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The Road we Travel (poem)

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The Road We Travel One can never see the end of their road But perhaps that makes the travel more interesting For if we knew every turn, bump and detour ahead Our ambition would be half-hearted as we approached It is the unseen which drives ambition The unexpected which fuels desire Lessons from the past are always there to guide us They are our roadmaps to a sound destination So go whatever speed feels right for you And heed whatever warning signs may lie ahead But remember, no matter how far the journey Or how fast it’s taken No one ever fully made it on their own  

Why I'm Voting for Bernie Sanders

Today more than ever we see government compromises that benefit the elite class and worsen the condition of the rest. We see absurd tax cuts and loopholes, constantly exploited by wealthy businesses, which, if they paid their fair share, could help improve society. This rarely gets the attention it deserves, but the effects are becoming increasingly noticeable. Decaying infrastructure, an educational system scrounging for funds, an unstab le environment, and decreased funding for needed governmental assistance programs (Not Entitlements). Few politicians even mention these issues, much less, work to improve them. If nothing else, Bernie Sanders has done this. In Vermont, the state he has represented for 25 years, he's correctly identified these problems and has at least attempted to work towards resolutions. In 2010 he gave an 8 1/2 hour filibuster on corporate greed and its effects on society as a whole (The Speech, by Nation Books). It's worth a read. These problems