What America Needs

As I begin to write, I have many thoughts that come to mind when I think about the country I love. Loving one country is almost like loving your family, spouse, children and friends. The reason I say this is just like our family our country has flaws or things that each of us are not happy with, but because we love them or it we always hope and pray for the best. Like most Americans, I am not completely happy with the direction that our country is headed in. But as I think about this past statement, some questions comes to mind, Who's fault is it ? Is it the President fault, Congress, Senate , the media, big business or common americans fault? Whose the blame? And more importantly what can we do as american citizens to make it better? As I begin to think about the answers and solutions to our problems I begin to realize that even though we all would love to blame our politicians for our problems most of the blame comes from within. Its our fault as americans, because we except things to easily and we do not use our rightful power as american citizens to the fullest. I would say to all americans, that voting is not enough and complaining is easy! Get involved in your communities and tell your political leaders and business owners about your concerns. Stop complaining to your co-workers, friends and family, then do something about it. As easy as it seems to blame the President or our current leaders for the direction our country is headed, when in truth the country has been in this shape for over 15 years. As americans instead of complaining and blaming people for our country past and future problems, we should instead support them with their efforts when it comes to change. Now I am not advising anyone who does not agree with the politicians to hold their tongue. Anyone that doesn't agree with the President or our current leaders should express their thoughts. But when they do so they should offer, some sound proof or another plan that can lead our country into the right direction. What America needs is peoples views that are not influenced by the media or politicians. Real american views, not from political leaders or people that are out of touch with reality. My mother had a saying that still sticks to me today," Unless you walked in the shoes of the person your are talking about or representing there is no way you can understand how they feel". That is why it bothers me when I see politicians shake peoples hands at airports, army bases,high schools or colleges. When in reality they do not understand what poor and working class people go through. If they happen to be rich, how can they really understand how poor and working class people feel? How can a person understand the needs of a person that just lost their house,car or family member or job when they are wealthy enough to take care of thousands of people? That is why America needs a real voice that comes from real people. In my blog I will be writing about real Americans, that are struggling and want their voices heard. So tune in the next couple of months will open up a lot of eyes and reveal what's it really like to be an American .
Be blessed and God bless America,
Chuck

Americas Poor And Homeless

With an election year now over, there is on group of people that our politicians and some media outlets seem to have forgotten about. What group you may ask? Americas poor or homeless. This group makes up 65 percent of the United States population, while only 30 percent of Americans are actually in the middle class and 5 percent are rich. One would may ask, if these figures are accurate , then why aren't more people talking about and why aren't more Americans speaking up? While many media outlets focus on groups such as, the gay community, African Americans, Hispanics or other groups, they forget one very important fact. In each of these groups a very large percentage of homeless people or  poor resides within them. The question is, Why aren't more people speaking up or looking out for Americas poor or homeless? Through my research and from talks from the street I have began to realize the main reason for this is because the poor or homeless  has no real representation. As one poor and homeless person who happens to sleep under a bridge once told me, man no one cares about us and there are not many people who know that we exist. He went on to say, when the public looks at us all they see is failure or someone that's looking for an handout. He went on to say, man what happen to me can happen to any of you guys and I don't want a handout I just want a chance.
After I finished giving him some money for something to eat , I then left him with a bad feeling in my heart and soul. I said to myself, this is America and why is this happening? Why aren't more Americans outrage and why won't anybody do something about it? If I were rich, maybe I would be poor the next month. Why? Well because I would do everything in my power to help those who struggle, those who are in need or those that are poor or homeless.  After all it is our duty as American citizens to help our own fellow Americans. We help other people that are poor in other countries, so why won't we help our own? Even though I may not be poor, I do understand how it feels to have no support or money. Its a very lonely world when you are struggling or when you are trying to make ends meet. There are no family members, friends or even  politicians fighting for you in Washington or even in your state. They are just Americas poor and homeless , forgotten people, without representation or care from America or Americas elite.
W.A.N.

 

Americas Forgotten People

If you happen to be rich, CEO of a major company or even someone that owns their own business, I want you to know that you have people employed in your company that are part of a group that's called Americas forgotten people. I know to many of you, you may wonder how can I make such a bold statement? Well if you or your company is making millions and giving yourself all the profits, then you have forgotten about the very people that help you become rich or profitable. I see these people all the time and I also work at a company that treats their employees the same way. When I took business management in college, my Professor had a perfect analogy when it came to business. He would say class," business is just like a tree, without its roots there is no way that it can grow". He would also say when times are ruff its easy to trim the top, because eventually it will grow back. But if you do anything to the roots, remove any of them, in time your tree will either die or fade away. What this means in real world terms, your business is only good as the people you employ. If you forget about them, cut them back in anyway, then you will have unhappy,unproductive workers, especially if you just take profits and enrich yourself. Yes, the business may be yours and your ideal alone, but without your dedicated employees there would be no way your business would thrive. They are the roots of your company, America's forgotten people. These people complain everyday, about their pay checks, their benefits' being cut and the lack of acknowledgment from their superiors. In most American companies today the top brass or CEO's are the ones being rewarded for the company's success. If a business owner wants their business to last for years to come, they must adopt the same strategy as a farmer. Any good farmer knows that if he waters his crop and feeds it properly, it will produce enough fruit for years to come. The same can be said of a good business owner, if he treats his employees with respect, rewards them for their hard work and keeps them happy. Not only will his company thrive and make profits for years to come, it will earn the respect that so few get today. If you happen to be a owner or just starting your own business never forget the people that work with you or work for your company everyday. They are the roots of your company and without proper care your company will have unproductive, unhappy people working for you or they(Good and talented people) will leave for greener pastors. It makes good business sense to reward the people in the trenches, the people that helped your business become a success.
Have a great day,
Charles