There is allot of talk these days about how “unexperienced” candidates are when they run for office. When we have these conversations, we are validating what is known as “career politicians”.
The “Career Politician” is something that was never intended in our democratic republic. As a matter of fact, in it’s conception, America was prided and looked up to because of the fact that it was governed by “normal people”, everyday citizens, just like you and me. They would have a normal civilian job, and would decide that something needed to change, so they would run for office. And if they won, they would serve out their term and then head back home with the pride that they served their country well and did what they thought needed to be done. What was even better about this system, is that the former politician would then have to live with the impact of the decisions that were made under their own command. In other words, they would have to taste their own medicine.
I get allot of propoganda talking about how “inexperienced” this candidate is, or how “untested” that candidate is. My answer is always the same, “what do they want to accomplish”, and “can I get behind that?”.
Here are a few of Americas most “unexperienced” Presidents:
George Washington
John Adams
Abraham Lincoln
Thomas Jefferson
Ulysses S. Grant
Franklin D Roosevelt
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Do you get my point? Do you want me to name some of our most “experienced” presidents? I don’t think you would like the list. Here’s a little taste.
Richard Nixon
Gerrald R Ford
James Carter
George W. Bush
The office of president was meant to be held by any American whom the people could get behind, and anyone who could inspire a nation to bigger and better things. Sadly it has become a game for the rich and famous, who spend 30 or 40 years in a fake reality of government, and tend to lose touch with the people for whom they are supposed to serve. Maybe someday a younger more inexperienced candidate will come along and then we can all see the opportunities that were always supposed to be available to everyone, not just those that were born into whatever dynasty is in power at the time.
1 Comment
June 23, 2008 at 11:48 pm
I also find it intriguing when the press blows out of proportion these “elitist” comments. If the man or woman running for the highest office in the land isn’t in many ways better than the average Joe, there is no sense in running at all. I think that McCain and Obama should focus less on “relating to the common man.” The American people are smart enough to see how each candidate shares our values.
On the other hand, I agree with you on viewing experience less than judgement. Unfortunately, we are so used to having our news digested and fed to us without having to interpret it much. This presidential race I find is similar to one’s walk with God in that I must constantly be learning and finding things out for myself. Anywho, I could go on about this for awhile, but I like to keep these views to myself unless it’s about policies. Good to hear some politics on your blog once in awhile though Tommy…..it is important.