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The Next Generation

I got to thinking pretty deeply about the political environment in the United States recently, and one thing lifted my spirits a bit.  It seems that the current generation of politicians thinks solely of themselves, outside of some of the up-and-comers who have come onto the scene who truly look out for their constituents.

What I have seen in recent, years, however, is a trend of high school age students and college age students becoming very politically aware and active and showing a true passion for changing the political landscape in the future.  They care about the issues, realize that climate change is a real thing that we need to do something about, and care about ousting the politicians who are in it for themselves and who vote for no interests other than special interest groups and corporations who own their votes. 

I have been following a 16 year old politically active person on Twitter now for a year, and she has come forward with greater political knowledge and insights than most of the politicians in office today.  It gives me great joy to know that the landscape may possibly change, and that is one thing I can thank Donald Trump for....yes, thank Donald Trump for; you heard me right. 

Because of Trump and his bigotry, misogyny, pathological lying, xenophobia, sociopathic behavior, egotism, and racism; he has inspired a generation of young adults to become involved and plan for the future.  Their future doesn't include someone with absolute power who feels he is above the law.  It includes people working together toward common goals that are in the best interests of all Americans and the current and future stability of America both financially and the World's perception of us as a nation. 

I find it difficult to trudge forward and not be miserable with the constantly changing 24 hour news cycles in this country, but thinking of the future, and the generations to come, has given me a bit of hope for where this country will be in the decades to come. 

There are movements.  Join Them.  There are opportunities to vote.  Use Them.  These senators, representatives and the president are our employees.  We need to stand up and demand more from them.  WE are their constituents, not large corporations and special interest groups.

Lift your heads high, get involved, and change this country. 

DUNK

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