What do we have in common?

[HelpinUtah]

I went to Glenn Beck's "Common Sense" tour last night at a movie theater here (it was live from Missouri).  One thing that really stood out to me was Glenn saying (paraphrasing) "can't we just find the things we have in common and run with that?"  We keep giving ourselves labels of Republican, Democrat, Conservative, Liberal and the list goes on.  But, those of us who are Americans - aren't we Americans first!?  I would say that we have more in common than we have different when it comes to the basics of freedom and the love of our country.  I can understand saying that someone has a conservative view or liberal view on things - but should that tear us apart?  I don't believe in abortion - but does that mean I can't agree with someone who does believe in abortion on other issues!?  I personally believe we have more in common than we have different.  That was Glenn's major message last night!  He also explained the history of America in such a fabulous and inspiring way - I left there feeling energized and excited to be an American - it brought tears to my eyes!   He said that if we all found the common ground we would be able to accomplish so much more than the fighting over what party is correct and better!  Because quite frankly, both parties have lost their way as far as what's best for us "the People!"  Let's get back to the basics and become accountable for our own actions and stop blaming everyone else.  I think "We The People" are just as much at fault for the problems in this country - it's never just one person (i.e., the President!).  Have we truly become a nation of people who think they are entitled to have the best of everything?  Common sense!  Just something to think about!

I'll close this post with the following:

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. "  

Our forefathers really had a wonderful vision for this great nation and I believe these words still mean something today!  

[margypops]

He had a lot to say about the President of Iran who said  he wanted to see Israel blown off the face of the earth.... now that IS hatred .why would  anyone want  to shake his hand,?anyone who agrees that Iran should have Nuclear capabilities knowing he said that, , now yes thats pure hatred..

[margypops]

The thing is Glen Beck doesnt like what is happening to this country he doesnt agree with the policies, so it doesnt surprise me that you havent had much response ,do you listen to him each day.. yes that tour made a lot of sense but he does think we are on the road to socialism.He wants America to stand up and be counted he says it every day on his radio talk show.He hates the way we have been put down and all the negativity all the apologising all the hatred he sees that,  he would like us to stand up for the values we have always had.  

[HelpinUtah]

I have to say I was saddened that a post about unity was pretty much ignored, but those posts where everyone wants to argue over politics is constantly responded too.  This really speaks volumns to me about where we are in this country.  

Teko:
Thanks for responding the way you did - this is what I was hoping for - I really appreciate your willingness to let people believe what they will and looking for the common ground.  :)

[teko]

Well, it was a nice post help. I could not have said it better myself. I am so sick of the self rightousness, and the labels.  When I watch the news, it is one party putting the other down, here on this forum, the same thing. The fact is we have a new president. Like it or not, for the next four years we got him.  It would appear to me that some people just cannot wrap their minds around that fact, just cannot and will not accept it! Honestly, it is getting old hearing the same things over and over and over again. If we do not get it together as a people and STOP the HATE, we WILL lose our country and all the things that make it so wonderful.  What I am hearing lately is not the America I know and love.

[margypops]

I would have loved to have been there I wonder if he could invite Our President to hear it....we should stand up and shout it out that we are proud to be Americans...... I would love to hear him say just that to the World it would make a change.