Reply #30: John, I think you hit the nail on the head, especially when [View All]

[SeattleGirl]

you say, "If a man is thirsty, he doesn't want to hear about water shortages. He wants to know where the water is."

I believe that the elected/selected leaders in this country of both major parties have gotten caught up in political rhetoric. Yes, it has always been that way, sometimes more so than others. It is so now. Each side is pointing fingers, calling each other names, bragging they have the better idea, accusing the other side of being the cause of all the problem, but there has been little talk of real solutions.

I will definitely check out the link you provided to democrats.org. If they have viable solutions, then great, I will definitely join in. I have never given up hope that things can and will change, even though I admit that sometimes it's hard to keep my chin up.

I do not believe that we can or should sit back and wait for "the leaders" to lead, which is what I think you are saying here, John. This country DOES belong to We The People, but I think too many people have taken the easy way out, content to sit back, complain about what's going on, but not being willing to do something. One person doing one little thing will not make a big difference, but many people doing things will make a difference. And that is what we have to do, regardless of what party we align ourselves with (and yes, Republican lurkers, I'm talking to you too). If you don't like what's going on in this country, the do something to help change it, even if it's sending an email to your representative or senator about something that concerns you.

Too many of us have forgotten that this IS our country. It's time to start remembering again.

Good post, John. Recommended.