So, we have countless reasons to be upset with our current administration, it has caused many problems, some small, some large. But for my first post I would like to propose a counter-argument.

Yes, there are problems to be solved and adjustments to be made; however, let’s take a moment to thank our founding fathers we have the right to switch leaders and agendas. I notice that most fellow students at my school do not take the time to actually think about why we pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, or even say it for that matter. This is because we can’t know what we don’t have, so we might never fully appreciate our freedoms. I agree we are in an irrational war. I agree we cannot afford Social Security if it continues the way it has been. However, we have checks and balances; and as slanted as it may seem at times, we have representation of the People. For this reason, we will never (or at least any time soon) see a dictatorship or equivalent abuse of power in the upper echelon of the Executive Branch.

Right now, the Russians don’t have it as easy. Putin is doing everything within his power to create a dictatorship for himself; slanting presidential polls and all kinds of media. Due to their history, Russia does not have as strong check-and-balance systems in place to limit what a man like Putin can do.

So just take a moment now to think what would happen if by some chance we had a dictator ruling the U.S.- this website would have been closed down and the owners questioned. Next time you hear the pledge, say it. When you hear the anthem, take your hat off. And when you criticize current foreign or domestic policy, make sure you differentiate it from the principles of the United States of America; as the ideals of the nation are not always in accordance with the ideals of the administration.

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