I can only imagine how difficult it is to obtain enough votes to be President of the U.S. given the myriad of issues that the country faces and the diversity of views from so many Americans. There are over 312 million Americans today and the opinions, backgrounds, circumstances, needs and concerns are likely of similar numerical significance. Sure one can start funneling these folks into larger pools by way of similarities (military experience, senior citizens, middle class, unemployed, etc.) until these sub-groups consolidate into maybe a half dozen or so political parties (Republicans, Democrats, Tea Party, Green Party, Independents, etc). But, this country is so much more than pools of people or politicians put into power by votes and non-votes.
Wow, just the challenges I would face trying to garner votes within my extended family and small circle of friends to run for any influential political office is mind-boggling enough. The differences, diversity and desires from my personal sub-group located all across this country is huge. I couldn't possibly make campaign promises that would appeal to even half of them. I would say things that they would't like for sure. I wouldn't be able to please them all with the decisions that have to be made to right this country. You see, tough decisions are needed to take this country to its true potential which will displease many including those from my own bloodline. Placing oneself in such leadership capacity means: possible dissappointment for those your close to, decision making based on the common good, abstension of self-interest, dissolution of beliefs of super-human power and incredible self-constraint.
Nevertheless, there is a means to get those votes from a majority including my family and friends. It takes great vision and strong values to provide those that would otherwise cast a vote against to be willing to take the risk that their personal sacrifices might eventually pale in comparison to the overall good that comes from a strong, united and vibrant country. Votes should be determined based on long-term vision and well defined values for our country that unfortunately can't encompass and please everyone but will appeal to the masses and provide the foundation for opportunity that our forefathers so desperately desired. The majority that benefit from such discovery cause the "tides to rise" for all willing to be partake.
