Accepting Obama’s ‘Change’ Premise

Having established that “change” can be both good and bad, both productive and destructive; I have come to the conclusion that Barack Obama is right: our country is in great need of “change.” Now before you God and gun clinging, fly-over state inhabiting political infidels lock and load and take aim at the space between my eyes, I would ask that you hear me out. There’s a good chance you will either like what I have to say or find merit in my line of thinking.

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Having dedicated myself to consuming the experience that was the 2008 Democrat National Convention, I did indeed come to the conclusion that Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and the rest of the contingent that descended upon the city of Denver had one thing correct, our nation is in desperate need of change. We have allowed our political process to be hijacked and in doing so have abdicated our right to expect good government. Whether organizational, corporate or ideological, special interest groups have taken complete control over each and every one of our governmental institutions. 527 groups, lobbyists and public action committees – in conjunction with an agenda-driven mainstream media derelict in its obligation to inform the American public of the facts – have employed the manipulation of the truth and the allure of the almighty dollar to persuade both citizen and elected official. The environmental lobby has coerced the elected class to such an extent that the mere mention of utilizing our own natural resources is met with personal attacks and demonization. Corporations and their lobbyists have abdicated any semblance of civic responsibility and national allegiance in their quest for “the highest dividends possible for their investors,” taking advantage of those who stand in their defense when criticized; those who understand the benefits of responsible capitalism. And our political system has been captured at it highest ranks in both major parties by those who would slate candidates because of their “chances of “winning” over candidates who stand up for principle, duty, honor and country. More...