Many seem reluctant nowadays to discuss politics...It seems like the chasm between left and right, democrat and republican, liberal and conservative, has widened to such an extent that civil discourse has become a thing of the past...!!!
The success of The Tea Party movement has brought about the need to counter with the ‘OCCUPIERS’...AND SO...
I felt the need to create another litmus test to quickly ascertain which side of the political spectrum a person lies...
Cutting to the chase, it seems as though there are basically 2 factions...those who believe that big government is THE PROBLEM and those who believe that bigger government is THE SOLUTION...
Actually, I’m for minimal government intervention and tax reform, and, guess what...so are most of the people in my circle of friends...
I have observed, however, that people are reluctant to vote against the party that ‘FEEDS THEM’...unless their moral and fairness standards exceed their utilitarian needs...!!!
MY NEW LITMUS STANDARD...???
“Do you believe that Obama should be given 4 more years...”
If the answer is ‘YES’... move on...if the answer is ‘NO’...you may engage in civil debate or discussion...if the answer is ‘NOT SURE’...ask them under which rock they have been living or suggest they change their source of news...!!!
Yes...it is a shame that we are so polarized from each other, especially at such a crucial time in our Nation’s history when UNITY could be a valuable asset...
What has become of The United...States...Of...America...???
Have a great weekend...!!!
