What moral philosophies do candidates for high office hold?
Posted: Wed Aug 07, 2013 10:25 pm
Have you ever reflected on what government types believe before they get elected and are able to sell their influence? Let's examine some of the major ideologies
There are those in Congress - and in parliaments - who (while still a candidate running for the office) want to enhance the quality of people's lives [the ethical types.] Then there are people in Congress who want to conserve the benefits of the moneyed elite (while helping themselves in the process.) Some of them are included in that elite.
Those in the first group are okay with caring and sharing. The other group is composed of selfish types whose mantra is: "We don't want to make people into dependents" by which they mean, in effect: " Let's trim down the safety net that government provides. It's okay if the poor get poorer as long as the rich get richer." They have that attitude that Marie Antoinette had: 'Let them eat cake!' They believe they are superior to others (who aren't as fortunate as they.) And, they are willing to give people negative regard [disrespect.]
From an ethical point of view, dependency is to be avoided if possible. Ethics, as elucidated by M. C. Katz, in his free essays available on the web, teaches Minimize suffering; and Maximize well-being (quality of life) for all. This follows from the basic principle that every individual is of uncountable value, and is therefore to be shown respect ...positive regard. See, for example, this booklet by Dr. Katz:
http://www.myqol.com/wadeharvey/A%20UNI ... ETHICS.pdf
The individuals and groups who bestow positive regard toward others as a matter of principle tend to be in the Democratic Party.
In contrast, those who work to conserve the past when there was a great gap between classes along with difficult upward mobility - or to transform the present and future into that state of affairs - tend to be the Republicans.
Both types, however, are to be found in both major political parties in the United States.
The Democratic Party is the refuge for the civil rights activists, the human rights advocates, the greens, the populists, consensus-builders, futurists, believers in progress. The Republicans, members of the party of "no", are the conservatives, royalists, libertarian types. Conservatives believe: "Don't rock the boat while I'm comfortable." "Let's keep things the way they are (or were.)"
Now that we know their philosophies and core beliefs, ethically-sensitive folks may ask:
What can be done in a positive direction?
Here are some websites to check out:
http://thepeacealliance.org/
Sign their petition and sign up for their Acition Alerts HERE:
http://act.rootsaction.org/p/dia/action ... =PA&tag=PA
http://www.moveon.org Participate in grass-roots projects; get involved; meet up and connect with people who care. It's democracy in action.
For self-improvement in a good direction, take this webinar:
http://www.amindforsuccess.com
Here is a description of an interesting concept that you may want to further by instigating something similar http://www.crunchbase.com/company/ohsowe
Can you suggest other constructive movements for progress? Ideas?
There are those in Congress - and in parliaments - who (while still a candidate running for the office) want to enhance the quality of people's lives [the ethical types.] Then there are people in Congress who want to conserve the benefits of the moneyed elite (while helping themselves in the process.) Some of them are included in that elite.
Those in the first group are okay with caring and sharing. The other group is composed of selfish types whose mantra is: "We don't want to make people into dependents" by which they mean, in effect: " Let's trim down the safety net that government provides. It's okay if the poor get poorer as long as the rich get richer." They have that attitude that Marie Antoinette had: 'Let them eat cake!' They believe they are superior to others (who aren't as fortunate as they.) And, they are willing to give people negative regard [disrespect.]
From an ethical point of view, dependency is to be avoided if possible. Ethics, as elucidated by M. C. Katz, in his free essays available on the web, teaches Minimize suffering; and Maximize well-being (quality of life) for all. This follows from the basic principle that every individual is of uncountable value, and is therefore to be shown respect ...positive regard. See, for example, this booklet by Dr. Katz:
http://www.myqol.com/wadeharvey/A%20UNI ... ETHICS.pdf
The individuals and groups who bestow positive regard toward others as a matter of principle tend to be in the Democratic Party.
In contrast, those who work to conserve the past when there was a great gap between classes along with difficult upward mobility - or to transform the present and future into that state of affairs - tend to be the Republicans.
Both types, however, are to be found in both major political parties in the United States.
The Democratic Party is the refuge for the civil rights activists, the human rights advocates, the greens, the populists, consensus-builders, futurists, believers in progress. The Republicans, members of the party of "no", are the conservatives, royalists, libertarian types. Conservatives believe: "Don't rock the boat while I'm comfortable." "Let's keep things the way they are (or were.)"
Now that we know their philosophies and core beliefs, ethically-sensitive folks may ask:
What can be done in a positive direction?
Here are some websites to check out:
http://thepeacealliance.org/
Sign their petition and sign up for their Acition Alerts HERE:
http://act.rootsaction.org/p/dia/action ... =PA&tag=PA
http://www.moveon.org Participate in grass-roots projects; get involved; meet up and connect with people who care. It's democracy in action.
For self-improvement in a good direction, take this webinar:
http://www.amindforsuccess.com
Here is a description of an interesting concept that you may want to further by instigating something similar http://www.crunchbase.com/company/ohsowe
Can you suggest other constructive movements for progress? Ideas?
