Americans generally seem to be
ignorant of what our government
actually does or can do. We seem
to expect our POTUS to be a god
who commands the laws and policies
we must live by. We seem to believe
our government is an all powerful
creature that we have no power over,
yet expect our tantrums to persuade,
rather than merely a human made
institution meant to organize our
societies in the ways we, over time,
choose.
I know, this we is not merely you and
me, who may discuss and decide.
This we is much larger and broader,
in needs, beliefs, experiences, world
views. Thus, this government concept
gets more complex. Then, I guess,
most of us don't want to bother to
understand -- so we just get mad.
What we need are real communities --
people committed to their common good.
A successful democracy requires extensive
civic education, such that all citizens
understand our rights, responsibilities,
duties and methods to have impact,
make changes.
A national leader of the nature to do
their best for their nation generally
has a wide variety of people with
different needs, desires, hot button
issues, and so forth. Remember, the
leader is trying to do what will serve
all of these, along with all the emergent
events that must be addressed. Thus,
even your best-meaning national leader
will not necessarily do what is best for
you and yours.
2/5-9/24
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