I voted last Monday which means I lied to myself and
my confidants a few years ago. I was determined not honor my right to vote.
Several reasons brought me to that decision. The principal reason was my
frustration with the federal government political process. To me -and I unequivocally believe that I am not
alone- it appears more gets done on the local level.
Federal elections are convoluted with the Electoral
College which in fact negates the Vote of the People. The congress rarely works
to be on one accord which intensifies partisanship, and promotes discord among the
voting citizenry. The legal and illegal
inhabitants of the USA have to endure disappointing debates and Machiavellian sound
bites that truly do not answer questions or address concerns.
Sadly, we have to revisit school yard disagreements from
the zealous political talking heads e.g. Sean Hannity, Chris Matthews, Ann
Coulter, Rachel Maddow. Then we with American enthusiasm - merely because it is
a Constitutional Right - cast a ballot that ultimately does not do much for our
present situations. We have to extend a hell of a lot of our faith to have a diminutive of confidence in
our system of government which for all intents and purposes describe where many
of us are today…in the chasm of
The past four years have been a challenge to have
Hope and Change. For me, it has been
gut-wrenching after every No Response from a potential employer! I have been unemployed for
close to two years; and all that comes with that has been front and center e.g.
ego deflation, bad credit rating increase, seen as a failure, questioning of my
drive, unrelenting depression, personal down-sizing, going without what I have
become accustomed, and financially harsh.
But, as I also pledged to do four years ago after I voted:
Be a Critic of President Obama’s Presidency
I have been bolstered
by his presidency. There has been a significant personal rejuvenation of political
spirit that I hope to ‘transfer’ as I go about my- at times- empty days up
until November 6, 2012.
Simply put, President Obama cares about the United
States of America. Not that his political comrades and foes do not. He has with
every decision been extremely thoughtful and cognizant of the effects of his
decisions particularly when it comes to the condition of the non-wealthy and
unemployed.
So, my vote was cast to reflect my present plight:
One of millions presently poverty stricken and
long term unemployed
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This vote was one of conscience and reality…not my
similarity to the president: Black. How can I in good judgment and faith, not vote or
support President Barack Hussein Obama? Without his efforts, I would not have
received my fourth and final tier of unemployment insurance…a benefit I have
earned after working since I was 13 years old.
Best believe that I have NOT used unemployment
insurance as a crutch or an indication of laziness. Unemployment insurance has
been needed by me and the other 12 plus million Jobless.
I am without a doubt the face of Unemployment and
the Unemployed with a decent Resume,
After 636 resume/application submissions for a job
and only four in-person post screening
interviews, no one will ever convince me that I have not done enough to regain
skill set employment. And, no one will ever convince me that Governor Romney
identifies with me. He just doesn’t!
He has never been an appreciative Humbled Trash Man…I am,
Barack Obama got my vote because he empathizes and recognizes
my Plight, not because I qualify for food stamps, need help with my college
loans, meet the criteria for a government assistance cell phone, meet the
requirements for lower cost medical insurance, and eligible for rent
assistance…which by the way I have yet to acquire!
The Black Rebel
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