Election 2024 - The American Dream Is Being Lost; Even Among Our Own Citizens
I'm an independent. I've thought about my vote this year and I don't know if I will.
Trump:
-Good for economics/money (Whether you like him or not, he knows how money works)
-He's good for peace among nations and international affairs….he understands America's value/brand.
-Trump is Pro-Life. But, under the circumstances, if the woman is raped or the mother or the child is going to have complications; I do believe the woman has a choice.
But, I'm for legal immigration and I'm against not allowing honest human beings across the world to use America as a refuge away from danger; a safe haven. I'm also personally not dealing with a public American citizen divide & a governmental divide anymore.
I also disagree with the dissolution of Social Security. America's population is stagnant. The population isn't increasing enough equal to the money made by individuals to say people don't need it. And the population isn't decreasing enough to not afford it.
The States in America have enough tax money and profits from gambling alone to afford it. And If people need help with finances until they get themselves on their feet, they should get it. If they need a break from life while dealing with mental health issues, they should get financial help.
If people go through the process for financial help legally and honestly without abusing the system they should get it.
The American Dream ironically due to the direction of penalizing Capitalism and a decline in societal values, morals and selection of who should be rich and who doesn't deserve it is putting the American Dream at risk....which leads me to Biden.
Biden:
-I don't like the path he is setting for people, their futures, their families, education and peace - both within American Communities and Internationally.
-I'm completely against his new proposal of increasing the Capital Gains Tax. If people find a way to financial freedom. Allow it. The Capital Gain Tax is fine the way it is. He's determining who doesn't deserve the American Dream and if they get it, penalize them.
-I'm against his social-class warfare he's creating; in a way which determines who does deserve the American Dream vs. if they get the American Dream, penalize them.
-I'm against him not holding colleges accountable and liable for not helping ALL students of race, religion and politics to get a job in the field they studied.
-I'm against him not holding colleges accountable and allowing college's to allow students and people not of the campus or enrolled at the college to protest on matters that they are completely not only un-educated about; but matters that are encouraging division and enticing violence. This breaks the law of peaceful protests, especially if it is intentional to get or encourage a violent reaction. In the end, taking the luxury of our Freedoms for granted.
It should not be wrong to support your country with an American Flag or frowned upon. The Freedoms this country was founded on, has not been at risk of invasion in over 100 years, the closest anyone has come is Pearl Harbor and 9/11. 2 events on 2 days....there hasn't been years of risk of invasion like most countries in the world.
-He's terrible with foreign affairs.
-He refuses to take a strong position on anything. He can't take a stand and call what is yellow is yellow and what is purple is purple.
On both sides, there is too much allowance for generalizations among people, race, religion, populations, social classes, politics, governance and nations. For example, just because I'm white, doesn't mean I like every white person; if I'm treated poorly by someone, am I supposed to like them? So the thinking and reasoning of just because I'm white, I like every white person is a generalization. And a historical example, yet an extreme example - just because Germany was ran by Nazi's doesn't mean there were no German citizens who were against the Nazi's. There were Germans who wanted out; and if they went against the Nazi party they were murdered.
It's an extreme example, but my point is - You can't generalize people, race, religion, populations, social classes, politics, governance and nations.
(Note: What astonishes me with these college kids who claim to be Hamas supporters; if they showed support for Hamas in Hamas controlled territories/sanctions, but Hamas found out they're American. There's a high chance they'd be murdered or held hostage - for just being an American.
There is some dis-connect with these "Pro-Palestinian" supporters at these college campus' not understanding, that they are representing Hamas in these protests.
And I'm certain that these protestors don't recognize, that there are most likely Palestinians who do not want to be associated with Hamas.
This is the misunderstood pro-active movement being a vehicle for a generalization.)
Generalizations are dangerous; the entire point of disagreement is to come to a sound conclusion and decision. And this country, we have lacked that for decades. The constitution and amendments were based on disagreement to come to a sound conclusion. Laws in which we still live by, that were made based off the Mayflower Compact; the first governance order in America to allow peace is still supposed to be upheld.
