"My Fellow Americans..."

[kentuck]

In these dire times, our country needs a leader that can appeal to Americans as a whole. It is easy to appeal to angry partisans but who can speak for the country? We cannot continue in the manner in which we are now divided.

The Country is more important than Party. Democracy is more important than a political victory. We need to come together. Some people may say, "Why speak of the impossible"?

Because we must. It doesn't matter if you are a socialist or progressive or liberal or conservative, or Democrat or Republican, we need to come to an understanding. We need to join in promoting ideas that are best for our country, regardless of affiliation.

We do not need to be unanimous in our support, but we do need a majority that will re-affirm that democracy is worth saving. If there is a vote between our democracy or loyalty to Party demands, then we must stand together for democracy. It is far from perfect but we must work to make it better. The alternative is almost incomprehensible.

The political Parties should attempt to form a coalition from members of Congress that will vow to protect our Constitution and the idea of democracy and a better America. They do not have to vow to be a member of one Party or the Other. They would speak as an American coalition to save our Constitution.

Could they ever get such a vote for such an idea thru the Congress? In my opinion, it would be tremendously helpful.

[taxi]

1. Could they ever get such a vote for such an idea thru the Congress?

The short answer depends on which party is in the majority.

[MiHale]

2. Good idea...

Thinking it might be difficult finding a charismatic person to appeal to the majority. That being put aside, I do believe that the majority of people that are aware of the threat to democracy want to protect it.

Finding the context of the discussion may be the more difficult part. Words and phrases will have to be meticulously chosen so many have been politicized. Location should be considered also, a neutral setting may be best. Citizens should be included in the establishment and seated in the coalition be they from the private sector or the corporate sector.

The right leadership probably could make this happen.

[njhoneybadger]

3. That's just straight up insanity.

[OneGrassRoot]

4. One of the huge problems we're facing...

that I only came to appreciate in the last few years, is how many people truly do NOT WANT DEMOCRACY. Those who favor authoritarianism, when it really comes down to the world they want, are a greater number than many want to admit. And it's not only right-wingers though I believe that's certainly the majority of those who don't want democracy. They admit they don't want a democracy and, even if they don't consciously realize it and wouldn't label it as such, they DO want authoritarianism.

[marie999]

5. I think that people who have good lives financially don't care what kind of government they have.

Many would be like the German's under Hitler. I'm a good German and I will be left alone.

[Philosophizing Fool]

6. An idea worthy of pursuit

Rather than hope for one leader, each of us are capable of healing some of the wounds inflicted upon our country and world. Focusing on differences will rarely allow forward progress and will often further widen the wound. Look towards what unites us and we may find that while our ideas may differ, our basic wants and needs are rooted in common ground. Assuming the worst of others has caused more chaos than any madman with power.