Democracy. Remember that word.
I have often (sarcastically) referred to the United States as “The Great Pyramid Scheme”, acknowledging the fact that big business and the one percenters “vote” with their dollars. Hence, those “votes” heavily influence the rest of the pyramid.
Nonetheless, I still believe in the fundamental principles of democracy that our nation is built upon. Many references have been made recently implying that our democracy has been compromised due to the current political climate. Maybe….but I see it differently.
A democracy is only as effective as the citizens who participate in it. Maximum participation renders a more representative outcome. Conversely, voter apathy and political illiteracy hinder the system. But you wanna know what really weakens democracy? Weak leaders.
Yep. Apprentice Presidents who divide the citizens with petty bipartisan finger pointing and name calling. A wanna be dictator who selects who gets to participate in free speech and who does not. A shape-shifting poser who lies in an attempt to hide what some may see as plainly obvious: he has taken more from this country than he has ever given.
Remember, We The People make our democracy strong. Let’s show the weak leaders how to do it.
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