American Greed

Never in my life have I seen such greed in this country as I've witnessed these past eight years. The Bush administration, supported by fellow republicans such as John McCain were greeted with a surplus and have since lead us into the Bankruptcy of America. Least anyone forget, the catalyst of these events were the deregulation of finance, insurance and pharmaceutical companies, corporate tax cuts, Cheney's backdoor give-aways to big oil companies. And just why do oil companies need a tax break in the first place? They don't - with record profits climbing to their highest ever it's done nothing to help this country and everything to line the pockets of greedy stock-holders.

The only thing that has "trickled down" from the wealthiest of our nation is the mentality of greed and entitlement. We've taught a new generation that driving monster SUV's, owning several homes they can't afford, buy into the reality TV drama of being one of the filthy rich with total disregard for our environment and the well-being of our fellow man is our path to success and ticket into the pearly gates of Hilton Heaven.

This is above all else why you hear to distressful calls and accusations from republicans "socialism" he's going to give your money way and "spread the wealth" - when is someone just going to ask John McCain (how many homes doe you own John?) - his running mate Sara Palin (how much did your part just pay for your wardrobe?) what's wrong with sharing the wealth? Doesn't your bible preach to help those who are less fortunate?

Until we learn it's not all about "me" and start to care about others, about our planet and share our resources thus helping everyone to rise together we will be doomed to repeat our mistakes of the past, failed empires that imploded from their own over-abundance and greed. This is your chance American - choose Change, for a better country, a better world.


You must be the change you wish to see in the world.
- Mahatma Ghandi