What I Want to See in a Politician.

I have grown weary of the status quo in the American political arena. I am tired of hearing politicians make promises that they have no intention of keeping. I am tired of seeing elected officials on both sides of the aisle cave under the pressure of their own, and the opposing, party. I am tired of seeing politicians be more concerned with re-election than what is best for our country. I am tired of watching my beloved nation as she is lead down the path of collapse, moral depravity and squander.

What I long to see in a politician...nay, a statesmen is this:

1. A man or a woman of integrity. One who will not bow to the waves of party politics, special interest groups and "Super PACs." This person would stand on their convictions regardless of what the polls and media outlets say.

2. A person who does not care about re-election. What if someone was running for office and their campaign slogan was "I don't care if you vote for me again." That is someone I might vote for time and time again. Less time could be spent in on the campaign trail and more time could be devoted to actually leading the country.

3. Someone who doesn't make empty promises. Instead of having a diplomatic answer for every possible question what if someone said, "I don't know about the impact of overfishing on the spotted snowy egret but here is what I believe and these are the principles that are going to guide my decision making process." The only thing necessary to gain my vote is that you be a committed patriot and want to see our nation be great once again. I don't need to think that you're going to pave the roads in my county.

4. Someone who loves and respects the Constitution. This is the primary responsibility of the elected officials in our nation, to uphold the Constitution. Stop trying to use it like a rubber band to fit around your own agenda, and allow it to defend the liberty of the citizens. Furthermore, do not ignore this document which has ensured freedom and liberty for all for over two-hundred years. This person should be committed to protecting the people from the government, not seeing how much bigger they can make the government.

5. Someone who will fight for the United States in the world. If we have done wrong, then make it right but if we have done right let us not try to make it wrong. We live in the greatest nation this world has known and there need be no apologies for it. Our only goal in foreign policy should be to spread freedom and liberty. That does not mean we spread America but that we do our best to support freedom loving people the world over. Freedom for all is what we are after, not economic benefits.

In the end, I do believe that these kind of stellar individuals do exist. We have seen few rise to political power but there is still hope. This is the kind of statesman I long to see and should one arise I will not hesitate to cast my vote on their behalf.

Semper Libertas,
RV