Mind open, eyes forward, deal with truth for what it is.

The scariest thing I have found about democracy is that it is based on self interest. It is not the will of the people that keeps this ideal afloat. Their best interest does not even come into the equation. Our best interest does not matter. It is more rather the fact that those who are in power and remain there are there because they have the capital, and the influence to keep themselves firmly in the game.

They lean either this way or that way simply on how the wind blows. They choose their battles carefully depending on the proximity of the next storm coming or if the sun is shining. They make no moves without predicting astutely how such would affect them and theirs directly. With ceremony and pomp, rose tinted glasses, served with a glass of perfectly chilled du-Pape in hand they sit erect. Slick talkers, fake smiles, pretending to be sober while they’re heady with their own sense of importance. The suffering of others bones to pick their teeth with. How they salivate at the idea they will never know what it feels like to truly hurt.

They use, and abuse, and we let them. Even will them to do so, we beg them for more. So many are willing to buy into the lie, the hidden joke, to the ‘dream’. It is absolutely deflating realizing that it is all spun sugar, empty calories, cheaply made, and really does not taste so good. It leaves a bitter taste in the mouth really. The obsession with perfection leaves us all a bit dissatisfied.

I have learned to scoff at the suddenness of resignations, or certain agendas picking up steam, and succeeding because I realize there is almost always something sinister about it. The stench of it reeks, and it assumes way too much. People are obsessed with ill begotten conspiracies, loose their minds plotting revenge whilst creating little versions of hell for themselves, and the people they hate. It is a waste of time, and energy. For it consumes all and devour us whole. We are fingered, and then again fisted by the supposed pontificating majority. They rule, and we carry the motion. We can call it out for exactly what is, but it changes nothing. The only thing that could actually put a kink in their plans is for those interested in making a change to suck it up and play the fucking game hard, sweetly, and rough.

I am not a hater. I have never hated anyone for commonplace reasons. Anyone that I have ever hated has earned it. They have labored hard for it. Hate requires a piece of you. I do not give of myself easily, I am whole. What I resent is red tape. What upsets me is that some believe they are the only ones who have the right to live well. And they work overtime to try to bar others from seeking their happiness. If you put in the energy, and the time for goodness sake shouldn’t it pay off? What I would love is for people to be able to make a living wage without having to sacrifice their health, and youth. I want the best for myself, and others as well. There is more than enough to go around. I also believe that in order to get by one should not have to kiss anybody’s ass. I have never done that, I never shall. It has caused me problems yes it has, however I think that cordiality, competence, and respect should be more than enough.

Reality is stark, and merciless. I would liken it to a difficult task master. I admire brilliance, thus I shall not abide with living hard pressed. If you want to live well so do I. Everyone should have the opportunity to soar.