Projections

On politics: Why, oh why, would I ever trust a politician? Their whole life is based on deception. To be elected, they must compromise any values they might possess. Each day brings them more challenges to their integrity. Am I supposed to believe that they successfully fend off those challenges? Government of, by and for the people won’t happen until the politicians are limited to one 2 year term of office. When that happens, who would want the job? Only those with what could be called “selfless” agendas. The politicians would be reduced to doing what they do best; selling used cars.

Unbridled cynicism! That’s something we need more of. Those who believe their leaders are only asking to be deceived. It’s the highest form of patriotism to question those who would lead. Those who seek power, practice deception at every turn and they only get better at it over time.

OK, that is a little “over the top”. But there is some truth to it. For instance; the president speaks and some believe every word. From a man they have never met. From a man that didn’t actually write the words he just spoke. From a man who has been involved in politics his whole life. Why would they believe him? Why don’t they question his every word? That would be the logical thing to do. It is almost as if these people want to be led down the primrose path… It boggles the mind!

That brings me to the subject of presidential speech writers, or speech writers in general. The presidential oath of office should be amended to read as follows. “I (insert your name here) do solemnly swear…and furthermore, I pledge to write my own speeches.” For when you have to craft your own speeches you are forced to think about each word that you will utter. You will be face to face with the importance of those words. A sobering thought indeed!

When the president reads a good speech these days, he is rewarded with high praise by all who adore him. Euphoria abounds! And after the applause dies down, the speech writer, a nameless denizen of that world of power that the president inhabits is still nameless…but he has a paycheck this week!