It seems to have escaped us, the consumers, the masses funding the very machinery that operates this country, that we hold the highest power of all. We've been taught this power is expressed in voting at the polls on election days. That is what makes us a free country, a Democracy. This is true, but unfortunately many of us have lost heart. Many of us aren't as enthusiastic about the process as we could be. What went wrong? It is that much of politics is about buying and selling support?

I was recently at a gathering on Superbowl Sunday and listened to people laughing about the idea of voting in the Presidential Primary. These individuals said they felt their votes wouldn't matter anyway, so why bother. Then the conversation turned into "the joke" of that Florida fiasco. "It doesn't matter who we elect, they, (the powers that be,) would just call it a botched election if they don't like the outcome." Will we ever live that one down?

It's sad, but I think I almost agree. My one little vote at the polls seems far less meaningful to me now than it used to. Our election process doesn't seem to be much more fit than the one we have been trying to set up in Afghanistan. Once a politician reaches their goal of being elected, they are under immediate pressure to conform to the Washington D.C. way. They rarely, if ever, hold to the ideals they proclaimed upon admittance to the post. It may not be the fault of the individual as much as it is the system in which they must operate. Is this sounding pessimistic to you? You're right, it is.

Enough focusing on what's wrong. That has never solved anything. Lets look at where we can be effective. We, the masses, the little people, spend most of the money! We have the power of money on our side. We are a combined force with a greater strength and weight than an army of politicians! How can we complain that government is not doing it's job when we aren't either?

Let's play with some basic numbers.

According to the Census Bureau in a Survey of our nation's spending habits:

Household expenditures for food in 2005-2006 average annual amount spent was $6,022.

Estimated current U.S. population is: 301,139,947 as of July 2007.

According to the Wikipedia article Household income in the United States "In the year 2005, there were approximately 113,146,000 households in the United States."

This brings us to a fairly accurate estimate that $681,365,212,000.00 per year is being spent purchasing groceries by American consumers.

What we spend our money on is our choice, for the most part. Yes, we do have to pay taxes, and death is a given. These topics have been well established and are a waste of time to fuss about. However, what we spend the majority of our money on throughout the bulk of our life is still our decision isn't it? Are you feeling more powerful yet? You should be.

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If you've seen the movie The Secret, and I certainly hope you have, you might remember something that Lisa Nichols said (I'm quoting from memory,) "Doesn't it make more sense to stop giving all of our energy to the problem and start focusing on the solution?" It is this call to right action that sums up the essence of the George Washington for President philosophy. It's been the topic of discussion for years. George has been waiting patiently in queue, knowing that he would be the perfect candidate for the job. Waiting for us to see his powerful potential and simple execution. As our appointed representative, he won't sit around gripping about what's wrong, blaming others, or saying he hasn't the ability or support to fulfill his promises. Instead he is poised and ready to get to work. What more could we want from a President?

One George - One Vote. We can, one George at a time, quickly and effectively change this country as well as the world. In the movie Sicko, by Michael Moore, the film gave a quick overview of the number of health care lobbyists per politician in Washington D.C. and the large sums of money given to these politicians to grease the wheels of big business. If you're anything like me, you've known this intellectually for some time, but it doesn't really sink in until you see it mapped out in front of you with the little price tags above their heads. It changes one's perspective from that of a passive observer to that of reluctant participant.

Every dollar spent is a vote for something.
You're saying...
Good job, here is my support. Do it some more.

Utilizing the One George-One Vote campaign premise is easy. Here is one small example from my own life. I buy natural laundry soap (Seventh Generation offers the best eco-friendly laundry products I've found!) because the major name-brands are full of harmful chemicals that are entirely unnecessary and contrary to the concept of clean. My vote then goes for a company that is doing something that I know is good for the planet and good for me. Companies producing name-brand products (better not say who, remember what they did to Oprah?) have been losing more customers and revenue to natural alternatives every day. Since when do we need petroleum in our washing machines anyway?

We don't have to read every label and understand every issue out there. That isn't necessary. The easiest thing we can do is realize that there is never a time when more chemicals and toxins are good for us or our planet. Find an eco-friendly replacement you like and call it a day.

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Unlike most campaigns, we don't want your money. Instead we would ask you to educate yourself. Scrutinize your purchases. Find a network of like minded people.




It's time for us to feel our consumer power. It's time for us to form a living environment of our choosing. With each and every George vote, we determine the State Of Our Union. Let's not wait for government to get around to forcing large corporations to behave. This is our time. Why not just do it ourselves?

A consumer based political structure is on the rise. The media is no longer our only information pipeline. We are communicating on a global level with the touch of a button. Consumers are becoming more enlightened than ever before. It is time that we made it a movement, a conscious process that has rank and file.

If you wish to offer support for the George Washington For President campaign, please leave a message in the feedback area just below the poll. Someone from HQ will smile and be glad you did.

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Campaign Manager,
George Washington for President
One George - One Vote Campaign

Blessings to all,
EvoSolutions
©2008

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