It’s full blown election season and this one is a doozy! Now I know that it is a “faux pas” to talk politics but I will keep it clean. Regardless of who you personally support there is the ever-present idea that if another side is elected that the country is “going to hell in a hand-basket”. Having heard this type of fear during many elections and never seeing it actually happen, this race may be heated but not particularly new. The major problem that I see is not with the election but the bigger problem: the 3rd person.
At the end of the National, State and Local elections, a large majority of people will submit themselves to being victims of the 3rd person. “They”, “he” or “she” will cause all kinds of problems in the lives of regular citizens. This point of view leaves those citizens completely powerless and it is completely contrary to the founding principles of this country. The very first words of the Constitution are “We The People”, not “They The Politicians”. At a certain point, that fact got lost in the shuffle of daily life. We do not all have to run for political office. However the elect, complain and blame model is not progressing us toward a better life. While it is obvious in politics, it is evident in other areas as well. The 3rd person seems to ruin many people’s lives daily.
The boss, the guy in traffic, the gossipy bitches at work, the carbs, the alcohol and so many other 3rd persons can be blamed for where we are. These are easy scapegoats but much like the view of politics today, this is a losing long-term strategy that leaves us powerless. It is time to say I and WE before giving power up to “THEY”. Regardless of how real your complaints about they are, it will get you much farther to focus on what you CAN do rather than what they are not doing. Have the constitution of your life start with “I”.
Have a great Labor Day!
Pete
Huryk Unlimited 