My Ideal President

Before you read this, realize that I am not going to blog about my political view. I made that mistake in a conversation at work several days ago and I really wish I had not. I should have listened harder to my elders when I was taught to not talk about politics.

I have heard many people verbalize how dissatisfied they are with election years. I am too. How could you keep from being dissatisfied? It is like sitting in a high school cafeteria. Every time you turn on the television there is a commercial from one-side-or-the-other either putting their candidate up on a pedestal or beating the other guy down. It is quite exhausting. Seth and I had a conversation a couple of nights ago that really got me thinking about what I would want in a Presidential candidate and President. Let's be honest, I don't believe there is one person in this great United States of America who can say that they completely agree with one of the candidates on every single issue and every stance (not even those candidates spouses).

My ideal president would campaign solely through youtube.com videos and radio speeches. They would completely decline any campaign funding. They would rely on media coverage alone to broadcast their views. It would take a while. But just like recent pop discovery, Karmin, youtube.com would pull through. They would get their media and sun. They would not use any excessive spending to be elected. And it would work. I have faith in the American people. I believe that someone could get into office without spending millions of dollars. Have you seen the numbers? They make me sick.

They would vow to hold a voting period one week out of each month. The issues would be up for voting by the American people. Issues would be presented at the beginning of the month along with the possible options for solutions. The last week of each month, voters would stream to voting booths and vote on these issues. Individually. This president would base his/her policies on what the majority of Americans say. Period. That is the way our country was intended to work, right? A country by the people, for the people?

He/She and his/her spouse would refuse any money from the American people except what they need to live. And live meagerly. No expensive wardrobes. Who really cares if the President has on a thousand dollar suit or a hundred dollar one. Who cares is the First Lady is in a dress from JCPenney's or from Designer X for thousands more. Those aren't the things that really matter. It is completely unnecessary.

The Presidential office should be a place and job of service; not of status. People should want to be in office to serve our country, not to steal from it.

I think it is quite clear that I think money is a big reason why our country is in so much turmoil today.

Drive home statement: I think we should support our President, regardless of who it is/becomes in November. Regardless of whether or not you agree with him, I think it is important for Americans to remember that he/she (probably he this year) is the leader for our country and that hate for him/her only weakens our country.