I’ve always kept my political views mostly to myself. After working in the corporate world for so long, I learned that talking politics can be a bit tricky. It’s like they discourage or don’t even want to hear about people’s personal opinions, especially if they differ from the company’s.
I was lucky to work for companies that had strong moral values and good corporate cultures. But over time, I started to notice some changes. The entrepreneurial spirit that made those companies great was starting to be pushed aside because of company politics, groupthink and decisions made at the top level, not the local level. I believe many of the best decisions are made at the local level, where you can actually talk to the customers and understand their needs. However, the trend seems to be corporate knows best.
And it’s not just business. It seems like more and more decisions are being made in Washington DC by the political elite, and they’re not always making the best choices. I’ve seen it happen in business, and I’m afraid it’s happening in politics too. It’s like they’re driven by political gain, groupthink, and money, not by what’s best for the American people.
It’s sad because decisions that would be better made at the local level, where you can actually understand the problem and the people affected, are being made by politicians and bureaucrats who don’t even know where West Texas is.
Some government oversight is needed, but it should be just that, oversight. The federal government and its bureaucrats should focus on helping us live our lives, not telling us how to live. Remember, just like in business, it’s the people, not the government, that makes America great.
The whole idea of American exceptionalism and thought, especially if it’s different from the government or certain political parties, is not really encouraged or tolerated. Even my neighbor doesn’t want to hear my political opinions if they differ from his. It’s like we’re all living in our own little bubbles. Debate of ideas and politics may be a thing of the past.
While I kept my political views to myself, I now regret not being more vocal. I’m hopeful that things will change, but I realize that until we start expressing our views, nothing will change. Just voting isn’t enough. We need to speak up, call or write our elected officials and let them know what we think. We all can do more!
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