Everyday America
The Politics of the Abstract
The Presidential race has become a discussion of abstract theories and promises. Candidates McCain and Obama both adamantly say that they represent and work for the citizens. They will do whatever it takes to fight for the American people. This all sounds good to the average person, but what does it mean? This is the beauty of politics today as far as politicians are concerned. When a politician is fighting for the American people, it means whatever you want it to mean to you. It is the whole reason politicians like McCain and Obama like to keep things fairly vague. You are the one who fills in the blanks in your own mind. Whenever a President or other politician is working for the American people, the rules don’t have to be followed quite as closely as long as they are working to achieve the common good.
The politics of abstract are quite the opposite of what this country is founded on and are ultimately self-destructive. The U.S. Constitution is NOT a document which gives unlimited power to government to achieve the common good. The Constitution is NOT a flexible document that changes minute to minute according to a different judge's opinion. The Constitution IS a very specific document meant to protect the American people from their government. Our founders knew the old quote is true, “Absolute power corrupts absolutely.” They designed the Constitution to be a box that the government must work within. If the government works within that box, our American experiment will work for many generations to come. We have two presidential candidates who have shown they are only willing to follow the Constitution when it suits their needs. Do you want to work for the American people? Good. Then follow the instruction manual to the letter. That instruction manual is the United States Constitution.
Mission statement
Everyday America believes an educated voter is the key to a good government and great nation. Everyday America will teach the voting public through all available means about how the Constitution and Declaration of Independence relate to today's everyday problems. The public must realize that the Constitution is the rulebook for government. The voters must make politicians accountable to our rulebook. Otherwise, we have a government that begins to serve the special interest and politicians instead of the people. That is what you see happening today. Please help Everyday America spread the word about an accountable government that fixes, not hinders our everyday life.
