WHY I DON'T LIKE CORRUPT LIARS AND DECEITFUL POLITICIANS. THIS PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION YEAR I'M SWITCHING POLITICAL PARTY- from The Independent to the Democratic party- because REPUBLICANS aren't offering any good reasons to vote for the. My vote today will go to Bernie sanders because of these undeniable facts in his 30 years in politics; He has been a consistent (always for the middle class and workers), honest, anti-war, fair, intelligent, visionary and revolutionary. Bernie Sanders has integrity, he is proven as a leader (was a major, governor, and now State senator). He can bring hope and vision to our country, and the right plan to change to America for the better.

1. IF YOUR STATE DOESN'T HAVE OPEN PRIMARIES (like NY State) YOU CANNOT VOTE for a DEMOCRAT. SO REGISTER now, you can do so by visiting the site http://voteforbernie.org/ 

- if you are not a registered Democrat (like me - I'm an Independent), you have the choice of downloading and/or requesting the form via mail. If you do so, you'll be able to vote for a democrat in the primary elections and elect Bernie! Or anyone else that is honest, smart and decent, and will stand up for all, not just the millionaires who own our government!

2. Why Am telling you to register as a democrat? Because I did! I requested the form, and I'm going to switch political party! It's about time! Yes, the time has come! The time to put our cards on the table...and be truthful. I came from Italy in 1974, and so far I have voted for six US Presidents- starting from George Bush #1 (the 1st Pr. Bush, the father). During the Carter election, in 1977,   I couldn't vote because I wasn't old enough and wasn't yet a US citizen. I was a legal resident with a green card. In this blog I would like to share with you the lessons I learned from all the presidential elections that I have been through, so far in the USA.

3. Let me tell you right away why I don't like most republicans.

I have learned, and seen from experience, that most republicans work for big business, the corporations. Their aim (objective, goal) seems to be to help the billionaires, the rich and make wars. It seems to me, and many other people- it has become  evident (clear, obvious) that republicans do these things, so that those who are in the weapons/war business, can flourish (grow) and make more money. Therefore (so), I have come to this conclusion that; republicans don't care about simple working people, like you and I, the middle class and the poor. And I believe that the only thing that republicans want us to do is to deceive us (lie), and use us to fight in the unnecessary/immoral wars that they fabricate (invent, make up, lie about) for us! They do this because their only objective is to do what their puppeteers, those people who control them, the masters, corporations/big business and lobbyists. They also do what is good/convenient for their party and themselves, and not what is good/just for our nation, America, and for the world.

4. Furthermore (and), republicans are those who jump start (help) the economy (commerce, trade, business, jobs) by cutting education, welfare, social security, Medicare and all other social programs that help the middle class and the needy (poor). Ronald Reagan (republican, 1981-89), believed and did this. He called it trickle down economics. I call it crumbs for the middle class and the poor. That's exactly what the facts/statistics reveal (tell us).

 

5. Reagan was another lair and cheater and an outlaw (a criminal) -someone who breaks the law- Yes, because as soon as he took office (became president) he broke the law, and did it more than once! As history tells us he did it twice (2 times). He allowed (permitted it, gave the OK for it) the exchanging weapons for the hostages, and also by sending weapons to the Contra rebels (fighters) in South America (it was called the Iran-Contra scandal). But, guess what? He got away with it- without any consequences! He should have been impeached, at the very least (as a minimum). Congress should have let him go, kicked him in the butt! to get him out- released of his presidential duties for good (for ever). But they didn't because they're cowards, and because he had a lot of friends/supporters. Reagan was a charismatic person, he was an actor, a good bullshitter (liar)!  He fooled (tricked) a lot of people, including me! I thought he was tough (strong) and good for America.

