Now that the election process is complete, I have had some time to allow the results to sink in. While we may disagree on the benefits of the outcome, I'm sure we can all agree that the end of the constant barrage of political advertising is a change for the better.
However, Change is the topic that I am having the most difficulty with. Please understand that it is not change itself that I take issue with as change often implies progress, evolution, and a desire to overcome obstacles. Change has been the slogan of this Presidential election. America has spoken and there is no doubt that change is the driving force of the result. My questions are, a change to what and to what end? Some of the major changes on that list include Iraq, Afghanistan, the War on Terror in general, our economic structure including our tax code and business ethics, our health care system and, of course, foreign relations. My impressions on the proposals to improve these issues point squarely in the direction of a Socialistic agenda. Am I wrong in this conclusion? If so, how?
I have seen the video showing crowds of jubelant Obama supporters waving the hammer and sickle flag of communism. I have seen the "My President is Black" t-shirts and I keep asking myself the same questions. Is this progress? Is this evolution?
I will concede that this is certainly change. However, I will continue to ask, a change to what? and to what end?