Have You Heard Enough?

I have attended many events that involve people taking an oath of office.  I have even had to take an oath to hold certain positions in my own life.  They all involve making a commitment to carry out the duties associated with the position you hold for the good of the people, organization, institution or government.  Government officials are asked specifically if they will support and defend the Constitution of the United States. When the question of an elected official is whether or not you will uphold the Constitution of the United States, the answer should not be “I don’t know.”  

If a low credit score says that a person is a high risk of not paying back a loan, then believe you are dealing with a person who has trouble keeping their promises.  When you look at the background check on this kind of person, there are some habits that begin to stand out.  Business practices that enrich themselves but put those who have helped them in difficult circumstances.  A history of selfishness.  A plethora of broken promises.  Chaotic structures and practices to disguise true motivation.

You don’t pay people back in full, but you expect others to do it.

You are not faithful to your own spouse, but expect others to be.

You want accountability from others, but have others held accountable for your actions.

You are not loyal to most in your circle, but you expect others to be loyal to you.

You are not honest, but expect others to be.

You are not moral, but expect others to be.

It has now taken on a very sad acceptance that these types of behaviors are the norm rather than the exception.  Those who operate this way attempt to use the tendencies and patterns of behavior of people to manipulate outcomes rather than effect positive changes. On many levels of the political spectrum, these tendencies are currently at work.

Tell a lie long enough and some will believe it is the truth.  The innocent gets fed to the predators in circumstances like this.  It only takes a few good people to take a stand for what is right. The people who raise their hands to represent the people have a responsibility to the people, not themselves. The Constitution of the United States says so, and you should know that.