 

 

But I was naive. Anyway, at the time Reagan said he didn't recall (remember) ever giving the order to send weapons to the Iranians and the Contras. He also believed in helping big business and the rich. He thought (he probably lied) that when the government helps the rich, then the rich will create jobs. Wrong! Most rich businessmen pocket everything! They don't care about me and you. They just care about one thing: profits! (making more money)

 

6. Before Ronald Reagan, took office (became president) we had Pr. Gerald Ford. He was another republican (1974-1977). Ford was the one who took the place of President Richard Nixon, because Nixon was impeached (relieved, let go, kicked out) since he had created the Watergate scandal. He spied (listened without permission) on the opposite party by listening to their phone conversations, which is illegal (not legal, a crime). Ford was Nixon's VP (vice president), so as soon Ford replaced (took his place) in the oval office (the White House's President's office) and became President, he pardoned (forgave) him. Hence Nixon too got away with it (didn't pay for his crimes). 
president Nixon had a big fat potato nose! He reminded me of Pinocchio, the Italian fairytale wooden puppet, who had the habit of lying, and as soon as he lied, his nose would get longer (when he told lies), so Nixon was the Pinocchio President! With the longest nose!

7. The republican's usual, and lame (dumb. stupid), excuse (reason) is that the government is too big- it spends too much money. Hence, they accuse and point the finger at the democrats. They say: Democrats spend too much and cause big deficits (debts, more expenses than profits). However (but), that's not always true because Bush  #2 is the one who created it in the first place! With his dumb/useless war in Iraq! 
Although Pr. Bill Clinton (democratic, 1993-2001) wasn't perfect either. He had a sexual affair with one of his assistants in the White House and he lied about it on National TV. He should had been fired (impeached), but he wasn't because the judge who prosecuted him said that he did nothing against the US Constitution (law of the land). But what if you and I, a teacher, a policeman, a veteran (GI), or a firefighter had done what he did in their place of work? You bet! They'd get fired on the spot (right there where they did it)! And in a heart beat! (quickly, right away). At any rate (but) Clinton was a good spender, he knew how to handle the government's finances (budgeting of money). With his leadership we had billions in surplus (extra money). Then came George Bush (Bush #1, 1989-1993), and after him, his son Bush #2 (George W. Bush, republican, 2001-2008). It is believed that his election was rigged (manipulated) by his brother, Jebb Bush (he is a candidate for president now), who was the governor of Florida at the time. Bush #2 was a big failure and a big spender himself. He failed to (didn't) protect (defend) the USA from the 9-11 terrorist attack. His mind was fixated (set) with punishing Iraq (possibly because Saddam Hussein tried to assassinate his father). So, immediately (soon) after the 9-11 terrorist attack, he and his administration lied about it- they covered it up (hid it)- so that they would not be blamed for their ineptitude (inability, failure) in keeping America safe against terrorist. And in fact, the Bush administration stated that the President didn't know that the terrorist were planning such an attack. When in fact, they he knew that such an attack was imminent (coming soon), and that it would target several high profile (important) places/cities in the US. So, this failure- or it is very probable (possible) that it was another one of Bush's deceit. He looked away, so that the terrorist would be unhindered, unobstructed (no obstacles in the way) to hit their targets. Therefore, Bush #2, (the son) had a pretext (an excuse) to start an unnecessary war with Iraq. His other fake (not real, false) reasons (or lies) was that Iraq had weapons of mass destruction (nuclear, and chemical weapons), and Saddam Hussein- the Iraqi President at the time- had ties to terrorists. However (but), these charges from Bush #2 were never proven true; the weapons of mass destruction were never found, and his accusations (blame) against Saddam's connection to terrorist were never found either. God only knows how his lies and wars cost us financially, which brought us where we are now! With billions in debt and an economy that has been defunct (dead) for over a decade! and is finally now showing signs of life. Thanks to Pr. Obama, and the democrats, not the republicans!

