All About Self?

So, answer me this...when did the political theory that is based on individuals acting on "self-interest" become an excuse for people to be "selfish". If you ask me what is wrong with a lot of today's society, a simple answer will be that people have confused these terms. People, especially those in power, have changed to very selfish motives recently. We as citizens need to make sure we are being "self-interested" as players in our political system. The self-interested individual cares about the future of himself, and his country. 

APATHY

Probably the most dangerous word in all of politics...Apathy. It is a direct input of power for people who are power hungry. This is probably more of a rant than a discussion, but sometimes, things are worth being a little riled about. Apathy, or simply the act of not caring is extremely threatening to democracy. I see it first hand everyday, I know an apathetic who thinks that his world, and the things he loves about it will just continue, because he wants them to. Some politicians, and political activists rant about people who vote ignorantly. I think this is wrong. Voting, should be my, or anyone's right, even if they just like coloring the bubbles on the ballot. I respect those who chose not to vote because of their fear they do not know enough about the candidates, but I beg of you, vote for who you do know, leave the rest blank, at least....try. Because to just not care, those are the one's who are ignorant, and selfish. Apathy is the enemy of a democracy, and a tool of those who want more power.
Real Talk: Don't Be Apathetic!

Think before you criticize

Before anyone complains about government inefficiency, they should try to fix the screwed up NC budget themselves, in a more simplified version of course.
Balance The Budget

Inequality

The most concerning fact in our country today to me is the stratification of our society. We are presented with this idea at birth, we indoctrinate it all our lives, only to teach it to our own kids, that "you can be anything you want". If this is so important to us, the why isn't it true? Such a distinct component of our person, most of us rarely achieve. Now, I am not saying people aren't happy, I am just saying that the can't really be what the "want" to be, they just become happy with what they are. People adapt, so they don't really notice the change that much. Truth is, class in society is something we perceive to be relatively unimportant in this nation of dreams. However, statistics show that the best chance an American has a being "wealthy", is being born into a wealthy family. Upward mobility among class is not very common among Americans. I think this is a real problem. 
Real Talk: the top 1% of Americans (in terms of wealth), have more than the bottom 80% combined. (Source)

the begining

It is no secret that we are a bit confused right now, not just politically, economically, but individually as well. Usually, in this great country of ours, we don't have to think much about the abstract future of things. Usually, when we reach a "crossroads" as a society, we don't really realize it as much. I am willing to bet that most people would say, we don't live in "usually". I suppose if you are reading this, you may want a reason as to why I am writing. Well, it may sound odd, but I figured it is the best way to figure out exactly what I believe about things around me. Sometimes, I find myself changing my stance on common political issues, or simply the way I view the world around me. So, I am going to start writing...everything I think is important about the world, our lives, and where we're going. That way I will always be able to trace back my thought process, and hopefully really find out who I am, and what I think.