Need for self-examination

The nastiness of Washington is an excellent example of how civility and
respect have lost their way in our nation. With that truism in mind, I
believe it’s time for a little self-examination.

For this author to continue to single out the Democratic Party over
issues such as the health debate is a bit disingenuous, don’t you
think? They did not start the “death panel” nonsense, for example. I
think we all do our credibility and arguments a disservice when we
continue to be partisan at a time when both sides of the aisle are
mired in name-calling, prevaricating and pursuits that do not have the
interests of the people they represent at heart.

Many of the Tea Party folks are fed up with all aspects of Washington, as we all can understand and embrace in many respects. Historically, it started during the Clinton administration, continued full force under George W. Bush, and not surprisingly, is part and parcel of Obama now.

This is the reason for my daily blog. It is written in a dedicated way, so that we can elevate and make our elected officials accountable to we the people, and not just to themselves. I strive to do this without name-calling and self-righteousness, and without acting as if we have some monopoly on the only truth that will save us. Yet even the Right Side misses the mark from time to time.

The many virtues we hold dear have been ignored for years. That’s why we’re in serious trouble. We are all responsible in making these politicians understand daily that we’re the true owners of government; they are merely caretakers, entrusted by us to serve the public’s interest. When this writer and others castigate the Democrats only, we make it seem like it’s a party problem rather than an endemic aspect of Washington culture. Republicans would do well to keep such things in mind should they secure the House come November.

If we are to save “our America,” we must put aside partisanship and first save ourselves from these bankrupt politicians. As political pundits generally and blog writers specifically, I and my colleagues should feel an even greater sense of responsibility to elevate our rhetoric and assess political situations in Washington more judiciously. We won’t always get it right, but if the tone in this town is to change, it must begin somewhere. And it might as well begin with me.

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