Americans Take Back America (commentary written for CNB 10/29/2010)

by Nickie Summers

The debate continues on whether national, state, and local politicians advocate a progressive agenda. However, one thing is true, for most American’s the term progressive in the political sense is a relatively new term. The presidential campaign of 2008 put a face on the progressive movement on both sides of the political isle. It became clear that overtime America was taken hostage by corrupt radicals seeking control and power. When did this happen, how did this happen? The answer is complicated, yet basic. The American people took their eye off the political ball and trusting Americans were lead astray by politicians.

Over the last two years, Americans reclaimed their leading roll in the political process; reconnecting and educating themselves on the founding of this great country and the Constitution. In recent months, we’ve seen again and again how everyday Americans know more about the political process than career politicians. Say what you will about the troubles we face in America today, one thing is certain, people from coast to coast are engaged involved and taking back the political reins. America is going through a ‘rebirth’ to quote President Lincoln in 1863 when the United States and the Constitution were tested, but prevailed. America is loved by her citizens and she will be restored and protected; for that there is excitement in the air that is undeniable.

As a child, my parents helped guide me out of problems. They also knew I had to experience failure in order to succeed in the future. History has an uncanny way of guiding and educating nations; showing politicians the path to failure and the path to success. Politicians choose to ignore the truth of history and repeat failing practices over and over. Some people call it ignorance to apply the same failed policies and expect different results. I tend to believe its purposeful; create a crisis to transform. Both beliefs are dangerous and lead to an abyss of destruction.

The midterm elections on November 2, 2010, will prove to be the first step towards stopping the pattern of destruction; apply a tourniquet to massive spending and self-serving decisions made by corrupt career politicians. Put the country back into the hands of the people to restore her for our children and grandchildren.

These are historic times in America. People are exercising their right as United States citizens; expressing themselves peacefully and boldly to set forth our country’s future on the path laid by our Founding Fathers. In the months ahead, I look forward to new political faces, fresh ideas, and a resurgence of conservative values in the framework of policy. More importantly, I look forward to politicians working hard to regain my trust by their lawful governing to the will of the people according to the United States Constitution.

Nickie Summers is the creator of Stand Up Be Read™, author of the Children’s Book The 4th of July A Celebration of Independence, and regular contributor on Conservative Network Broadcasting.