Realizing that politics are like beauty...in the eyes of their beholder. First, do lots of introspection to decide to which party you should pledge allegiance. If you are above average intelligence and not running for office, you should have quickly realized that is a trick question. You should pledge allegiance to the flag of America, not to any single party. To be true to yourself, you should figure out what you believe in and follow that trail. However, if you are weak and without substance, fall in line with the radio host of your choice...the one that shouts the loudest,looks strong and lies when he has to make the most people get riled up to whatever his 'cause du jour' may be, Don't question truth. If it is said on television it must be true, right?
As a voter, you can decide which issues are most important to you. If you don't like to march alone, pick the candidate who promises the most things that appeal to you and never question what it will take for that person to deliver them. 'Campaign promises' is a meaningless phrase made up to belittle someone who might offer you, a stranger, the Brooklyn Bridge, cheap, out of the goodness of his heart just because he likes you on sight. You can't knock that sort of kindness. Because he makes good eye contact and has a pleasant voice and a kind face, you immediately know you can trust him.
When you hear today's Republicans say they are the party of Abraham Lincoln and Teddy Roosevelt, do not hurt their feelings and remind them that both those great presidents have died and the party's objectives are now to provide a better place for all, providing they all become Fundamental Christians, re-elect the candidate saying this, and remain silent as the country crumbles around them.
If you feel inclined to vote as a Democrat, be prepared to be defined as a liberal, even if you are not. You may have to put up with party leaders who will follow the Constitution even when you don't want them to do so, rather than deviate from it when it allows them to call their own misinformed shots, according to the other party. Be prepared to hear why decisions are being made and thus take on the worries of the Administration as if they were your own. Transparency is a ploy to keep you involved and caring about what is going on in Washington, to mislead you into thinking you can influence your own future.
Once you have picked your side, remember that in this game you can change partners any time you want to dance to a different tune. That is why they are called political parties. You can join the sore losers or the party elected by the majority of the population who are looking for change. In the spirit of 'fifty million Frenchmen can't be wrong', keep your eye on the changes for which they are hoping. The current President has already been in office 100 days and not yet met all his campaign promises, so beware. Any gains in those 100 days might just have been beginner's luck and those betting on his now being a loser, might yet win, even if it means the collapse of the country. After all, winning is the goal, isn't it...even if winning means the country loses? After all, top political minds like Rush Limbaugh are counting on it.
Lastly, in order to avoid becoming hopelessly confused, listen to only one party. That way you can assure yourself the truth at all times. After all, since all parties think differently, pick one and just go with it...it will all average out in the end (which might be nearer than you imagine, depending on which one you pick).
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