I find myself being tongue tied, hands all sweaty and shaky, mouth dry as sandpaper. It feels like I'm John Adams during his first journey to England as official ambassador of the newly formed United States of America, who, standing in the Royal Presence of King George III, found himself (no doubt) thinking "Yeah...about that, your Majesty...". Nevertheless, one must muster up the courage in all facets of life to stand up, look someone in the eye, extend a hand and speak a firm greeting without making a fool of oneself.
I hope this introductory post will serve this purpose.
I do not know, for sure, why you are here. I know I am here because I always just leap with joy at the prospect of typing informationally sound posts for an audience who may or may not exist. I know I am also here for another reason: A love-hate relationship with the actions of many within the Beltway. For those who are unaware, the Beltway, and the matters that take place within it, is defined as:
"an American idiom used to characterize matters that are, or seem to be, important primarily to officials of the U.S. federal government, to its contractors and lobbyists, and to the corporate media which cover them—as opposed to the interests and priorities of the general U.S. population".
I do not have any shame in admitting that I lifted this definition from the always reliable WIkipedia, but that I also chose this specific definition for that last clause which I emboldened. It is with this clause I wholeheartedly disagree. In fact, I believe that such a position and opinion is this reason for the formation of, what I lovingly term, the United States of Apathy (see...USA...ah, well I thought it clever). Indeed, it seems that the actions of all the duly elected heroes who make the arduous trip into the foray of politics are so, indeed, out of sync with the American population at large.
However, I believe that no action within that great, big, loop of a highway are opposed to the interests of the American people. Could they be opposed to the priorities of the people? Of course, and that will depend on your own political leanings. But, to say that the actions taken by our faithfully chosen few are out of the interested scope of the American people is a misguided notion. Indeed, all actions taken on the Hill should always be on the minds of the people; never should the Apathy replace America.
To that end, I come here, typing my heart out in order to bring to those of you who do not lurk the political blogs and happenings of The D.C all the information you need to know to continue to be informed about what is currently on the table.
As the title of this post suggests, I agree to a level of disclosure. I pride myself on being an aspiring political scientist and, like all scientists, am obliged to exercise a level of neutrality on the issues. However, my profession is not like that of a doctor in which facts are facts and chemicals react this way and in that all of the time. This science, unlike the natural sciences, deals with the human condition, they study of government, a man made entity, and thus subject to the scrutiny and commentary of others. And, most importantly, this science is constantly changing and evolving making it even more exciting, challenging and, (in my opinion) beautiful. (If you just read this last paragraph and have any doubt about the passion with which I approach these issues...well...I cannot help you...).
To that end, I aim, here, to give a run down about what I personally believe and to make a commitment to you, faithful reader, that I will strive to separate my opinions from the crucial information about the issues with which you come here to read and research. So, a few points.
1.) I am a Texan. I love boots, hot nights, dirty jeans, trucks, dirt roads, pecan pie, southern women, the Alamo, bluebonnets, hound dogs, football, and Lone Star beer.
2.) I am a Constitutionalist. I will always, when in doubt, refer to our founding document. Our Founding Fathers were smarter and more equipped with information about these issues than I could ever hope to be. To think we could discard their experience and voice scares me to death.
3.) Finally, if I offer an opinion piece, I will be sure to notify you of such. I, as always, welcome comments on such pieces and any discourse we could have together as if we were together discussing these issues...maybe over a cup of coffee...(my gosh its like its the title of the blog!...gee, ain't I clever).
In closing, I hope to keep a few readers for how ever long I do this...I hope to garner a following, but if anything, I am doing this for the comfort of knowing that I am doing what I can to offer an unbiased source of issues and articles that could be of use to those of the citizenry who wish to be informed.
I end as I began, with the quote of King George III as Ambassador Adams was leaving that first meeting between the two countries since the end of our Revolution, a quote which has become my favorite of such "profound" pieces of knowledge and wisdom. He offers a warning, advice, prophecy, and an ideology all in 19 easy words that those in side the Beltway should all strive to remember when conducting their various tasks and duties:
"I do hope, Mister Adams, that the American states do not suffer unjustly for their want of a monarchy".
As do I, George, as do I.
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