THE EPIC FAIL OF THE AMERICAN ELECTORATE
Americans have stopped listening to facts they do not agree with. They've stopped engaging in civil discussion and have come to believe that politics is some form of reality TV. So who's to blame for this election? The people.
-WASHINGTON POST - November 4, 2016
Hey, America, do you like this election?
No?
But this is what you created.
You, America, stopped listening to facts you disagreed with, stopped reading newspapers or watching broadcasts that did not entertain you or confirm what you already believed, stopped trying to understand legislation and policy, stopped bothering to engage in civil discussions or master the basics of civic responsibilities.
You, America, blame Washington for everything that's wrong with this country, but then you tell pollsters the federal government isn't doing enough to help you.
Canvassers this week actually found voters who believed they could vote on line.
What? There's no app for that?
You realize we are probably one election cycle away from a Kardashian in office. Because, what the heck? Let's try something new!
The epic fail of the American electorate goes beyond the possibility of "The Apprentice" presidency, starring the always entertaining and always horrifying Donald Trump.
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Being a patriot is not about decorating yourself or anything you own with an American flag. Loyalty to this country isn't measured by how you carry your body when you solute the flag.
Being an American citizen is about the full-throated involvement in the civic process with no expectation of entertainment.
Making election decisions based on who's going to make you laugh, who you'd rather have a beer with or who comes up with the zippiest one-liners is borderline treason.
Save that for your Saturday night laughs. And take responsibility we have as citizens seriously - all year long.
-WP, 11/04/16
