Thoughts

I know that many of you have asked me to speak directly about the "economic stimulus" and global financial crisis. I know you all want to hear my opinions about the current political environment and the decisions of our esteemed policy makers.

Actually, none have asked for such a thing. In fact, I know that is the last thing you want to read here. As such, I will write freely with the type of abandon usually reserved for personal meditations in a private diary. Surely such words would be misinterpreted if presented to the general public anyway. Please enjoy ignoring the following...

I place such fierce, unquestioning faith in our elected representatives that no amount of persuasion could break the impenetrable bonds that join us. I am as welded to my president and his genius as steel plates upon the hull of an oil tanker. To me, the decisions of our enlightened officials constitute a foundation so solid that I gladly stake the welfare of my children, and grandchildren upon it. It goes without saying that I am obligated to the welfare of others, and ought not yield to my own feeble intellect and possessions when evaluating problems too complicated for my own understanding. Indeed, because they are so grand and incomprehensible, I must contribute whatever labor, wealth, and effort is required in service of a solution. In such desperate times, how dare I labor for my own family without concern for the millions of other families? Is this not a country where all men are equal? As such, how can the fruits of my labor be offered to anything less than the good of all?

Thank God we can trust one delegation, our government, to understand precisely what the "good of all" is. I know little. But, I am absolutely certain that my simple mind could not begin to identify such a thing. And, if it could, I can scarcely begin to comprehend the intellectual courage required to act upon any measure dedicated to such a purpose. As the "good of all," I would be required to have confidence that I understood each individual's definition of "good." I am perhaps less perceptive than others, and know little about how anyone but myself defines "good." Good for me is food, clothes, a job, a roof, some comfort. For others, "good" is the value of their investments, a vacation home, a nice car. So, while the beneficiaries of our government's actions more than exceed my personal definition of what is "good," I trust that I am an anomaly, and that they understand what every other person considers "good." And, who am I to say failed executives should not continue to get what is good by their own definition? Who am I to say that their three vacation homes are not good for everybody? If government says they are, who am I to argue? What do I know, really? Therefore, I do not hesitate to devote the sum of my worldly effort and intellect in defense of our esteemed leaders, especially in these times of uncertainty.

When the going gets tough, we must help government get going.

Unquestioning, total support...such is the sacrifice we must all make when we are unable to comprehend a problem so universal in scope. In times of urgency we must not falter and must not doubt. The wisdom of our representatives, in a sense, derives from powers higher than our own in that they guide us all. Dedicated to the "good of all," they certainly care about us, and do so as much or more than their own families and loved ones. For that, we owe them everything.

As a citizen and patriot of these great United States of America, there is no limit to the amount of support I extend, as my capacity allows, towards the fulfillment of their motives. I confess that I am fearful and confused, and as such, cower in shame like all other Americans, begging my government to drag me from this pit of despair. I am so perfectly convinced that their actions are in my best interest that I am willing to suffer whatever hardship necessary to ensure their enemies are thoroughly crushed beyond recognition. Any who doubt the sound judgment of our politicians, or their intent, threaten the very fabric of our country. If we cannot stand behind these great figures of our time...these bastions of justice and liberty...how can we expect to preserve it, much less preserve the republic upon which they stand? After all, it was the republic that brought them to power in the first place, and therefore, it is the republic that must persevere. They are the ones for which this republic stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice.