I don't remember exactly how long ago it was when I was awakened to the illusion of the party system actually "working" for the people they were supposed to represent. It was quite some time ago, and since then I have not voted simply for party. I do my best to make as best of an informed decision as possible. Unfortunately, that information gets very clouded with BS from all over the place anymore.
The common thread among the political parties that TRULY drives them both is GREED and a LUST for power. Both sides are guilty of these 2 of the 7 deadly sins. But, I'm sure there are commonalities between the parties on the other 5 as well.
I saw where our newest Speaker of the House lead a prayer before his first session as Speaker. There are a ton of people heaping all kinds of praise on him for "being brave to show his Christian faith in DC" and so on. In some ways it is true that you MUST be brave to admit and practice, even in a small way, your Christian faith in the US anymore. But, I believe he was doing his more for show. I do hope it was a sincere gesture. However, to the point, GOD has been driven OUT of our government over the years by people touting "separation of Church and state" with no understanding as to the meaning of that statement. It is much easier to be corrupt and sinful when you don't have to be held accountable spiritually AND know about it. What those that turned their back on God don't seem to understand is that God STILL sees what they are doing and they WILL be held accountable in due time.
One thing I've been noticing more and more is that both "sides" accuse the other of the exact same flaws / dangers. For example the conflict with Russia. Both sides love to make Russia (or China) the enemy and scream that we must defeat / vote out / not support the other side or we will succumb to Russian (Chinese) secret actors destroying the USA.
Hate Big Business or the Ultra Wealthy and blame them for all the problems? Well both sides accuse the other side of promoting those evil influences.
I don't remember exactly how long ago it was when I was awakened to the illusion of the party system actually "working" for the people they were supposed to represent. It was quite some time ago, and since then I have not voted simply for party. I do my best to make as best of an informed decision as possible. Unfortunately, that information gets very clouded with BS from all over the place anymore.
The common thread among the political parties that TRULY drives them both is GREED and a LUST for power. Both sides are guilty of these 2 of the 7 deadly sins. But, I'm sure there are commonalities between the parties on the other 5 as well.
I saw where our newest Speaker of the House lead a prayer before his first session as Speaker. There are a ton of people heaping all kinds of praise on him for "being brave to show his Christian faith in DC" and so on. In some ways it is true that you MUST be brave to admit and practice, even in a small way, your Christian faith in the US anymore. But, I believe he was doing his more for show. I do hope it was a sincere gesture. However, to the point, GOD has been driven OUT of our government over the years by people touting "separation of Church and state" with no understanding as to the meaning of that statement. It is much easier to be corrupt and sinful when you don't have to be held accountable spiritually AND know about it. What those that turned their back on God don't seem to understand is that God STILL sees what they are doing and they WILL be held accountable in due time.
One thing I've been noticing more and more is that both "sides" accuse the other of the exact same flaws / dangers. For example the conflict with Russia. Both sides love to make Russia (or China) the enemy and scream that we must defeat / vote out / not support the other side or we will succumb to Russian (Chinese) secret actors destroying the USA.
Hate Big Business or the Ultra Wealthy and blame them for all the problems? Well both sides accuse the other side of promoting those evil influences.
They thrive on division. It is the oldest tactic used to defeat a foe: divide and conquer.
The foe being the people.