Election 2008 - it Isn't About Four Years

The Second American Revolution and Coming American Renaissance

By Michael K. Miller, published Feb 21, 2008
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The Second American Revolution and Coming American Renaissance

The 2008 Presidential Election for the United States of America is pivotal in Our history and destined to determine Our survival, as a Nation, as a People. Election 2008 is not about four years.

Anyone who believes that is not just starry-eyed, they are infected with a dangerous naïveté. Worse, indeed terminal, they are unwilling collaborators in, and duped co-conspirators for, the assured destruction of this United States of America, our Nation.

By nearly every examination of Presidential greatness, the United States of America has been absent consistent world-class Presidential leadership since nearly mid-20th century. Not since Presidents Harry Truman and Dwight Eisenhower has this Nation had Presidential leadership of the caliber, substance, tenacity, and competence essential to lead the United States of America, as a People, as a Nation.

This startling (perhaps to some) assessment and realization is not about Republicans v. Democrats. This is not about the tragically decapitated Presidency of John F. Kennedy. This is not about the Great Communicator's inheritance of a situation conducive to his style and the already collapsing Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.

For the last half of the 20th Century, we have had the luxury of seemingly being able to excel and prosper in spite of a leaderless Ship of State. No more.

America, as a Nation, as a People, is entrapped, entangled, and embroiled in a hodgepodge of challenges, problems, and threats. Union, justice, domestic tranquility, defense, general welfare, and liberty all are being called into question as this Nation plods along, into the 3rd Millennium.

Election 2008 - it Isn't About Four Years

Presidential Election 2008 Beginning the Second American Revolution

Credit: Michael K. Miller of Millennium Suites, LLC

Copyright: Michael K. Miller of Millennium Suites, LLC 2008

Takeaways
  • Election 2008: pivotal in Our history, destined to determine Our survival, as a Nation, as a People
  • America has been absent consistent world-class Presidential leadership since nearly mid-20th Century
  • Election 2008 is not for a space in time of 4 years. It is for survival, in the history of all Time
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Great article! I couldn't agree with you more on this.

Posted on 04/16/2008 at 4:04:31 PM

 
I like how you categorized stark questions followed by shadow questions that would need to be addressed by a great President. You have written quite a powerful piece here, and it was enjoyable to read.

Posted on 03/10/2008 at 9:03:27 AM

 
jc, thank you for reflecting further on the importance of Election 2008. The economic issue(s) involving China are multiple and complex. Too, the economic issues are intertwined with military, environmental, and sociological issues. The simple answer will be found in returning to an America First set of laws, policies, and enforcement practices. Too, the answer will be found in realizing that 'a butterfly flapping its wings in Brazil (or China) will only affect the "weather" in Texas' if We, the People, allow it to be so. (See "21st Century Globalization - One System With One Destiny" at http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/371886/21st_century_globalization_one_system.html .) Vote and be American, Michael

Posted on 03/04/2008 at 12:03:11 PM

 
Michael- I came back here because I have been reading article on an issue that I think will affect ANY President we elect and would love your perspective on that: specifically, how do you feel about how much our economy seems to be propped up by China, even subsidized by them? I have been looking at whatever facts I could reseach (and please keep in mind I am not an economic expert) but it does seem that if China withdrew economic support from us that it could cause a deep recession or even a Depression here. Perhaps I am misguided about this and would like input. These are the kinds of economic challenges ANY President will face, as our country faces some real economic challenges already.

Posted on 03/03/2008 at 5:03:29 AM

 
A very inspiring and well written piece of work.

Posted on 03/01/2008 at 4:03:35 AM

 
Excellent piece and right on! I feel the same about this election year will determine our fate...no matter who gets in will have a full plate and that is an understatement.

Posted on 02/26/2008 at 10:02:06 AM

 
I love the perspective from this article, Michael. I will admit that it's easy for me to apply a somewhat myopic view of politics. I do think that it's definitely time for a new mode of thinking. That being said, I think that Hillary Clinton is a bit too focused on the "history" of things---experience, and accomplishments. The pop culture reference to Janet Jackson's 1986 song, "What Have You Done For Me Lately?" seems to apply in this regard. I think that Mrs. Clinton is beginning to feel the pressure of the campaign, and I am not quite certain that the pressure of Presidency is her cup of tea. But yes, I think we're in agreement that there should be a LONG TERM vision---one that surpasses an 8-year term. Wonderful article!

Posted on 02/25/2008 at 7:02:18 AM

 
Brilliantly said. I really feel the overall fear and helplessness felt by the American people. It seems to be coming out in a very different way this time around. Your inspiring words can steer thoughts into motion, let's pray the right change is on it's way.

Posted on 02/24/2008 at 6:02:31 AM

 
Quite evocative and interesting. Few mention Truman anymore... and Eisenhower, too, but I remember far less history about him. I know Reagan did some great things but their seems to be an amnesia of the not so great, so I tire of the frequent references to him in the media etc. that elevates him to a stature that I think is a bit inflated. Good work!

Posted on 02/24/2008 at 4:02:54 AM

 
Christi: IF you're referring to "Presidental Election 2008: Boredom Sets In | Rudy Giuliana and John Edwards, Goodbye!," YES. You may recall my comment: "I can't consider the future of America boring, Christi. What we have is a potential national tragedy masked as a highly-choreographed comedy. Your assessment that the President elected in 2008 probably will be the President of 2012 is true. Equally critical to our future is the likelihood, and arguably, the operational imperative, that the 2008 VP will/should/must continue in 2012 and be the President of 2016 and 2020. If you want high theatre and entertainment, watch the lame questioning of Wolf Blitzer on CNN and the glamor princesses on Fox News (smile). Vote American, Michael" Now that's two - we need to find another 170 or so million...

Posted on 02/24/2008 at 12:02:02 AM

 
This is a great article- right on point. Have you read my similar article?

Posted on 02/23/2008 at 11:02:48 PM

 
hopefully it will be the change I want.....

Posted on 02/21/2008 at 8:02:33 PM

 
I do have a sense that we are at a pivotal moment in our history. Thanks for putting this out there!

Posted on 02/21/2008 at 5:02:23 PM

 
I agree with you Michael. The future looks very scary to me. For the first time in our history we have the potential of becoming a socialist nation if the wrong person is elected. People need to wake up from their slumber. People are like sheep. Just tell me what I want to hear and I will follow you (even if there is no substance behind the words). That being said, whoever wins this election is not going to have an easy job. Unfortunately, the president of the United States doesn't have as much power as people like to think. He (or she) is only a figure head who is in great part controlled by those around him. Change? Unfortunately, it may not be the kind of change folks had in mind.

Posted on 02/21/2008 at 4:02:18 PM

 
very good job on this and excellent formatt as well.

Posted on 02/21/2008 at 3:02:05 PM

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