Political Change Machines
“I put a dollar in a change machine. Nothing changed.â€? — George Carlin
Agents of change; heard that line before? I have.
Over the years both Republicans and Democrats have touted their parties as being “agents of change.â€? Individual D’s and R’s have called themselves “change agents.â€? But, of course, that’s just another joke.
OK, so I’ll admit, change does occur when Republicans hold sway in Washington, or when Democrats are in the majority. The names cards at White House functions, for instance. Who sleeps in the Lincoln bedroom? Which wedge issue or litmus tests will be topic of the day? Who gets to write the “talking points?� All these things, and even more pressing business for the American people, will change, depending upon which of the two parties is in “control.�
But regarding who will have the courage to deal with issues like social security–SECURITY, affordable health care, real campaign finance reform, global warming, a shrinking middle class, and yes, even the war in Iraq, don’t go putting your faith in the Democrats or the Republicans.
It isn’t in their interests to effectively change anything. The status quo, which refers to the game that’s played behind the scenes of our government, is what determines how far down the line, or up the flagpole, any issue moves. The two parties only serve as anchors, keeping the twin yachts of powerful interests safely ensconced, and little disturbed.
It is time for
The NEXT American Revolution!
That’s when We, the People, become the one and only agent of change Republicans and Democrats fear equally: Voters who choose NOT to select THEIR candidates. Only through this drastic action can we hope to shake things loose in Washington.
Stop putting your money (and your vote) into the Democratic and Republican change machines! Don’t be like poor George Carlin… he likes when people laugh at him.
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