Letters to the Editor
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@WFB Changing mindsets, back to 1789
Recycling back to 1789. The founders really did change the mindset then. They went in with broken articles of confederation and came out with a new Constitution. The glaze of history and some outright hagiography has obscured how the sausage was made, but by all accounts it was loud, noisy and nasty with lot's of arguing. Salon today might be a faint reflection of those times.
But I think we are here today with our own version of the issues around the 3/5ths compromise. Some of us are fine with the status quo of our nation. Others are all or nothing for their particular cause. Most of us are probably in the middle, looking to improve what we can, and will leave the rest to another, more perfect day. To elect either Hillary or Obama will necessitate a change in mindset, a partial victory of sorts. History will judge how large or small. Even McCain could turn out differently than we think; he definitely has that crazy streak that is disliked by his party, though he appears to have chained himself to his party's platform.
MaddieP believes in the karma or fate of Nations. I believe our fate is not set and that it can be altered by force of will and by our actions. We have quite a ways to go before November and the conversation/ convention is just starting. Who knows how far we can push the ball forward.
Frankly, though, from the vitriol I've seen pour forth of late, it seems pretty clear to me that, if by some miracle we manage to elect this guy, he won't be long for this earth.
Well, I've had the same concern for quite awhile. Keep you fingers crossed that it doesn't happen. But often, that's the reward for a job well done. Earth.