LOL
Well, Kyler,I don't know....I know my son & his wife golf a bit & you may have had an opportunity to see him or pass him by....He is V.P of International Sales~ "INSPIRE FITNESS" He works both in the office in Corona and out of his home office...does a lot of traveling too!
Here's a video of him, presenting a unit of their equipment.
Kyler, Let me once again, compliment you on your exceptional writing style.It's a pleasure to read the work of such a talented wordsmith..
I confess, I have lost my interest & enthusiasm toward the current political atmosphere. I've reached my saturation point & truly had to have a little chat with Paula, & give permission to take a much-needed break from all of it. I imagine I'll get back into participating when I can be less emotional & much more practical.
I found myself nodding in agreement throughout this article, mostly because your opinions have validated my own. (I'd begun to feel so alone..)
I have never been so eager for the final chapter. November cannot arrive soon enough to please me.
On a personal note.....my eldest son lives very near you in California~~"Tustin". In fact, his business headquarters is in Corona.
Small......small world. Peace, Paula
I enjoyed reading your opinions in this article, Kyler, and also the comments were very interesting. I support your stand and your viewpoint even though I am outside the USA. I have never met a politician I trusted. Even if they have personal morals and think they can make the country better for all the party system soon drags them into line. Well done.
I have a lot to say about politics, very little of it good. But as I do not live in the USA, I will not comment on your politics.
Kyler, I especially like and agree with your first comment. The media constantly attacking Trump makes me think about how many attack religions or things that they do not understand without really knowing the truth about them. The media typically does not acknowledge any good that Trump does, such as with illegal immigration. One other thing...socialism scares the crap out of me.
kyler this is good. Keep on trucking.
I have a doctorate and I am not classy. My neighbors are but they vote for Trump. Ones a plumber and the other a Black retiree. I just know things are real good right now.
Imagine trying to cross cultures but make mistakes on where you are? Joe is an issue.
I have to agree with much of what you say but the bottom line is you have to choose.
It’s either Trump who is making America great again or the globalists who think America isn’t great, America is the problem.
I read and amen to what you wrote. But to lump Trump in with the likes of the Democrats is a bridge too far.
That is really the bottom line. I can put up with all kinds of pretension or demeanor from someone who backs up what he says and obviously loves this country when compared to conniving globalists who would like nothing else but to turn America into a second rate country and care only about getting power.
In a perfect world we all wish our president could be the white knight without any blemish but that doesn’t exist and if he did the media and the left would portray him as the black knight.
Kyler, And who is going to give his side on issues - do you understand how the media treats him and lies about everything and anything related to him and his policies?
I don’t care for his personality but I care much less for the despicable media and all his deceitful lying opposition.
This is the first President I’ve ever seen who delivers on specific promises he made to get elected immediately. And his speeches reveal the real man that he is. He isn’t even a conservative and he makes so called conservatives look like charlatans by the policies he has enacted which they say they support but never did anything about, just talk.
Have you bothered to listen to any of his speeches? If they don’t make you proud of America and that the man delivering the speeches is President there is something wrong with you!
The final thing is look at what the alternative to him was and now is. The best candidate the Democratic Party could muster to go against him was Hiliary and now Biden, both criminals by any sane observer! Or well, a communist, Bernie, who isn’t even a Democrat and will never be given the nomination!
Although the american elections do not directly affect me, they do dominate the european media too. I must honestly say that the toxic political climate in the US and the UK (Brexit) has led me to stop actively following the news. I can imagine your frustration with the way politician are played out.
The Democrats want to take America from
the land of the free and the home of the brave
to
the land of freebies and the home of the knave!
Will never happen on Trump’s watch!
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