THE NON-VOTING AMERICAN

THE NON-VOTING AMERICAN

      America’s sleeping giant is the millions of non-voting American citizens.  It is now believed that the sleeping giant has been awakened, and if so it will make a big difference in the election of November 2018.  This op-ed. is dedicated to those American citizens who did not vote in the 2016 election.  Your non-participation in the election process has allowed an evil regime to gain control of American government. 

     The members of the Republicans Party are some of the most egocentric people on the planet.  Their egocentricities have extended into the financial sector, the religious sector, as well as the political sector, of American society. They are only concerned about themselves, and will lie, cheat, and steal, for the sake of money.

     The Republicans have developed a mean-spirit towards everyone except the wealthy.  They have reduced health benefits for 28 million Americans, and are attempting to reinstate pre-existing conditions, which will only benefit insurance companies.  They have taken large sums of money from pharmaceutical companies giving them the right to charge unbelievable prices on prescription drugs, and have refused to pass laws requiring background checks before purchasing a gun.  They have reduced spending for Medicare and Social Security, and have declared never to increase the minimum wage for working Americans. They have reduced spending for programs that provide food for hungry children while giving millions in tax breaks to the upper 1% billionaires. It is unbelievable and egregious that they have been able to brainwash many working class Americans to support these policies.

     The Democratic Party is not perfect, but it is far better than the GOP. Democrats have concerns for all people regardless of race, sexual orientation, or financial status.  It is an evident fact that America is a diverse society, and the only path forward for America is the acceptance of diversity. It is also an evident fact that America was moving in a forward direction until Republicans, with Donald Trump as their leader, gained control of the government.

     We are living in an era where authoritarian governments are on the rise around the world. Therefore, it is very important for those who believe in democracy to stand firm and speak loud. It is a fact that the GOP is in favor of a one man, one party government.  At the present, the voices of the Republicans are much louder than the voices of the Democrats.  It is a shame that only a handful of elected Democrats are speaking out about the evil regime of Donald Trump.  The Democrats should be screaming to high heaven about the improprieties of the President, his cabinet, and his entire family.  This man has already gotten away with more un-American acts than any President in the history of United States.

      

     When Donald Trump took office the American economy was near full employment. The only thing he had going for him was a little money and a slogan that was pleasing to the ears of the less informed. He immediately began to deport workers without any knowledge of who would fill the vacancies.  The farming sector is just one example. At the present, crops lay rotten in the fields because they are no available workers. In a matter of six months or less, the price of groceries will increase at a much greater rate than the salaries of working Americans. Once again, while many Americans are screaming and hollering at rallies for Donald Trump, they have no knowledge of the fact that they are losing purchasing power.

     Donald Trump has not improved the life of anyone except for himself and his family. There has never been an American who had less regards for the truth than Donald Trump. There have only been a few examples in history where a leader could lie as much as Donald Trump and still retain followers. However, it is noted by experts that 96% of Donald Trump’s followers are uneducated. This sets a terrible example for America as the world looks on. 

     Every minute, every day, with every act the Republicans perform, America moves closer to an authoritarian government.  Millions know it but are unwilling to do anything about it. These millions must be reminded that the sins of omission are as great, or sometimes greater, than the sins of commission.  If there was ever a time in American history when the silent majority needs to speak loud and clear it is now.  America’s democratic government is being tested more than anytime since the dark days of the American Revolution, and the days prior to, and during the Civil War. 

*****A REMINDER*****

Corrupt individuals make excuses for corruption.

Liars make excuses for liars.

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Fools make excuses for fools.