For a few years now I’ve become so wearied by celebrity politicians. And as most of them say, I’ll say it too: “Let me be clear”… I don’t mean celebrities that become politicians. It’s those public servants who parlay their work into fame and fortune, not for the good of the country but for their own wealth and power. It happens on both sides of the aisle but I do think Donald Trump was on to something when he coined the phrase: “Drain the Swamp.” Washington, D.C. must be full of these greedy roaches who don’t really care about the people who voted them into office, a trick they pulled to help them reach the next level of power and fame.
Just this week I came across a headline that America’s Sweetheart (sarcasm) Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is in Las Vegas to help the Biden/Harris campaign and it was then that I asked myself a question: “Isn’t she the representative of New York?” You know, NOT Nevada. If I hired someone to remodel my kitchen and while I’m paying that person they go over to a different neighborhood to talk about _______________ (anything else), I’d say that is strike one, two, and three… and that person can just stay in that other neighborhood because they are no longer welcome in my house. This is essentially what’s happening with AOC this week. Wouldn’t it be so nice if politicians did the thing they were elected to do?
This conflict happened with the Florida governor, Ron DeSantis, too. As governor, I’d expect most of his tasks, meetings, engagements, and accomplishments to revolve around Florida and things that help the people there improve their circumstances as they enjoy life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. But then he flies off to Asia and the Middle East for alleged trade discussions. Umm, OK. But what about Florida?
I try to live with a glass half full attitude when I can help it, but the condition of “The American Politician” is pretty bleak. I kind of miss the days when I didn’t know politicians names. They just do their job as willed by the people and when their term is up, they go back to private work. Now there are politicians (who aren’t the President) jet setting all over the world, booking slots on late night talk shows, and staying in power decades longer than they should.
Something needs to change but I have no idea how to go back to politicians who AREN’T seeking fame. Any ideas?
-Out of the Wilderness
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