8. However, the Iraqi war also had another huge price paid with American blood! We lost almost 5 thousand young GIs, thousands were wounded, and thousand were scarred for life. And it is a shameful/disgraceful fact, that the Bush administration didn't do a good job in taking care of them! So, republicans don't see their military spending as causing big problems for people, for the economy, for you and I, the workers. No, they think it's good business to lie, deceive the public and make wars. To them this is good business, good trickle down economics! Those who make/sell weapons prosper (get rich), while young Americans die for them! 

 

They don't see (don't understand), or refuse (don't want) to see, and they rather (prefer to) put their heads in the sand, when American middle blood, from the middle and lower classes trickles down! Their military spending is the highest and the biggest budget in the world!  Why can't they reduce it to a decent level? No, that's bad economy for them! Their friends would loose too much money!  Deceivers/liars and hypocrites, that's what they are! 

9. Republicans also deny (disagree on, don't accept) that the effects (results) of global warming could be devastating (harmful, destructive) to our planet and our survival (life). They don't believe in climate change- they say it's a hoax (lie)- when we all know that the vast majority of scientist tell us otherwise (differently). Republicans, simply put their heads in the sand - they refuse to accept the truth, because the truth hurts their pockets! They don't want their rich friends to lose money. Their cronies, lobbyist- those who don't care about our planet and our health, those who are in fact destroying the earth by polluting it with fossil fuels, chemicals, herbicides, pesticides and by forcing GMOs (Genetically Modified Organism) on us. And it's not true that they uphold family/moral values. They are are not sincere, they are compulsive liars! They lie all the time! Simply put, they are hypocrite cowards! How many unborn babies did Bush 1 & 2 save with their rhetoric (otherwise known as bullshit, or lies)? Zero, nada, zilch, not even one! 

 

12 Initiatives (ideas) that Bernie would like to enact (do, accomplish) if he is elected (chosen) President.

10. Republicans say that they are against abortions and for protecting human life at all levels. How many children have they saved so far? What have they done? Not much! They secretly support Planned Parenthood, an organization that supports abortions.
All decent people who care about human life know that abortion is morally wrong- hence it should only be used as a last resort, to save the life of the mother. Hence, governments/States should not encourage it and/or pay for it. Individuals should pay if they want one. The poor, those who cannot pay for it, should be excused and get it free, but all others, who want one should have to pay for it. Because the reality (fact) is that the vast majority (over 99%) of abortions aren't medically necessary (not needed). 

So many women have abortions today, not because they need it, but because they want it- they use abortion as a birth control method! But there are better ways of avoiding pregnancies, however, our government doesn't care about unborn children- and doesn't bother to educate young people. Why? Is it because politicians figure (think) that if poor women don't have abortions, then it would be a lot more expensive for the government to take care of their children. Because poor people most likely have children who will be poor, and hence add to the government's welfare rolls (numbers)! It seems to me that this is the case (reality) in America. 

This statement in the image below with Pr. Obama is disappointing because he talks as a politician, not as a Christian. He says that as a lawmaker he cannot force his views on people, so he can't stop the government from supporting abortions- just because of his religious beliefs. He needs reasonable reasons why he should outlaw abortions! That's really insulting. According to him there aren't other good reasons to outlaw abortions! There are many! The first one is, democratic/civilized governments should protect all human life, from conception (the beginning, moment of birth) until the end, or in old age! God gives us life, and only God has the right/authority to take it back when He wants. It's not up to humans to decide when/how a life will start.

 

 

Wouldn't it make more sense to focus on prevention (telling, informing) and education? Shouldn't government invest in educating children/young people in avoiding abortions and becoming better parents! Instead of giving them condoms and encouraging promiscuity! Of course!  
But, it seems to me that our government (and many other western rich societies) have created (made, built) a monster (ugly creature/animal)- a slaughterhouse- a horrible place, an hungry machine that slaughters (kills unmercifully) millions of unborn children. Hence, the so called democratic governments (that consider themselves fair and just) have made it easier to get rid of poor children, with their abortion scheme (plan). And they have become so blind (ignorant) that they don't realize (know, understand) how devious (sick) and evil their plan has become. 

