Truth, Justice and a load of shitheads!!

America, how far we have come. From a group of rebels that drew up a constitution using the ancient Greek system of government aligned with Masonic principles (check it out). A new nation that embraced enlightenment and created a balance whereby no one pillar of government could wield unlimited power - checks and balances. It also very deliberately ensured the separation of church and state, again a radical yet progressive step.

So, from that great beginning, nearly 240 years ago, where are we now? How great has this nation grown and how truly enlightened are we?

Sad to say that the money men, the religious extremists  and the cattle that get all their information from Limbaugh, Hannity and all the rest of them, have almost succeeded in turning this great nation into something rotten, xenophobic, bigoted and racist. Closed minds are rampant and liberals are called 'Progressives' as an insult and yet it is a compliment. The idea of a black Democrat in the Oval Office has driven so many to the brink of madness. So many speak only in cliches because that's all they hear from the talk shows hosts they fervently listen to. These people do not want to be informed, they have no interest in being informed. What they want is to hear is that all their hatred and scorn for things or people that do not conform to their limited perspective is not only valid but patriotic too. There is nothing wrong with being patriotic, pride in your nation is an absolutely positive thing, yet using patriotism to try and justify your hatred and scorn for those that do not walk and talk like you is seen as acceptable, even patriotic! Ignorance is celebrated and intelligence is derided - hark at Palin and her cozy little clique of yap dogs berate Washington DC for having too many intellectuals. This was a great nation that has been continually dragged down by those who would exploit the nation's people for power. money and their face on the cover of Time magazine. These people and those who need help tying their own shoelaces, people like Ted Nugent who claims to be a patriot but is nothing more than a sack of shit who likes killing things, have such a warped view of what America should be that you hesitate to believe they are actually from planet Earth. I know from experience that there are many people in this nation that America should be proud of, people who's kindness and friendship can take your breath away. I know it takes all kinds.........but I wish there fewer haters and more loving people. Perhaps that will come someday.

I love what America once stood for which is why having found that the reality is.......exploitation, first, last and everything is so disappointing to me.

I love this country and I am so proud to be here but am genuinely shocked by the hatred and ignorance that, thanks to the internet, appears so prevalent.

Let's hope that common sense and decency will prevail and this nation can hold its head up once again.