I have to deviate from my normal musings on my blog to address an irritation of mine that is increasing intensely as the election day draws closer. I tire of the naivety of people and the persistent need they have to separate their feelings from reality. Namely, there are two options for president this election cycle: Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump. For some reason, people have decided that the two of them are equivalent. Not sure how that is possible given Hillary has been a key figure in every scandal within D.C. since Watergate where she was fired for ethics and left the Republican party.
People state that Trump is a Nazi, given that Nazi's were socialists that sought government oversight and control - not sure how that works either. Maybe they are trying to state that he is a white supremacist because he wants to enforce America's sovereignty and is stating the same things that got Bill Clinton a standing ovation in the 90's. I don't know, because apparently I am a mindless droid without a conscious given I will be voting for Trump.
If I were to adhere to the accusations levied against my fellow Trump voters (whether directly or indirectly) then I am a racist, homophobic, bigot that hates immigration and everything decent in life. But hey, I've been told that business people are just greedy and the root of all evil in America anyway, so I guess I'm just being consistent!
If only I had a Heart!
I mean, if I had a heart, I could fall for false quotes made before a man was called as a prophet and can't be verified by anyone other than the man claiming he heard it. For anyone not a Mormon - I am referring to the alleged quote that if you vote for the lesser of the two evils, you are still voting for evil. This was allegedly stated by one of our prophets before he became a prophet, which means that even if he had stated it - it isn't doctrine.
The statement ignores the logical fallacy, which if true, indicates that there are always 1 good and 1 evil option in each presidential race. Naturally, I will go to Hell if I cannot discern between the two and don't abstain from voting when there are two evil options running. Of course, if I had a heart - I could feel out what to do when there are two good options as well...
Then, regardless of outcome, I could feel gleefully well of myself for surrendering my influence regarding who my leader is! Oh the happy feelings - if only I had a heart...
If only I had a Brain!
If I had a brain, I could concoct a method of securing the presidential office of a democratic republic without the democratic part! Oh yeah, that would prove elections are not corrupt or rigged at all! I mean, if some guy with a classified past, no major endorsements or accomplishments wins with most voters not even knowing who he is - it will prove that the "will of the people" has won, right?
I could also realize that accusations of a public figure, weeks before election and years / decades since they occurred, prove his guilt with no need of due process! Because America, of course! I mean, people never accuse public figures with ulterior motives...
Of course, Trump may be guilty. I would be willing to state he has done some morally bad things in his life. I would also be willing to say that of everyone. But, since I don't have a brain, I can't figure out that to constitutionally qualify for the presidency, a person must pass a set of religious & moral exams first - because equality. Only those that are equal understand this principle, which brainless people such as myself complicate things by stating that not everyone thinks like me!
Naturally, if I had a brain, I could also find a way to reason out how my abstinence from main stream candidates had no impact in the election as well. I mean, with the super delegates voting for Hillary (15% of her delegates already in the bag) and conspiring to throw the vote to the House (not the one right now, the one that will be in effect next year - so no one knows who will actually be there yet) clearly has no impact!
If only I had Courage!
Only the truly courageous understand that it is brave to stand with what is popular - per the media. Because, the non-stop barrage of things Trump does is clearly more news-worthy than what Clinton does. I don't hear anyone talking about Hillary anymore, all I hear is anti-Trump comments. There is this overall atmosphere where anyone voting for Trump is committing a heinous crime. Comments expressing the moral high road of not voting for him imply heavily the moral deficiency of people such as myself that will be voting for him.
The statements I have seen against Trump voters are rather obscene and I won't post the examples that come to mind with that statement on my blog. Regardless, the mentality of disagreeing with Trump for president is not based on political discussions, no, it is based on the debasement of those that support him. If only I was courageous, I would understand that going with the flow, taking the easy way of stating "Trump is EVIL!!" is much more brave than voting for the best of the two options presented to me. Because, actually making a choice between the two options is clearly not as brave hitting the "other" button.
I aspire to teach my children that when you face a dilemma that you should start manufacturing alternatives - regardless of viability - so that you can avoid the pressure of stewardship and accountability. That way they can be courageous and look back in disdain as to when I was on the wrong side of history!
Behind the Curtain:
Ultimately, there are no great and all powerful wizards that will come and eradicate our life's trials. Even Christ, our Master and Savior, only offers a way through our trials - He will not remove them from us. What I tire of, is this endless banter of insulting people for their choice in voting. It seems we have replaced the rameumptom with a voting booth.
One candidate will not make or break this country - but a country full of fractured families and morals will. Those that rise to the top as options for leadership are a result of what is valued in the country. Rather than railing on each other, if what we see is that dire, we ought to extend the hand of fellowship to the opposing side, break bread together and seek to understand.
