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Word on the Street by BILL MCCLELLAN
Our Fatal Defect: GREED Republican or Democrat, the reality is that Donald Trump is a tragic distraction in an era that demands a mature Leader. So too was every President since the advent of conditions that threaten human existence. Until then we could get away with human failings. Not anymore. The irony is that the ability and care required to alter course “does” exist within humanity. The problem is, that part of humanity is not in charge. It is tragically apparent that power is selfish, that we do not get along, and as such we lack the maturity to utilize our intellects to correct the monied forces that are taking us to our doom. For over 30 years I have been alerting you to the single problem that is ruining the quality and stability of the entire human condition. This matter alone prevents the best that we can be from seeking power and draws those willing to sacrifice the many for power and money. When one enters this arena with good intentions the system itself requires them to protect one person —themselves— and play along, or choose patriotism (and protect 320 million Americans) and likely lose their job. To a person they have chosen to protect themselves and play along. The root of our downward spiraling course is financing politics in a way that allows greed and purchase of power. This system draws the worst and destroys the best among us. Favor for favor. Money has become the Political mainstay of most nations. Money (the very beating heart of bribery) is guiding the future to a certain doom. Wealth
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literally buys and often writes legislation. -And be sure only greed, not the common good, is respected. Money has gained so much power that to question the system spells nearly certain political downfall. A monied system is designed for more money – people and earth be damned. In recent decades our Founders guidance was redesigned to favor wealth and eliminate opposition. What breaks me is that nearly all of our alleged political leaders have visited Arlington and not one of them would risk their job, let alone their life for their countrymen. McCain/Feingold was as close as we got and that died on the vine as a useless endeavor. I have no use for egos that sacrifice us. I would replace them all in the morning for patriots. To get patriots, get money out of politics. Politicians are all in position to spearhead a movement towards public financing of campaigns and removing all forms of quid pro quo (favor for favor) from Government. To date, in this arena that rewards the greedy, not one has come forward. No decisions will benefit mankind until the power of wealth is removed.
Until the system itself is fixed and allows the best that we can be —that does exist— to participate, the status quo (greed) will continue to lead us to doom. We have already gone too far. However, with leadership that puts humanity first we still may be able to sustain many societies free of the horrors of complete breakdown. Millions will simply suffer and die. That has already begun. But we are not amply moved by the deaths of the voiceless and poor. Climate change is on our radar, however opposition controlled by wealth has stymied meaningful endeavor. Oil makes cigarettes look angelic. Obsequious, uncaring, greedy, political bribed leadership, and a President that makes “finger in the air” decisions is our reality at this most crucial time in history. Thus, the three main dangers to humanity, nuclear holocaust, climate change and overpopulation go unattended. Our leaders are our Pied Piper and are leading us to certain doom. We follow like trusting children as our fate lies at the precipice. We blindly ignore truth and fight each other as the plight of our children is full of unspeakable horror. If money is not removed from politics, it is certain, we are going over the brink. The point of no return has been breached. Now we must minimize future harm. Power needs to wake up now. Unfortunately, evolutionary adolescence does not work that way.