Saturday, June 23, 2012

The strength and power of honest selfless conviction (#1240)

All subtlety included, I can spot a liar a mile off. It is easy, they exhibit mannerisms antithetical to their words. I can also spot an honest purveyor of truth from the same distance, they have no inhibition or hesitation in their pronouncements. When someone is trying to lead by sacrificing themselves in order to put all others in a better position, the act of it is clear. When others choose to put themselves first and only a few in a better position, it is also clear. That we even have to observe the choice between two diametrically opposed presentations is saddening. I hear the term exceptional applied to our country here in America and I know it is just hollow when comparing the term to other nations. Every country has something exceptional about it, we do not have the copyright on the term. In fact, if being lied to on a constant basis and governed and adjudicated by special interests is exceptionalism, then we all need to go to the dictionary and familiarize ourselves with the real meaning of the term. Our past history has many examples of great leadership that, despite myriad obstacles, eventually found a way to fulfill progress in applying democratic ideals. Our country was founded on the idea of equality and the opportunities that freedom would nurture. What we have forgotten is that selflessness is the key to maintaining that promise. Our country has given us all hope that any of us can do whatever our dreams and hopes can envision without having to ask for a "by your leave sir" from anyone. We need leaders who will continue to hold up the promise of our founders and as well continue to fight for the totality of a democratic America and not just those who serve a selfish purpose.

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