By: Sujeiry

Sujeiry — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 21:11:04 +0000

It is up to us! As for what’s stopping us, I agree with the above comment and how things are just not that black and white. We must realize that in politics there are many levels and chains to break through. And, of course, continue to fight and stand up for what’s important to us as Latinos.

By: Patria Julnes

Patria Julnes — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 18:46:57 +0000

I enjoy your articles, Wise Latina, and agree with much of what you say. My comment is just to point out one thing and commend you on another. I think it is important to remind your readers from time to time that the system of checks and balances that forms the basis of the institution of government in the United States, does not allow presidents to automatically “deliver” on their promises. There is a lot of bargaining, negotiation, and prioritizing that must go on before anything can get done. This is further complicated by our predilection for divided government, which, rightly so, attempts to deliver us from a monopoly of power and attempts to uphold the Founding Fathers’ desire to avoid factions. Unfortunately, as of late the system has not worked as intended. As we know, the days of coming together to the table to discuss issues in a civilized, rational, and humane manner are long gone. What we have now are ideologues who under the guise of a “public mandate” have forgotten that they are in office to pursue the goals stated by the Founding Fathers in the preamble to the Constitution,… in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity.”
I also submit to you that Obama has not been able to “deliver” because of the strategy used by a large number of members of Congress. The only purpose of this strategy is to make Obama a “one- term president” no matter the cost to our nation and our people (meaning all of us in the USA—Blacks, Whites, Hispanic, Asian, and others). I’m sure that if there is a heaven or hell, our Founding Fathers are watching with dismay.
Therefore, we the people, Hispanics and non-Hispanics, need to critically review what’s going on in our nation, our government, our cities, our neighborhoods and not let well-funded super PACS tell us what to think. Obama is only one person. And, as you said here, it is really up to us all to make a difference. For Hispanics, numbers alone won’t mean anything if we continue to stay behind and not show up to the polls. And, of course, it also doesn’t mean anything, if we don’t acquire the right to vote by becoming citizens.
So yes, Wise Latina; you are right. In the end it is up to us. Keep up the good work!

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By: Sujeiry

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