Almost Seventy-One.com is many things. The topics on Almost Seventy-one range over a wide spectrum including news, people, politics, the arts, contemplation, meditation, ideas and more. Almost Seventy-one is a metaphor for experience and reflection, not chronological time. It is open to anyone interested in sharing their thoughts on a range of subjects about life in general, learning, relationships, art, contemplation, travel, poetry, writing, politics, priorities, recreation and opinions. We accept posts from anyone interested in submitting them.
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Our outlook on life politically is definitely left of center. We believe that this country is in a dangerous moment in its history when one election could shift the balance too far in one direction. If the far right gains control of the White House the United States is headed toward destroying the democracy created in 1776. Liberals (and moderates) don’t take away people’s right to vote. Liberals try to take care of people, so your Social Security and Medicare are safe with Liberals. Liberals ask the top 1% of the population to pay their fair share of taxes. Liberals don’t start wars with Iraq or Afghanistan. The list goes on.
So yes this blog may be considered left of center or liberal. But it seems that the United States has survived because of a power balance between extremes. If that power shifts totally to one side or the other the survival of this democracy is jeopardized. This is why most citizens of the country are moderates who shift positions between moderate conservatism and moderate progressive/ liberal on most issues.
This blog is open to all types of discourse. As far as the political commentary we look for opinions that make a case rather than spew vitriolic rhetoric. Please keep comments civil.
J R Martin
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2 replies on “Welcome to Almost Seventy-One”
Thanks for opening up an interactive dialogue with and between the “American” community. I look forward to reading posts to this site as a way of sharing ideas,opinions and thoughts on how we got to the point politically,socially and economically that we are and what ideas are alive in the community as to how we move forward toward a future enery one feels optimistic about.
Thanks for your interest and optimism. Let’s see what we can do.