They're fighting.  And as much as high minds might prefer to dismiss their absurd and rediculous tactics - they appear to be slowly but surely gaining ground.  Shake our heads, we do.  Roll our eyes and let out deep sighs.  Deep and loud enough to be almost as absurd as their shouts, but only almost.  For our expressions of disapproving exasperation cannot begin to match their insolence.  So why do we think they will?  After all, we don't mean harm.  We don't mean to call to arms a group that are at best ill-informed ... at worst, dangerously destructive to our country and our Constitution.  To our way of life and to our President.  We understand that differences of opinion are vital and necessary to preserve our freedoms, we want nothing more than to hear all voices.  

Who are we?  We are the people of the United States of America who still believe in truth and justice for all.  We are Republican and Democratic, Independant, Libertarian, Green and unaffiliated.  We are all races and creeds, all denominations and those who proudly claim none.  We are male and female, rich and poor, sick and healthy, surrounded by those who think as we do or are alone in our opinions.  We are married and single - some waiting for the day that the law will catch up with reality.

Who are they?  No different than "we".  And that is what we need to remember.

So what do we do?  There is much at stake, much to belabor and for which to fight.  It appears to be two sides that must come to blows until the last one is standing.  Unfortunately, alone and completely out of breath and ideas regarding how to proceed in a logical manner.  Ideas that will last longer than it took to come up with them.  Ideas that just might be best for -dare it be said?- everyone.  Aren't we the ones who claim to be so inclusive?  Ahh.  I guess it all depends on whether "they" agree with us.

So again - what do we do?

Sometimes I imagine President Obama wishes he was born in Kenya.

Where are you tonight?  I'm weaving throughout your dreams, mystified by the depth of the confusion.  You would explain it if you could - I know you would.  But you're fast asleep and your eye is twitching.  Not both, just one.  Odd. 

Where are you going tonight?  Your legs are in motion, yet your body is moving on a different plane like the very idea of following yourself is impossible.  You would explain it if you could - if you knew.  But you're fast asleep and your tongue is slightly hanging out.  To the right.  Interesting.

Where have you been tonight?  I'm floating and shape-shifting, trying to catch up with the you who flies.  You would explain it if you could - you're too free.  But you're fast asleep and your sighs are audible.  Snoring, maybe.  Interpretation.

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