Wednesday
Oct202004
Wednesday, October 20, 2004 at 12:01AM
Real Clear Politics.Com
Today I want to share a website with you I recently found. Real Clear Politics.Com is a great political resource. On this site are links to the daily editorials and opinions in the nation's newspapers, up to the minute poll results, and links to everything but the kitchen sink.
This site is not partisan, just information. Check it out and see what you think.
I am an optimist where the United States is concerned. While it may be tempting to back away from the political process because of campaign rhetoric, voting hanky panky, and lots of dirty pool, this is precisely the time to get involved.
I am not optimistic because of our politicians, but because of our people. The good people are not often seen or heard in the media, but let a need arise and watch them come out of the woodwork to offer assistance.
Our people are strong and driven by good values. Do you remember how our citizens responded to 9/11? The country united as never before. Look at the response to the Florida hurricanes, people worked together, help came in from around the country. Unless there is an urgent need, however, our people find it good sport to argue with each other. Though the exchanges may appear venemous, each person would come to the other's aid if need be.
The US will be just fine no matter who our next president is. It will take a lot more than one man to destroy this nation.
So have fun, relax, everything is going to be OK - just wait and see.
How do I know this? I just watched the singing of "God Bless America" during the seventh inning stretch at Yankee stadium. It's a feeling I have and it is connected to an energy we all share. We will face any challenge as a people and come out on top. We may be bloodied from time to time, but we will sruvive, and we will rise up smarter than before and better for the experience.
Until the next time
John Strain