Wouldn't it be better, less painful, cheaper and more effective if children/young people were educated and taught in school? They should be taught that parental involvement in the life of children is essential (important). In fact, it is the most important duty (job) parents have. To take care of their children, being with them when needed, spending time with them, teaching them, guiding them and loving them, is and should be the number one priority (duty, job) of parents. Common sense, experience, in addition to (also) research (study) of the effects of family life show that when parents are present and caring, their children don't make get in trouble, they don't make mistakes like getting pregnant too young, and/or becoming fathers when they are only in early teen years. 

So, spending quality (good) time with children is of paramount importance (very important), and a wise (good, smart) investment that pays off. Taking care of our children give us (parents) good returns (pays off), like happy children/families, and later on the investment of time and effort (work) spent in taking care of our children translate (produce, make) children into successful/responsible/sensitive (caring, loving) adults. 

Young people must also be taught and shown, that when parents  invest (spend) a lot of time in themselves (e.g., entertaining self, watching TV, surfing the Internet, going/staying Facebook, talking on cell phones, etc) instead of spending little time with their children; their families will suffer- their children will have problems, they will not be happy, and will have problems in school and in life. 

 

But of course republicans don't care about this long and expensive plan (idea, solution), of prevention/education of young people and parents. No they rather pay for wars and give lip service (just talk) to the anti-abortion stand, which is just a show and nothing else! The name for this is hypocrisy! 

 

11. I realize that it is difficult and probably (possibly) impossible to legislate (make laws) that force parents in spending quality time with their children. That is why our political leaders should try the other option: supporting/financing education. I know from experience (life)- I'm a father of two children, an adult girl and a teenage boy- that the most important factor (thing) in the success and/or failure of a human being is the level/quality of his/her parents and their immediate family. If a family cares for (loves) their children, the children will mostly likely turn out (become) happy, healthy and productive individuals. But when parents/guardians (people responsible for children) do not have their children as the number one priority (duty, job), then the children will suffer and have problems. When parents/guardians have other priorities (e.g., playing/entertaining themselves with watching TV, playing video/computer games, staying on the net for hours on end (a long time) and/or think that others should take care their children (e.g., baby sitters/strangers), this is also a mistake.

 

For instance (example), many parents think that it is the school's responsibilty to take care of their children. That's not completely correct, because schools' main objective is to teach and to a certain extent to love/take care of their students. Most tteachers do a good job at taking good care of their students' emotional needs, but most of the nurture (love, care) must come from the family. If it doesn't then it's a gigantic (very big) problem/mistake. Teachers can help in sustaining (helping) a child emotionally by encouraging them, respecting and loving them when they are in school, but this will not be enough, it can't replace the love and nurture that a child needs from his parent/s, and/or a close adult who is there with them most of the time, to guide, protect and love. When children don't have a constant loving presence they will suffer and their pain will cause them to do negative things. Parents who don't, or can't take care of their children are recipes (plans) for tragedy (accidents, sorrow, pain) and failure (not success). 

12. The media is also in part responsible, and should be blamed, for some of the violence that we see in society today. Hence, this question begs to be asked: Why is there so much bullying and sexual assaults in our schools and in society in general? Why are there so many shooting in public places like schools and malls? I'm sure that the high level of violent and repulsive (ugly, bad, filthy) shown on TV, at the movies and in video games, are having a negative (bad) effect (result) on peoples mental health! and especially on young vulnerable minds. Don't you think?  The amount of violence (also sex, drug/alcohol use, bad/filthy/aggressive language) that children are are exposed (see) to is way too high. Hence, children have become desensitized (insensitive) to other people's needs. So when they see people in pain, suffering and/or dying, they do not feel anything, and often they laugh at it! They think it's funny!

