Religion in Politics

We hear lately much heated discussion of certain religions or statements. One can almost feel the anger expressed. . . or perhaps more often the deliberate manipulation that is evident since the "anger" is directed most often to a political candidate. It is certainly nothing new since such has been the case for many years - Catholics, Mormans, Jews & many others have felt the vicious whips of the bigot and those who would believe differently and do anything to "win". The things we see and hear today are bound to create frustration since, after all, our present purpose is to elect someone who has the ability to lead our nation into the future, not attempt to shift the focus to some harangue about religion. After the disasters our present leadership has created, the next election is more important than ever ~ It is a vital survival issue.

American Politics of the Moment

The Republicans have settled upon their candidate for the US presidency and so many now turn seriously to the Democratic Party as it struggles to be coherent. It is often said that the bumbling about is actually a process wherein individuals are enabled say what they believe ~ as opposed to the Republican process that has at its root a single pattern that represents what every one should believe. . . deviate from the core belief system and you are suspect. That's probably a generalization but there is an uneasy "fit" to the thought.

On top of it all is a President of the United States who has established his total incompetence in the management of the Country. If that seems an unfair statement, take the time to look around you at our dangerous decline in so many ways under his administration. Obviously, our decline at home and in the world is not all our President's fault or the fault of the Republican Party. We have all had a part. We have watched how corporations have taken over public policy and have said nothing. We blame China. We supply deadly arms in huge numbers to every part of the world and then pretend sorry at the slaughter they cause. Our enemies constantly refer to our unending "greed" as a nation of consumers. They are right, you know. We talk about change and fixing the problems once there is a change in the Congress. Perhaps. And perhaps we'll experience the same timid incompetence we have experienced in the present Congress. If we cannot lead, China, Russia, India, and others will.

We do know that the coming Summer and Fall will shape our future.