Politics...

The older I get the more I hate politics.  During the last election year I cancelled my facebook page because of the political comments people were making.  What I find most disturbing is the superiority that people feel toward their political party- regardless of what side you are on.  Here's the thing-

Do you believe you are morally superior because of how you vote?
Do you believe you are in a political party that has better moral values than its opponent?
Do you feel that those who vote opposite of the way you do are less intelligent?
Do you feel that yours is the only party that cares about our country and the rest of the population is bamboozled?
Do you have only one issue that determines your vote?

Most of the time when I read political posts or comments this is the way I feel- there is a sense of I am right and you are wrong.  I have a treasured friend who differs from me in every way politically and yet we are able to have discussions that invigorate the mind and give us both food for thought.  Why? Believe it or not people have actually asked her this:)  Here's the thing- we both respect each other and neither one of us has an agenda to change the other persons mind!! We listen to each other and try to see where the other person is coming from.  I can't help but think if there were more listening and less trying to be right we would be able to solve many of today's troubles. We are so much more alike than different if only we could see it!!

I feel hurt when my intelligence or better yet my testimony of Jesus Christ are called into question because of who I choose to vote for.  I haven't always been what my husband would refer to as a bleeding heart liberal- he says so with only a touch of disgust along with a smile on his face:)  I at one time did think I was somehow superior because of who I voted for or what party I chose to associate myself with.

Frankly, I'm not a fan of any political party.  I'm sure it will disturb many to know that I usually vote based upon the feeling I get from the person- which means I have voted for both of the major parties at different times in my life.  There are a small number of political figures that I feel I would cast a vote for- these figures come from different parties.


I chose to believe that most people care about our country, most people care about their families, most people are trying to do the right thing in life, most people want to be able to take care of their families, and most people when treated with respect will choose to act respectfully.  We just are so use to looking and reporting all the negative that the positive gets lost no matter what party you associate with.