Political Dribble...

This is a special side posting of something that i have recently seen in the news and what leads to a bigger issue for this country's current problems. Charles Barkley has been in several periodicals lately which deal with him as a possible candidtate for the office of Governor of Alabama, and while we have had people like Sen. Bill Bradley, other people of former entertainment industries seem to be always into holding public office (the governator, the body ventura, and prez reagan). This article is not meant to say "i think entertainers are idiots and shouldn't run", rather its to illustrate why they win, why most politicians win, and why its a huge issue both for America's growth to prosper and to catch up with some of the world. These people, along with most politicians who currently win do this by the all mighty dollar. Yes, campaign spending is so outrageous that I believe those that are looking for the best interest for the majority of Americans are not neccesarily being represented in there cities, states, and in congress. America has fallen victim to the "what can you do for me mentality" which having alot of money can easily sway voters into shifting those ballots one way or another. Money is just the first thing, also is success in a previous profession, however completely not pertaining to politics can get someone into office (see Tom Osborne...i love you Tom).

Since money is, to me, the main issue here why we are so backwards, i want to talk about this first. Great leaders is what MADE (not make) this country as to what it is..there stance on things and there leadership not only for us, but for the little guy is what made presidents, and other officials see that America was different. We aren't built off of the same mold anymore...some of it is smart business, but most of it is following the green and a few fake smiles that make your toes curl. I have had trouble refuting this in the past myself, but as you look at the office of president (minus clinton) in the last 30 years and then political races in the last 10 years (in nebraska especially) HE/SHE who threw the most mud usually wins. Personally the nelson vs. ricketts is quite possibly the most brutal show of this..and by show...thats what it is...a made for tv movie. We try and set up governemnts and "democracy" across the world, when I believe that democracy really doesn't even exist here. If we gave people the issues, held campaign spending to be based off on solely volunteer spending and a certain increment of one's salary...then I would believe we could make better decisions as a nation, or even just a township and subdue the iron fist of the dollar.

This is just a dream though. I know i am just a young and impetuous person who wants to see the most honest person, with the issues grabbing the majority, and genuine trust in what i believe in this person is doing as being right, just and respecting there decisions.....than being able to sell a major league baseball team and running all the way to the oval office. Now you know i told you he would be in line for more fodder in the future..but if wishy-washy was the new standard of politicians....where does he stand.....in scrooge mcduck's money bin...thats where.