There are different factions among people, race, religion, populations, social classes, politics, governance and nations.….and if people aren't educated to understand factions and operations to have disagreements with the goal of a sound conclusion….You will NEVER get a unified nation….It will always be division….even to its form into government as saying well they're Republican or they're Democrat…..no, you can't generalize like that….there are Far Right, Far Lefts, Right, Lefts and Moderates in each and believe it or not there are Rights, Lefts and Moderates who do agree on things and want to make sound decisions; but what does the media cover and promote?
The generalization of division simply made as Republican vs. Democrat.
It's absolutely ridiculous and completely uneducated.
America is the place of refuge, the melting pot. An idea and dream to not only be safe, but a land of opportunity. That is being lost. The American dream, even among our own nation and home grown citizens is being lost. The sense of ownership especially with land and homes; the ownership to be part of the American dream is disappearing. Especially when people can't afford homes and land anymore.
And the media, whether left, right or moderate outlets refuse to educate the people about anything and continually allow generalizations to encourage decision making.
It is all re-active reporting with an agenda "that appears" to encourage pro-active decision making for the future, thus making people feel they are making a difference while it is simply re-active reporting with an agenda to create the upcoming future.
People don't realize, that the media is simply pre-programmed. Do not think for one second that the media (whether left, right or moderate) hasn't planned the programming for future reporting ahead of time for that week or even, maybe that month. Literally in the guide of your cable television; you can see each outlet now labeling their shows as Episode 1, 2 and so on.
And all the while the journalism is absolutely terrible; simply just keywords to keep a viewer watching while reporting limited information for a controlled perspective without giving the audience truth among both sides to allow the viewer the free will to make their own decision and come to their own conclusion.
This is not journalism. This is not un-biased reporting. Honestly, it should be illegal.
And I truly believe, if the media took the initiative to recognize this. People would be empowered to attempt to be unified, rather than being empowered by differences.
Media outlets focusing on Trump's trial as a priority while ignoring real conversation American's should be having and being aware of true issues that effect the future without an un-biased opinion should be a priority. America is going to enter a fragile state.
There is no pro-active reporting without agendas. The Daily Show worked in the early 2000's to make jokes of political ridiculousness; it was popular and worked then....And tension in America is so tight, the jokes are out.
I just read an article on Jerry Seinfeld and within so many words, due to the current state - it is hard to be a comedian...people need comedy. But, tensions are too high and everything is offensive.
So, whether its the media or the politicians. You just can't generalize everything. Life is complicated, but you have to call the color what it is.
I'm not defending anyone who comes to your yard sees the dandelions there yellow, believes that your dandelions are purple while they're in your yard trying to convince you the dandelions are purple....when they're yellow.
I can't get behind that.
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Hi! Angsty friday prompt! 💔
Luciano and Alfred both try to visit their dads in the hospital.
Luciano ran away from home to become a photographer and make a life for himself outside Afonso's expectations. Meanwhile, Afonso developed a serious depression and lost his business.
Alfred wanted to prove to Arthur that he was better than him. He did a hostile takeover of Arthur's company and kicked him out of the board of directors, as a result, Arthur had a heart attack.
The two young men meet in the waiting room.
Luciano spots Alfred and he wants to turn around and leave. Or simply hide until the blonde had left.
"Lou?"
Oh fuck.
"Hey! Don't pretend you don't see me!"
"I could try"
Alfred roll his eyes "We don't have to do this now. You're here to see someone too right?"
Luciano nods. Afonso wasn't doing good lately, and it was his fault. He decides to try and ignore the other man. There's a uncomfortable silence between the two. And, once again Alfred tries to make a small talk.
"Who you came to see?"
"None of your bussines."
"I came to see my old man. Matt told me he got an heart attack."
There's a glimpse of worry on Luciano's eyes "What happened?"
"Whatever it was, probably my fault."
"No surprise."
Alfred sighs "wow..."
"Oh please, you don't expected me to coddle you did you? I'm past that. What did you do?"
Alfred doesn't answer, Luciano didn't need it. He knew the blonde, always a selfish prick wanted more and more.
Just like him.
"If I said that I'm sorry would that make you feel better?"
Luciano sighs "Look, today is not the day to solve our problem. We are both dead worried about our folks so let's..."
"Wait, Afonso is here too?"
Luciano shuts his mouth. Why he disclosed that to him?
"What happened?"
"Same as with you, I guess. My fault."
Alfred blows air. "Fuck, we are horrible sons."
Luciano nods. They're both terrible people.
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