America has a terrible political and electoral system. That said, it is still the best model available on the market of political systems today worldwide. American Politics operates like a Railroad system. The “track” that guides the political system rarely takes the “riders” (voters) exactly where they want to go. And, like a Railroad system, the election system operates on a schedule where every two and four years we hop on board and vote.

Usually, the vote consists of two competing candidates (a binary choice system) where they tell us that they will try to get us closer to the purple objective which promises better governance, more freedom, more peace, and ultimately more happiness (or something like that). In the graphic you will notice that the track does not connect to either set of objectives. Rather, it approaches an objective (but never actually arrives there).This is my attempt to create a visual graphic of the process of American elections and voting.

In the graphic you will notice that the track does not connect to either set of objectives. Rather, it approaches an objective (but never actually arrives there). This was my attempt to create a visual graphic of the process of American elections, voting and their implications and outcomes.

Like many others, I have spent some time trying to contribute to the discussion on American politics and governance on Facebook, Twitter, X and other social media platforms. It is and interesting place to collect thoughts and ideas. It is also a platform for engaging in meaningful dialogue about the future of our democracy. That said, I believe that many of the challenges we face stem from a lack of genuine engagement and understanding between citizens and their representatives.

Further, the digital space provides an easy methodology to vent political frustrations and anxieties. Often, these venting sessions can escalate into more significant issues if not addressed properly. Further, it is common that detractors rarely actually read the entire post as submitted. The most common malady is reacting to a "Question" by an assumption of the political affiliation and beliefs of the author.

In the end, I believe that the best way to contribute to the political discourse is to engage in meaningful dialogue with others, to listen to different perspectives, and to work towards finding common ground. Sometimes, that is not possible, and you just have to lay your cards on the table and hope for the best.

It is also important to stay informed about current events and to participate in the democratic process by voting and advocating for policies that align with our values and beliefs. Further, many of my best posts get lost in the noise of social media. To that end, I have decided to write instead to my website, and post the piece to social media. Partisans and detractors can still comment. But the post remains and the original posting remains available to be used whole or in parts as I comment elsewhere. Yes, I am quoting myself, but why "re-invent the wheel" for every debate andstand alone question?

Please find some of the commentary I have provided before on topics and questions that have arisen over the last year or so. My view point varies a bit depending on the topic:

What is Civilization Populism and its Implications on American Politics?

The 4 Pillars of Christian Faith