13. So, for too long now, too many TV shows and movies are violent. They are filled with sex, drugs, filthy (dirty) and vulgar (bad)  language, etc.  And so are many video games today. They are also violent/vulgar/filthy that isn't fit (not good, inappropriate) for our children. This provides negative (bad) and destructive (violent, unhealthy) models. It is filth (dirt, vulgar) that teaches them the wrong ideals (violence, hatred, intolerance, impatience, greed, etc.), and makes them insensitive (uncaring, cold, mean) to others. Today, as matter of fact, we see this high level (rate, quantity) of violence reflected (seen) in our society; kids bullying other kids, children having sex/children with other children, shootings in public places are increasing yearly (annually, every year), sexual abuses/assaults (unwanted sex, sexual harassment, rapes, etc.) on school/college campuses. 

14. And what's the republicans solution to the violence, especially the shootings? They do not support gun legislation! They feel that everyone should have a gun! They think it's their constitutional (law) right to be armed. What about all the deranged (crazy) people? We need to have stronger laws, background checks and other limits, so that people who can't be trusted don't get guns, at least legally. But republicans are in bed (friends) with the NRA (National Rifle Association) and the gun industry.

15. So, my point is, don't you think that governments should regulate the entertainment industry? Why can't they show violent, rated R movies, and/or sick/filthy films/programs late at night? When most children sleep? It is true, our government can't be monitoring  (watching)  parents, but the government could do a better job at controlling this problem. Yes, parents should limit the amount and the quality of their children's entertainment, or they will lose them to depression, violence, drugs, and other bad things.
It is clear that States should invest (spend money) on educating children, instead of supporting/paying for unnecessary (unneeded) abortions. Other solutions are abstinence (not having sex), the natural method, and other artificial birth control methods. Many of these birth control methods do not kill human beings (unborn children). Unfortunately, Bernie is pro-choice (he is for abortion), but even if he was pro-life (against abortion), would it make any difference? What would make a difference is if States stop funding (paying for) abortions on demand, and if the Supreme Court reverses (changes) Roe-vs-Wade, the abortion law that made it legal to get (have) and/or perform (do) abortion on demand in the USA.

 

16. And as I stated (said) in the above paragraph, how many unborn babies have republicans saved so far with their lies? Their rhetoric (empty words, and lies)? Zero, nada, zilch, not even one! They just tell you what you want to hear; they will cut spending. That's true! But from whom? From the social programs, welfare from the poor and the middle class and give it to the corporations/rich and the defense industry/contractors, so they can start wars, get rich, and screw the American people! Not anymore! Not in 2016!

17. And how many times have the republicans turned down minimum wage proposals? Always! I'm simply tired of republicans, they have nothing new to offer. Only their conservative agenda that benefits their rich cronies.

 

18. Another thing they always do is criticize Pr. Obama. Lately they blame him for making peace with Cuba! What's their alternative (solution, idea)? To continue on the same path as the last 50 years? Thanks to Obama, the Cuban people are now free to come and go, and tourism, commerce (trade, business) is growing. Isn't this good for us? Not according to (for) the republicans! Pr. Obama is trying to pass laws so that power plants make less pollution and the republicans say this is bad for business. Yes, businesses (those who own power plants) have to invest in cleaner technology so they won't pollute as much. What's wrong with that? Yes, it is an additional cost to modernize these plants, so that they will pollute less. But this extra cost now, will pay off (will be an advantage, a good thing) in the long run (later on). This makes sense to you and me, not to the republicans, for them it's too costly! Yet they are willing to spend billions on weapons systems (like the F-35, a single one of these high-tech jet fighters costs anywhere from 155 to over 300 million!), and or going to war and spilling American blood! Our planet and our survival (life) is in danger, and they still continue denying it! I suspect they are sick, demented, retarded (very stupid, morons, jerks) - all of these are good adjectives to describe (explain) these individuals (people). I pity them (feel sorry for) them! We must take action now before it is too late! But, not according to the republicans- they don't believe in climate change and/or global warming. We must vote for anyone, except for a republican!

