Barack Obama

All you've said is true. I've been an activist way, way back when I was a "hippie" so that does date me. I've seen so much happen throughout these many years and believe me I've spoken the same words you just did over and over.

What is different now is that a total lack of interest or even care from too many people. Some, like me who have been in the trenches for so long have become demoralized by so much apathy. Really quite amazing how uninformed people are! When I'm with a group of people and hear them making comments that are ABSOLUTELY not true I've tried to inform them. Easier said than done, it's almost like they've been brain washed. Well, actually that IS what they are and are unwilling to even listen to an alternative point of view. I can suggest places for them to check out certain facts but too many times they aren't interested.

The Repukes have mastered how to communicate with LIES and they have all kinds of options open to them to pass along the lies. Radio, FOX and just Congress Critters who repeat a mantra over and over. If you keep repeating the lies over and over, it IS TRUE that in time it becomes a FACT to far too many people. I'm unable to lie like that and it astounds me that they're so gullible.

This happens more and more and it not only depresses me, it infuriates me too. Deep down I will probably always try to stay active, but it's a lonely road we travel. I'm unable to shut my eyes to such injustice, I've tried to stop what some call my addiction and in reality it is an addiction. I just keep coming back to get smacked up side my head over and over. Still, it's people like us who get hurt the most because I see less people even wanting to stick a toe in the water! I've already decided what I want my children and family to say when it's my time... I told them to tell their kids and grandkids the only thing they need to remember me by is just to say "She Cared!" Kind of sums it up. Not trying to get morbid, don't think I'm going to kick the bucket yet, just passing this along. Of course, accidents do happen but that's why they're called accidents.

Perhaps some will be haunted by me, who knows? I'm fortunate that my kids and close family live close by and we do spend Holidays together. Most of us are like minded so we don't have those dinner time arguments. I always make a point to stop before we eat and have everyone say what they're thankful for. And I am thankful to have both of my children and their children close by. I know so many families are fractured AND then so many have so little, and many are just alone. But, I still can't shake the uneasy feeling I have about where this country is headed. Just have to remember about the Rise & Fall Of The Roman Empire! Be well, take care.