Election 2008 - it Isn't About Four Years

The Second American Revolution and Coming American Renaissance

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.

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Interesting article.

Posted on 11/15/2008 at 9:11:49 AM

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

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