The Revolution and the Government

So I haven’t really even addressed the Revolution and the government. I think that it’s because I really have no idea on how to begin. I don’t know what it would look like. Would it be some sort of violent overthrow? I’m not sure that I want that. So would it be some sort of drastic change within the system? I don’t know. But I do know that something must be done, because we are on a path to self-destruction. It terrifies me to see what my country has become. We were founded with such good and beautiful intentions, and somehow we have seriously screwed up along the way. Governing through fear rather than freedom, lies and secrecy, denial of basic rights and violating the Constitution has become practice and policy in our government today.

And what are we to do about it, those of us who want a change? Vote? For who? I whole heartedly believe that politicians at their very core are corrupt, because ultimately they are seeking out power over other people. Even the ones who begin with good intentions cannot last against the all encompassing machine that is our government system. Most people, when given power over others will fall into the role of the fascist. There have been several psychological studies on this matter, and their outcome is always terrifying.

One of my biggest problems with our government as it is, is the existence of the two party system. I am sick and tired of voting for the lesser of two evils. Either way, I’m still voting for evil. If there were more candidates to choose from, then at least there may be a chance that one of them would actually represent views and concerns that I hold. Perhaps this is the political revolution that we need. More parties. Or no parties.

For a while I was faced with the delima of what to do reguarding voting. I have little trouble voting for issues, but it’s the candidates that I cannot get over. I can’t bring myself to vote for someone who I do not trust with my freedom. So as a responsible, socially conscious person what should I do? I still don’t know. My decision has become to vote for issues, and attempt to vote for politicians who don’t terrify me – who are usually 3rd party candidates. And if I don’t feel confidant voting for any of the candidates, then I’m not voting for anyone. It’s not that I’m voting 3rd party just to be voting 3rd party, that’s as bad as having a party loyality to the Republicans or the Democrats. But 3rd party candidates seem to express a lot of the concerns that I also have. So who knows, perhaps they’re less evil. Quasi-evil.

With that being said, I’m off to mail my (largely blank) absentee ballot.

Also, if anyone reads this thing, be sure to watch this video:

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