Tricky Dick Nixon coined that one according to a book I am reading called Legacy of Ashes by Tim Weiner. I recommend it for anyone who is a “love it or leave it” American. Such canine devotion gets good Americans killed and erodes our democracy. I believe in “love it, maintain it, fix it and guard it”. Democracy is not free, but it is not only paid for with soldier’s lives. It takes everyday people to pay attention, be involved, and vote the best people into office. I am always amazed how people base their opinions of politicians on how they look or how nice they are. I also believe in term limits for Senators. Strom Thurmand was a senator for 48 years – dictators rarely stay in power that long, why should our democratic Congress?
I rail against China for many reasons, but one of the biggest is their involvement in the genocide in Sudan and Rwanda. However, that seems hypocritical as Legacy confirms my suspicions and furthers my knowledge of America’s own government intervention in world affairs to the detriment of citizens – Playa Giron anyone? These guys are playing with our lives for their own power and wealth hidden behind patriotism. Unacceptable, but what can be done? Get involved, get informed, and get in their faces.
