Why I started this blog

hy·poc·ri·sy -- noun. a pretense of having a virtuous character, moral or religious beliefs or principles, etc., that one does not really possess


Most of my life I've stayed away from discussing politics. I had friends on both sides and they generally had compelling reasons for supporting their chosen party. So it was difficult to say that one particular ideology was the only correct one. I have never voted solely on party lines. There seemed to be so many gray areas regarding politics because political decisions and changes in one area of our lives always impact other areas of our lives -- legal, economical, etc. Like most people, I tried to do the best I could while taking care of daily life. And the fact that elections go on for so long was and is still generally exhausting.

This election, things are different for me. I'm finding myself quite driven to speak out for these reasons:

• I believe the current administration is full of lies and hypocrisy.
• I believe the current administration is making policy in order to benefit a small group of people, in particular the oil industry, and is willing to irrevocably harm the environment in order to do so.
  
• I believe that if the republicans remain in power into the next administration we will continue down this same path.
  
• I believe there is clear evidence of all of this.

So, I will be posting my thoughts, excerpts, links to additional information, and items that others send me. Please check back often, spread the word, and vote. The polls appear to have changed in recent weeks, indicating that many people may not be altogether decided. It's important to reach these people. I also invite my staunch republican friends, family, and community members to consider taking a look at the current administration's acts and the likely paths of the candidates with a fresh eye.

Thank you.