The political climate has changed tremendously. Never have there ever been so much uproar and upheaval in this country where politics are concerned. Well, I take that back. The last time this happened, a Civil War ensued. When you go to the extreme about something, something extreme will happen.
During that period of time, you had people fighting to keep a different race of people enslaved. Working for them without getting any wages (for free). Everyone didn’t agree with that and stated that all men are created equal (in which they are). Now there are those who want to take the country back to that. Back to a period that’s dark and ugly.
What’s really going on? Some seem to operate in an alternate universe. One that’s different from everybody else’s. Because whenever they speak or recall something that’s been said, it’s always different from what was actually said or even recorded. When something is true they say that it’s false or if something is right they say it’s wrong.
And then, they demonize and punish others because they don’t think the way they do. And if we don’t pay attention and keep our history front and center it will be repeated. In the way that some are trying to repeat it now.
The majority rules it’s the law 
We’ve always been mostly a two-party political system (there’s now an Independent party as well). But the main two parties are Republicans and Democrats, left, right, the red and the blue. One group professes to be conservative and the other liberal. They have their differences and that’s the way it’s always been. People respected it and they know and accept it. Until now!
For some reason, that’s changed
The political climate and everything surrounding it has become different in the past few years. It’s been altered dramatically. The changes are front and center and no one or anybody seems to be doing anything about it. Even though they see what’s going on they’re allowing it to happen and we’re not the better for it. And if this is the direction we as a country are headed, it’s doesn’t look good for democracy.
This is what’s happening
The political climate has been reduced to a shouting match with name-calling. It more or so resembles middle school bullies than supposedly grown mature politicians. These are individuals who are supposed to be committed to having the country and the people’s best interests at heart. Instead, they’re mocking and tearing down others because they have different views.
It’s gone too far and way beyond politics. It seems to be more of a fight for equality and civil rights for people of color. Taking the country back 50 years ago to the Civil Rights Movement of the sixties. The civil unrest that has manifested itself is reminiscent of the days of the “Make Love, Not War” battle cry from young people during that memorable decade.
It comes down to this
Republicans are conservatives. Conservative means disposed to maintain existing views, conditions, or institutions. Marked by moderation or caution. Not usually liking or trusting change. Resistant to change.
Republicans prefer things staying the same way they’ve always been.
Democrats are liberals. Liberal means willing to respect or accept behavior or opinions different from one’s own. Open to new ideas. Not narrow in opinion or judgement. One who is open-minded.
Democrats are open to doing things differently.
Behavior and attitudes
Are much different and have gone way beyond politics. It’s divisive and friends and even family members are at odds with each other.
There are those who for some reason think it’s ok to call others names and marginalize them. Those who, as they say, want to take things back to a time when all citizens were not treated equally.
What is it that makes some people think they are better than others? Well, guess what? You’re not. We’re all made by the same God and those who pretend not to know this need to open and read a bible.
No one race of people is any better than the other. The sooner everyone realizes that the better off we’ll be, and the sooner this nation will begin to heal.
When the leader of the country has questionable behavior
As well as some Senators and some Congressmen, how can you expect the citizens (not all) who are watching them do this, be any better? They are not. In fact, some jump at the chance to be rebellious or go contrary to the law. They want chaos and confusion in order to push their own agendas. Yes, the political climate has changed. When the commander and chief of the country’s too radical, more than likely others are going to be as well.
There is hope
There’s hope for us as a country and hope for us as a people. We should never lose that. This nation was founded on “In God We Trust.” If we remember this one saying, attitudes and behavior will get better. We must look to God first and things will change. He will lead us and guide us in the way that we should go. Even in this political climate.
But no one looks to God anymore. Which is probably why we’re in the shape we’re in. God is a God of Hope. He’s committed to us and he will never let you down. Distractions, like the things that are happening now, are designed to take our focus. Let’s put the focus back to where it should be and that’s on Jesus Christ the son of God. And if we do that we’ll become better as a people and as a nation.
Knowing and loving Christ is a choice. The benefits that come along with that is a Blessing from God. He rewards us for our efforts and right now our efforts need to be on showing tolerance, understanding, equality for all, and above all else love.
Unconditional love is what Christ has for us. Let’s show him that we can have it too…for him as well as for each other.
I John: 18-20
18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.
19 We love him because he first loved us.
20 If a man say, I love God and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?
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