The healing cannot start, however, until we all wake up and realize that we are in this together. It is more important that we unite as a people than continue to attack others for disagreeing with us.
People state that Trump is a Nazi, given that Nazi's were socialists that sought government oversight and control - not sure how that works either. Maybe they are trying to state that he is a white supremacist because he wants to enforce America's sovereignty and is stating the same things that got Bill Clinton a standing ovation in the 90's. I don't know, because apparently I am a mindless droid without a conscious given I will be voting for Trump.
If I were to adhere to the accusations levied against my fellow Trump voters (whether directly or indirectly) then I am a racist, homophobic, bigot that hates immigration and everything decent in life. But hey, I've been told that business people are just greedy and the root of all evil in America anyway, so I guess I'm just being consistent!
If only I had a Heart!
I mean, if I had a heart, I could fall for false quotes made before a man was called as a prophet and can't be verified by anyone other than the man claiming he heard it. For anyone not a Mormon - I am referring to the alleged quote that if you vote for the lesser of the two evils, you are still voting for evil. This was allegedly stated by one of our prophets before he became a prophet, which means that even if he had stated it - it isn't doctrine.
The statement ignores the logical fallacy, which if true, indicates that there are always 1 good and 1 evil option in each presidential race. Naturally, I will go to Hell if I cannot discern between the two and don't abstain from voting when there are two evil options running. Of course, if I had a heart - I could feel out what to do when there are two good options as well...
Then, regardless of outcome, I could feel gleefully well of myself for surrendering my influence regarding who my leader is! Oh the happy feelings - if only I had a heart...
If only I had a Brain!
If I had a brain, I could concoct a method of securing the presidential office of a democratic republic without the democratic part! Oh yeah, that would prove elections are not corrupt or rigged at all! I mean, if some guy with a classified past, no major endorsements or accomplishments wins with most voters not even knowing who he is - it will prove that the "will of the people" has won, right?
I could also realize that accusations of a public figure, weeks before election and years / decades since they occurred, prove his guilt with no need of due process! Because America, of course! I mean, people never accuse public figures with ulterior motives...
Of course, Trump may be guilty. I would be willing to state he has done some morally bad things in his life. I would also be willing to say that of everyone. But, since I don't have a brain, I can't figure out that to constitutionally qualify for the presidency, a person must pass a set of religious & moral exams first - because equality. Only those that are equal understand this principle, which brainless people such as myself complicate things by stating that not everyone thinks like me!
Naturally, if I had a brain, I could also find a way to reason out how my abstinence from main stream candidates had no impact in the election as well. I mean, with the super delegates voting for Hillary (15% of her delegates already in the bag) and conspiring to throw the vote to the House (not the one right now, the one that will be in effect next year - so no one knows who will actually be there yet) clearly has no impact!
If only I had Courage!
Only the truly courageous understand that it is brave to stand with what is popular - per the media. Because, the non-stop barrage of things Trump does is clearly more news-worthy than what Clinton does. I don't hear anyone talking about Hillary anymore, all I hear is anti-Trump comments. There is this overall atmosphere where anyone voting for Trump is committing a heinous crime. Comments expressing the moral high road of not voting for him imply heavily the moral deficiency of people such as myself that will be voting for him.
The statements I have seen against Trump voters are rather obscene and I won't post the examples that come to mind with that statement on my blog. Regardless, the mentality of disagreeing with Trump for president is not based on political discussions, no, it is based on the debasement of those that support him. If only I was courageous, I would understand that going with the flow, taking the easy way of stating "Trump is EVIL!!" is much more brave than voting for the best of the two options presented to me. Because, actually making a choice between the two options is clearly not as brave hitting the "other" button.
I aspire to teach my children that when you face a dilemma that you should start manufacturing alternatives - regardless of viability - so that you can avoid the pressure of stewardship and accountability. That way they can be courageous and look back in disdain as to when I was on the wrong side of history!
Behind the Curtain:
Ultimately, there are no great and all powerful wizards that will come and eradicate our life's trials. Even Christ, our Master and Savior, only offers a way through our trials - He will not remove them from us. What I tire of, is this endless banter of insulting people for their choice in voting. It seems we have replaced the rameumptom with a voting booth.
One candidate will not make or break this country - but a country full of fractured families and morals will. Those that rise to the top as options for leadership are a result of what is valued in the country. Rather than railing on each other, if what we see is that dire, we ought to extend the hand of fellowship to the opposing side, break bread together and seek to understand.
The healing cannot start, however, until we all wake up and realize that we are in this together. It is more important that we unite as a people than continue to attack others for disagreeing with us.
