With primaries over, a clearer picture is forming on what to
expect in the fall elections. More Democrats have leapt onto the stage of
public leadership. I suspect this is more a reaction to republican party woes;
few new voices desire to connect their names with their current brand. Even seasoned
republicans are leaving public office in droves. What is left are the shrill
voices of conservatives slugging it out along narrow ideological lines. Just how
conservative can these nuts become?
Meanwhile, Democrats are resurging. Bright new voices are
being heard these days. Candidates who have obviously thought through the many
campaign themes and topics. But refreshingly, women have accepted the challenge
and entering races nationwide. A good sign that equality will be present in the
fall. And African-American candidates, too. Lots of them; with vigor, bright
ideas, and a willingness to combat the status quo, especially in the large
urban areas. Hispanic candidates, too, are stepping forward. They are being
heard AND elected. Did I say this was the resurging Democrat Party demonstrating these trends?
Yes. I did identify Democrats as leading the charge back to
a normal, sensible discussion of issues, solutions and caring for the body
politic.
This is America, the land of the free and the brave. It
takes both freedom and bravery (courage) to step forward and be part of the decision-making
process. It requires good hearing, too; how else will they know what their
constituents need and want? They must hear before becoming the voice of
their people.
Government of, for and by the people. That’s America. That’s
what makes her great. Not listening, not standing up, not examining – all taken
together – are what doesn’t make us great. At least trump has awakened the
sleeping giant of America’s political might.
The pendulum swings its mighty arc. First one way, then
another. Over time the averages appear, the mid-points of the arc. That’s where
the energy is at its greatest. Champion the arc and the energy. Participate in
this great American institution. Vote in the fall. But first, get familiar with
the new faces and voices. Their positions will mirror the mood and thinking of
the American people. With that and a protected ballot box, we will return America
to its strengths.
Long live the arc of the pendulum! May its energy be
harnessed to speak truth.
March 23, 2018
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