The 2012 Election and Beyond: Why the Selfish Coalition of the Superrich, the Fundamentalists, and the Closed-Minded Should Be Defeated
By Gieseril
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The United States stands at a pivotal intersection, and the election of 2012 will determine whether it chooses the right or wrong path to travel down.
Voters must decide whether to support a selfish philosophy or one that seeks to help the less fortunate. The superrich, fundamentalists, and closed-minded are battling those who rely on science, history, and compassion.
This extended essay explores major issues that are at stake in the 2012 election.
The superrich and their closed-minded colluders want public to forget about what happened before 2008, when the United States slipped into recession. They want to run amok again, and if society allows them to do so, the consequences will be worse than ever.
With the stakes so high, its imperative that everyone takes time to understand the issues involved in The 2012 Election and Beyond, and vote accordingly. If that doesnt happen, then dark days lie ahead.
Gieseril
Gieseril is an individual deeply concerned about the welfare of all human beings.
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The 2012 Election
and
Beyond
Why the Selfish Coalition of the Superrich, the Fundamentalists, and the Closed-Minded Should Be Defeated
Gieseril
iUniverse, Inc.
Bloomington
The 2012 Election and Beyond
Why the Selfish Coalition of the Superrich, the Fundamentalists, and the Closed-Minded Should Be Defeated
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ISBN: 978-1-4759-3637-7 (sc)
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iUniverse rev. date: 07/10/2012
Contents
Introduction More Than Just the Economy
Chapter I Selfishness versus Unselfishness
Chapter II The Economy
Chapter III The High Unemployment Rate and the Millions of Americans Who Cannot Find Gainful Employment
Chapter IV Tax
Chapter V No Need for Government?
Chapter VI Government’s Role in Finding Solutions for the Mental and Physical Illnesses That Afflict Us
Chapter VII A Coalition That Rejects Science and Gives Prominence to Fundamentalism and Greed at Any Cost
Chapter VIII A Threat to the Health Care Reform Law, Medicare, and Medicaid
Chapter IX The Evolving Understanding about the Human Being—If Only Things Were So Simple
Chapter X DNA
Chapter XI Prejudice, Persecution, and Sexual Orientation
Chapter XII Poor—a Dirty Word in This Election
Chapter XIII Health Insurance for All—a Cause Worth Fighting for
Chapter XIV The Myth That All Children Are Born with Equal Capacities
Chapter XV Our Common Humanity, Our Common DNA, and Our Common Destiny
Chapter XVI Attacking a Woman’s Right to Live a Reasonable Life
Chapter XVII The Problem with the Philosophy of the Superrich
Epigram
There are things to be said
And said again—
Even if we have heard
Them before.
And so,
With apologies:
To all those who care,
For all of us.
Gieseril
I completed writing this book in May of 2012. In the coming months before the 2012 elections, unforeseen events could make some of my statements and emphasis on certain issues more or less important or relevant than others. However, I believe, the core issues discussed in this book and opinions expressed will remain highly relevant for a long time to come – way beyond the 2012 elections
Introduction
More Than Just the Economy
It has been said repeatedly in the recent past that the 2012 US election is all about the economy. Though it is arguably correct that the economy is the main issue in the coming election, an equally important (or more important) issue also needs to be addressed. Are we totally selfish and unconcerned about those who have less or are different from us in terms of beliefs, or are we less selfish and more concerned about the plight of those who have less or maintain different belief systems or life philosophies?
There are two sides arrayed against each other in this election. On one side is the coalition of selfishness made up of and spearheaded by the wealth and money of the superrich (which provides the impetus for selfishness). That side consists of fundamentalists and closed-minded individuals. On the other side, there are those who are less selfish, more open-minded, and more inclined to have concern for others—especially those who have less.
This book is about why people should vote against the selfish coalition of the superrich, the fundamentalists, and the closed-minded people to avoid catastrophe for the ordinary folks—the poor and open-minded people of our country.
In 2008, a majority of the people voted to elect Barack Obama as president and to maintain a Democrat majority in Congress and the Senate. When this election took place, our country was in the worst predicament (economically) that it had been in since the Great Depression. Eight years of rule by the coalition of selfishness had left the country in ruins. There was a devastating recession; unemployment was high and skyrocketing. We were mired in two wars that were, at the very least, started for vague and controversial reasons.
During the past three years, the country has struggled through difficult times as a result of what was inherited from the previous administration. Some good things have happened during these years. Perhaps the greatest accomplishment of the present administration is the enactment of the law to provide health insurance for almost all people in the country (which is to be implemented, step-by-step, in the coming years unless the Supreme Court makes it difficult). The coalition of selfishness, including their presidential candidates, has promised to repeal this law if they come into power, leaving millions of Americans without any chance to obtain affordable health insurance.
Another accomplishment of the present administration has been the winding down of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. These wars have been causing unnecessary death and injury to our young people. Plus, war drains the country of money that could be used for the needs of its citizens—especially those who have been badly hurt by the recession (caused by the policies of the previous administration).
Now the coalition of selfishness and their candidates want us to forget all that happened before 2008, including the recession. The recession