Voting. Something that is considered the ultimate in being the most “precious” right. As well as being considered the most “patriotic” form of behavior.
But, is it really?
Is such an act in the best of interests of this country when year after year, election after election, 98% of these votes go to the same two parties that have caused all of the political, economic and social upheaval we have witnessed over the past several generations?
Looking at the results, I would say not.
On the “precious” side, it is treated as anything but. Motor-voter, allowing every Juan, Dick and Hector to vote without any proof that they are a citizen or legal resident, the rumbling of voting levers being pulled in graveyards across the country and both parties pandering to any and all, regardless of eligibility. No, it is treated more like a pimp treating his fourth-string hooker on a rainy Saturday night.
On the “patriotic” side, well this is more a case of self-delusion. And more applicable to the GOP side of things. Supporting a party and candidates that constantly say that they will “oppose” the Left, bring in and vote for a “new” agenda, all the while cloaking themselves in the flag (something we never have to worry about Leftists doing, since they burn the flag instead). But, as we always see, they will pump up the volume, bring in a lot of bread and circuses (such as the Issa/Gowdy) show trials and in the end, ALWAYS surrender on any important issue. Budget, foreign policy, trade policy etc. You name it and they will have a new white flag ready to be raised.
I am of the mind that your vote is INDEED precious and should not be wasted on a bunch of card shark politicians who only want your vote and your money come election time and otherwise consider you a piece of dog crap on the bottom of their shoes. Something to be ridden of on the first Wednesday of November.
