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Friday, August 7, 2009

Freedom and Democracy in America

The United States is one of the strongest advocates of human rights and is a symbol of individual freedom to the rest of the world. Living in America means having the advantage of personal freedom and sharing the same promise of the American dream. Freedom to be and believe in everything or nothing can be a blessing or a curse, but the point is that everyone has the power to create their own destiny. They can become whomever and whatever they set their minds to become. The American dream can be thought of as the gold at the end of the rainbow. The United States has been voicing its beliefs loudly at home and to the international community that America offers all people safe haven and with that the potential for obtaining unlimited wealth and opportunity.

Citizens of America are guaranteed human rights at birth. The right to choose is a powerful thing. Sometimes Americans may not realize this advantage until much later in life. This is either because of a lack of education (free but not mandatory) or maybe because they are spoiled with arrogance. Sometimes the only way to really appreciate something is to be deprived of it. People that live somewhere that does not believe in human rights for its citizens often relocate their entire family to America in a search for freedom. Freedom from being suppressed, or from being forced to live in poverty and oppression. Many countries will not tolerate civil unrest and routinely imprison citizens that speak out against its laws Prisoners are tortured and sometimes killed instantly for committing acts that are considered simply “peaceful protest”.

The Bill of Rights was ratified in 1791, three years after the Constitution of the United States was ratified. This is probably the most important addition included in the Constitution as it guarantees the people of the United States a true democracy. An individuals right to life, liberty, justice and the pursuit of happiness is spelled out in a group of ten amendments labeled the Bill of Rights and is included thereafter with the United States Constitution. Many other countries that had similar philosophies found it necessary to include the Bill of Rights or portions thereof for their own constitutions to guarantee their citizens human rights.

The Statue of Liberty was given to the United States as a gift from France to symbolize our friendship and welcoming our new democracy and the universal appeal of freedom and liberty . Wikipedia includes information about the bronze plaque in the pedestal noting that it is inscribed with the sonnet “The New Colossus” by Emma Lazareth. They tell us that although it was never engraved on the exterior of the pedestal the sonnet reads,


Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame,
With conquering limbs astride from land to land;
Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand
A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame
Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name
Mother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand
Glows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes command
The air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame.
"Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!" cries she
With silent lips. "Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,
The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.
Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me,
I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"

Obama Jam

I'm bout to watch Countdown, cuz Kieth really gets down on the G.O.P. He pounds the republicans down for free. I now found it's the only news for me. Palin's talkin non-sense in her pantyhose. It's like she just brings in all the true psychos. Then she crumbles and stumbles throwin words in the air. It never matters how they come out cuz the sense ain't there. And she ain't sayin anything we understand, she's never planned for much of anything but takes a stand for anything that plays to the republican base. You know the type, the ones who always bring up race. Doesn't matter if your name is Sotomayor or Obama, whatever keeps our paper full of Jackson drama may keep the base from playin all this racist-rama.

If Palin wasn't bad enough, there's Joe the Plumber. Hey. No way, this one they say is even dumber. Is McCain insane? Is this a joke? I'm afraid not. Sarah was starting to choke. The G.O.P told the media to change the topic but anything about Obama, no one had to stop it. The profits from Ms. Palin just kept pourin in but it still seemed that Couric helped Obama win.

You remember Bush? He claimed he was “the decider” but Obama just claimed to be a true outsider. He said, “No Washington is in my bones!” Now we've got a president that Wall street owns! He said there will be no lobbyists like before, no more keepin secrets, and I'll stop the war. I'll get our boys home from the war in Iraq! First he sent the boys home, then he wanted them back. He moved all our soldiers to Afghanistan, now the war begins in Iran or Pakistan. The people said, “Don't worry, Obama
just got in!” This wont become a war we really have to win.

Obama ain't following his own campaign. Those were lies he told only til they picked his name. He doesn't care now what he promised cuz his house is white. Ain't that right, Koby? What do you think Madonna? You know who I am? My names Barack, Barack Barack Obama!

What do you people want? Health-Care. That's fair. I cant talk about economy. We will give the public option to the elderly, while the private firms will learn they get the best for free. The private options are divided without sickness planned. While expenses are just taxes on the citizen. The middle class just wipe their ass with sand and grit. Then strive to stay alive, by begging government.

Obama does not need to get the health-plan right. He's got other shit to do so pass this bill tonight! He says he's writing a new bill or resolution. Maybe Bush was right about this Constitution! I've decided that no war crimes are prosecuted, no pix released and the info stays diluted. Then refute it, if someone brings a lawsuit in. No freedom of information is allowed again. I don't need to keep my promises of transparency. All that matters is what I let the people see. So, who cares if my actions are causing so much drama. You know who I am? My names Barack, Barack, Barack Hussein Obama.

Bush may have been the decider, but I'm superman. The people said, “You can't be that!” He said,”Yes, I can!” The world screamed, “We could have truly helped Ron Paul win“ Can Obama start a new war in Afghanistan? He said, I am Obama and mama yes I can!

Look here move it Lucy Lou, you too Madonna. My names Barack, Barack, Hussein Obama!

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