I remember way back when I was a kid, my mother told me something I did not understand, but through the years has became the backbone of my beliefs. Mama told me, "Do not ever discuss religion or politics with your friends." I have always carried this in the back of my mind.
I do not discuss religion. Everyone who knows me knows what my thoughts are on the subject and they know where to find me every Sunday morning. Very few venture to find fault with the fiber that keeps my world in balance and for that I am grateful!
But now the politics is an entirely different matter. Under no conditions am I allowed to keep those thoughts to myself, so let me tell you how it is. I apparently am a "Bleeding Heart Liberal and would like to see the country turned into socialistic society and my children and grand children saddled with a debt they can never pay, ..." and I do not remember the rest of the conversation because it was like a Gatling gun going off in my brain. You may think those statements are a tad bit radical, but since I could not get a word in edgewise I fully intend to set here in the solitude of my office and tell anyone who is interested just what I do believe in and why. no interruptions and if you get tired of reading there is a little x up in the right hand corner that will silence me!
1. I believe in truth, justice and the American Way, just like Superman!
2. I believe in life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness as long as I do not infringe on someone else's happiness.
3. I believe we should all have a chance at the golden ring.
4. I believe I should be able to walk down the street without being intimidated by someone bigger than me.
5. I believe I should be safe in my home and be able to protect myself and my family by whatever means.
6. I do not want my son to choke and gasp for breathe because he is not covered by insurance because he has a pre-existing condition of asthma.
7. I believe my tax dollars should go for something besides bullets to kill some one in another country when my own country is in turmoil and people are dying in the streets here from hunger, stray bullets, drugs and the endless litany of ills and woes.
8. I believe children should be safe to grow up in their own homes and that child abusers should be stoned.
9. Drugs should be illegal, oh wait, they are! I believe laws should be enforced.
10. I don't think animals should be mistreated.
11. I believe you and I were created equal, regardless of the color or our skin, male or female, short or tall, gay or straight, rich or poor.
12. I believe the government will do what the government does and if this administration screws it up, another one will screw it up worse. That is how it has always been and that is how it will always be and I am not personally responsible for what Bush, or Obama or anyone did or will do. You may holler all you want it will not change a damn thing!
So you can call me a "Bleeding Heart Liberal", but here you have what I think and and now I have said it myself. You go to your church and I'll go to mine, but we'll both walk along together........or not.
Disclaimer: If I have offended anyone with this missive, I apologize. Try to remember that I did have that rule about not discussing politics or religion and I made the rule for a reason. So, leave me a comment, call...or not.
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