Many observers believe, we are experiencing a period, in the United States, which we have not witnessed, in recent memory! While certain individuals applaud this, most polls indicate, the level of fear and apprehension, confusion, and anxiety, is also at a concerning level. When Donald Trump, began to run for President, during 2015, and throughout most of his campaign (until the end, perhaps), few believed he had a reasonable chance, of being elected. Perhaps, it was, that, naivete, combined with the APATHY of much of the electorate, which contributed towards the election of this individual. Whether one supports him, or not, President Trump’s level of rhetoric/ vitriol, and way of conducting himself, differs, significantly, from his predecessors! Why is he permitted to get away with certain behaviors, actions, and statements, including what is reported to be, well over 10,000 lies, misstatements, etc, which would have caused others, to be dismissed, without doubt, and/ or, ceremony? With that in mind, this article will attempt to, briefly, consider, examine, review, and discuss, using the mnemonic approach, why the American public must either, wake – up, soon, or they will have nobody, else, to blame.
1. Attention; actions: Is this, a matter, simply, of failing to pay keen attention, or, is it naivete, and apathy? What specific actions, must be committed, and what behavior, performed and conducted, before the voters revolt, and demand, they are served and represented for the common good, rather than being satisfied with empty rhetoric/ vitriol, promises, denials, and a focus on his apparent, personal/ political agenda, and self – interest?
2. Politics; partisan; priorities: Some, merely, seem to excuse this abhorrent behavior, by referring to it, as politics, as usual. Others claim, we’ve always had partisan politicians, and, seem to say, it doesn’t matter, who is elected! When will we wake – up, and demand better? Shouldn’t the priorities of our elected officials, be based on relevant, sustainable needs, and bringing people together, for the common good?
3. Aptitude; anger; angst: Many seem to have, had, enough, of the constant, angst, and anxiety, created by this current administration, and its focus/ emphasis! Rather than focusing on learning from their experiences, and refusing to make the same mistakes, over – and – over, again, they refuse to enhance their aptitude, and skill – set, in order to better understand, what’s needed, to truly, maintain the ideals of the American society!
4. Timely: There is no place for procrastination, when it comes, to making the most relevant decisions, on a timely, well – considered basis!
5. Healing; head/ heart: Shouldn’t we demand, our leaders, prioritize healing our wounds, and differences, and bringing people, together? This requires using the finest components of both, our logical, as well as emotional components, with a head/ heart balance!
6. You; your; yes: If you don’t accept the responsibility of voting, your future, will be negatively impacted! Rather than being negative, and divisive, begin, saying, yes, to the possibilities, and potential of enhancing American freedoms, and liberties, for all!
Wake up, America, and change what we are witnessing, or, accept the personal responsibility, for assisting, in the crime, of losing our identity, of being the leaders, in the world, in the areas of human rights, freedoms, liberties, and justice! There are always ramifications, and, unless, more voters take this seriously, we will soon, find an unrecognizable nation!