 

19. Just recently the Obama administration made a nuclear deal with Iran- so that they do not make nuclear weapons, hence don't start wars. However, the Republicans say that we can't trust them! I agree, so let's make sure that nuclera inspectors have unrestricted acces to their nuclera plants at anytime/anywhere they see fit. Otherwise, let's not approve this deal. Simple. 
However, there are many other countries that cannot be trusted! For instance South Korea has the atomic bomb! And so does Pakistan, India, China, Russia, etc., What have we done with them? What's the republican alternative (solution)? Start wars with everyone? Or impose (force) sanctions forever? To make more enemies? Lately the republicans want to send lethal weapons to Ukraine, so that they can defend against the Russian soldiers/ fighters. What if Russia sent its troops/tanks to the US-Mexican border? What would the US do? Isn't this what the US is doing in Europe with NATO troops? They are next door to Russia! Of course they talk tough (especially Senator McCain, Rep-Arizona). This is yet another of their old pretext to start new wars! 
This type of thinking is simply inadequate (no good), immoral (unethical, unjust) and downright sick! I hope that the American people wake up and take action this year and elect people who are honest and will do what's good for America and the world. So far my favorite candidate is Bernie! He has been honest/successful so far, and I'm sure he can serve us well as president and/or VP.

20. In the end, I have learned that republicans only know how to bully (push/abuse) and exploit (take advantage) of other people and countries, this includes me and you too! And they keep doing it because many voters are uninformed, they do not read and don't watch different news that offer different views/prospective. So many voters are brainwashed and deceived (lied to) voters and billionaires allow them to do it. Even though Yet, they pull the same old stale reasons, to jump start the economy with wars, cutting social programs from the middle class and the needy, and by financing (paying) big corporations and defense contractors who make/sell weapons. While we pay with our taxes and our blood. 

21. However, I want to make one more thing clear: I do not hate republicans, I just hate their greed, and their policies. As the Christian saying goes: Hate the sin, and not the sinner." That's how I feel. I do not hate them- I just get pissed off (upset) at them, for their selfishness, their stupidity for wasting our tax money on wars, for not supporting gun laws, the environment, and for deceiving/lying to us, and the list can go on). So this blog had two goals (objectives, aims) to present my views/idea and chance to vent (to release) my frustration (unhappiness) at the republican party, and a political US system that has lost its true ideals/values. 

 

We have now a political system that is corrupt, and being controlled by big money, and large corporations. Many of our leaders do not serve us, the people, the US citizens, but those who give them large amounts of cash, the billionaires, the rich and the most powerful. Our government is no longer an institution for the people and by the people, but it is instead a prostitute, one that has sold itself, one that works for the rich and by the rich!

 

I didn't mean offend anyone- that's not my point- I am trying to stir emotions (feelings), to wake us up and make America just and great again. May God enlighten us with His wisdom to chose a good person to be our next President, and give us (and the republicans too) the strength/courage to say the truth and do what's right for all people in this nation (country). I believe that Bernie Sanders is a good candidate who will work for these ideals and make America better. I disagree on his pro-choice views, but I agree with him on most other issues. 

My view of corrupt politician (which, by the way, in my opinion it also includes members from many parties, even the democratic one), is this; CORRUPT POLITICIANS and LEADERS, at all levels of governments in the whole world, not just the USA, have pledged alliance (fidelity) to their party and money/profits, instead of putting first their nation and the well  being of all citizens and of our planet. In other words these individuals have positioned themselves on the side of evil- the liar, the deceiver, and the destroyer of life and all that God has created- Satan himself. The courage to speak the truth, unity, prayers, good deeds, and our allegiance to God almighty will be the only weapons that will defeat the evil one and restore our world before God takes it in His own hands and does it for us. But at what cost? God's justice maybe very costly, that is why we must try to fix this problem now and very quickly. I will vote only for honest and courageous leaders, not the liars and the deceivers!I don't care about parties, I care about goodness, respect and compassion.