US Must Stop Using Fighting as a Solution in Foreign Policy

A recent trend towards rough and tough militant foreign policy in this nation is worrying.  Instead of fighting to solve its problems, which takes a huge chunk out of our budget, not to mention  many human lives, we should instead pursue active diplomacy with other nations and groups.  Fighting a number of foreign wars only makes us overextended and weaker.  In forging a new time of foreign policy, which is collaborative rather than destructive, other nations might be more receptive to the influence that the United States wields.  By fighting many wars and having an aggressive presence in places like the Middle East, people will often reject the influence as counterproductive and combative.  To turn over a new leaf, the United States must change its outlook and policy on the world.

Leaders Need To Lead

Partisanship is gripping our nation and tearing it apart.  While the American people are sidelined, debate rages over in Washington with the elites and little is getting done.

We need strong leadership in this nation and collaboration instead of divisiveness in our leaders. Are they not supposed to lead?  Many politicians are merely concerned with protecting their own backs and getting reelected.  We need lawmakers willing to take a hit, take a risk to stand up and do something right for the American people.

Politicians Must Stand Up For What They Believe In

With two parties dominating congress and controlling votes, some brave congressmen must step up and break away from this system.  The American people don't always want what either of the two parties want, and many of us are tired of the bickering and inaction in our legislature.  People want to be able to live their lives with relative economic security and freedom.  The actions, or lack of actions, on the part of our congressional "leaders" is staggering.  In order to stop the politicking of every single bill, individual congressmen must take the lead and make a stand for their district and the people of this nation.  They should not always vote what their party leaders say they should vote.  They should be beholden to no one except for the people, not their political leaders.

Being A Citizen

We must be open to new ideas and listen to what anybody has to say.  We must work together in order to succeed.   It is from the people that the government gets its power.  We must distinguish ourselves as civilized citizens in order to create a vibrant democracy.