June 21, 2006
by Robert T. Melaccio Sr.

You see the fighting between Republican or Democrat and your perception of our government is that - quite frankly - out of control. In fact so much so you don't even bother to vote anymore. Regretfully, in my opinion the bottom line is our political leadership regardless of party, both have the same objectives. 

Assume we are going on a trip from Tampa Florida to New York City. We all know there are many ways to get to that destination. Some longer and some quick. However, the bottom line we will all get to that destination. So where is this leading me? Let's say that we are in positions where we can make change. Let's assume that we all belong to the same power broker organizations and social scene. These are places where the powerful and elite communicate and exchange ideas. They are political, business and other leaders in society. Let's assume we're all in a similar economic class or higher and we all come from the same think tank types of schools. We would probably be safe in saying that if we all belonged to that grouping, for the most part, we would think the same.  So why would it be a shock that this group might have a common goal? Lets say an ideal that everyone strives for and can buy into. I believe many have heard that old saying "great men think alike".
 
What I am trying to say is that people who are similar have a tendency to accept something if it sounds plausible and they will buy into the success of the endeavor when their perceptions and ideas are similar.  Perhaps differences would be only in the timing, approach, or actions taken. If this theory is correct then you do not have any real differences, but only in the method and approach to achieve such.

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So my opinion is that a majority of our politicians have, for the most part, bought into a concept that supercedes all other issues, and that they all work toward the success of that idea, but with a different views as to how to achieve that end and when.  If Congress continues to be the domain of the rich, then we should certainly expect laws will be created which are favorable to their way of thinking and concepts. So when you ask- "why don't they", or "I can't understand", or "how can that happen", or "how can they allow that", you must understand that only the things that support or might impact the goal will be acted on.  

We will continue with the same old story line, and we will continue asking the same old tired questions until we arrive at their desired destination and you ask one more final question - "how did we get here"?

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Robert T. Melaccio Sr. [send him email] is a freelance writer.

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