I've been trying my hardest to hold back on any Politically Charged Rant on my blog. But I can no longer help myself. I don't mean to bash, or hate, or turn off any readers. But I have a few things I need to get off my chest.Growing up, I was raised by The Golden Rule. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. I was taught to be kind, to lend a helping hand, to be respectful, and to keep my mouth shut when I didn't have anything nice to say. I was raised in a Baptist home. I was raised to be loving, and forgiving, non judgmental and to give people the benefit of the doubt.As an Adult, I have continued to carry those values with me. I may have picked up a few more beliefs and values along the way, and grown personally, and changed, but the basic beliefs are still the same. I try to remain humble, and continue to grow spiritually each and every day.Lately, I have been witnessing a lot (and I mean A LOT) of hatred and blame spewing out of peoples mouths. Blaming the poor for our countries problems, calling people lazy, bums, and no matter what the conversation it always turns back to the argument "Well if those people would just get off their ass and work they wouldn't need government assistance."Now, yes I agree that there are a lot of people who abuse the system, as there will always be. But that doesn't mean that everyone is that way. And it really aggravates me when I see decent, hard working individuals lumped into the same category as those "lazy" people.I have worked since I was 14, my Fiancee has done the same. We have constantly tried our best and hardest to get ahead. And we still can not accomplish it. We still live pay check to pay check, we still struggle every day. And we are not the only ones in this boat. There are millions going thru this exact situation. Some are young like us, just starting out, and there are others who are older, who have already made their way in the world, and are now finding themselves out of work, loosing their home, cars, and everything in between. The notion that these people are lazy is insulting to say the least.I see people like my Father, who has busted his butt for 40 years to get ahead, and still has no retirement in sight, he owns a home worth half of what he paid for it. He works every day, flies 4 hours each way every week to work, and because he makes to much money can't qualify for a re finance. And then everyone wanders why our economy is shot. If he was allowed to refinance for what his home was worth, he would have more money to spend. He could do remodels, buy cars, go shopping, go on vacations. And he is one of millions. If this was to happen, our economy would recover in a very short amount of time. But for some reason this is being overlooked by every politician and debate? No one is mentioning this, and I am wondering why? Why is the finger being pointed at the poor people, and not the people who are making the people poor?I believe that the Banks need to be held responsible for their actions. They need to allow people to refinance their homes for what they are worth. They need to eat the loss and move on. And if it makes them go belly up, then oh well. Maybe you should have thought about this before going and giving out your Billion Dollar bonuses, or trips to Aruba, or Private Jets. It's not very fair to say that to the home owners, but then not hold the banks to the same standard. They were living outside of their actual means just as much as the next person. Considering the entire Housing Market boom was one big house of cards.Everyone seems to want to pin this entire disaster on Obama, and his lack of leadership, and his lack of "doing anything". Meanwhile, not looking at the FACT that the 112th Congress has passed less laws than any other Congress since 1947. Compromise is the only thing that will get our country out of this hole. Oh that and personal responsibility. And by Personal Responsibility, I am not referring to the individuals in our country. I mean yes, everyone should hold themselves responsible or the wrongs they do, or the situation they are in and do their best to get out of it. But I am referring to the banks, lenders, insurance companies, etc. Until they are held accountable for their $1200 a month premiums, and refusal to help those who have loans under them, nothing will change.When we moved into our home we had to pay a $700 deposit for our electric. $700!! Why? Because I didn't have any credit. This is a perfect example of what is wrong with our country. People want to bitch and call me lazy for my Daughter being on Medicaid and all that chatter, but had I had the $700 I dropped on a NECESSITY, I could have paid for her insurance for most of the year! But I'm the one being told I was lazy, the company that charged me that deposit is being called nothing. And that doesn't seem odd to anyone?There are fundamental beliefs that cause me to be this way. I can not sit back and watch people suffer and say oh well. You should have worked harder. And I can't sit back and call other people lazy for falling on hard times. This idea that we are wasting your tax paying dollars on helping other people really doesn't make sense to me. I pay taxes, and I did for years before I needed any help. So why am I not allowed to take what I need without being made to feel guilty about it? And yes I have a nice phone... my parents pay for it. (Sorry I have heard repeatedly "If you have a smart phone you don't need government assistance). yes I have nice clothes, my Mom takes me shopping. Yes, I have a decent car, My Fiancee's Grandfather bought it for us. But do I go to the doctor? No. Ask me when the last time I went and had my eyes checked and bought new glasses. (6 years). Another thing I also don't really understand is this "They are spending MY money" talk. If you pay your taxes, it's no longer your money. It's the Governments money. And Welfare or not, it's still going to be the Governments money. And it's not like you would get it back if they did away with Welfare and Medicaid and Food Stamps. It would still be the Governments Money. And can someone explain to me why in the history of Government Assistance, we have not had an 9 or 10 or 11 trillion dollar debt? But now all the sudden the reason we have that much of a debt is because of Government Assistance?Here is a great link to the breakdown of our Government Spending Budget. It doesn't quite go along with what I have heard people saying these past few months. Current Government Spending So as you can see, Government Pensions, Education and Health Care makes up 3.1 Trillion dollars. While Government Welfare only makes up .6 Trillion dollars. While yes that is a lot, most of the money spent is for SS and disability. Now, the 3.1 Trillion is spent on Politicians Healthcare, retirement, and government employees. Yet I hear no one saying they should go without? As I have said before, in the age of technology, where we have everything we could ever need to know given to us with the click of a search button, we should be able to form our own opinions and conduct our own research. Educate yourself, know the truth, and learn what you do not know. And most importantly, do not be sucked into the media's views on what is really happening. Remember, they get paid to tell you things. I found this webpage in 5 minutes, you could too.I think our inability to realize we are capable of messing things up so bad that a Civil War occurs, or our economy completely crashes is hurting us more than we know. I think a lot of people don't see that as a possibility in today civilized society. However, "If there is one thing we have learned from history, it is that we have learned nothing at all." Every great civilization before us had their day, and they also had their fall. To think that we are to great for that is egotistical and scary. I just hope that we as a society, country, and people can learn to work together for the sake of our Children and our Children's Children. As the old saying goes "We do not inherit the earth from our Ancestors, We borrow it from our children."The life that I live today allows me to not judge people. It allows me to see the good in every situation if I take the time to look. I think we as a country need to come together in times like these and help out our fellow citizens. Regardless of class, race, or religion. To me, that is the only way we will be able to pull ourselves out of this hole. Because until the Politicians serving our country take a step back and stop bickering and begin working together, nothing will be accomplished. And the politicians will never see that as a necessity until we make them see it as a necessity. And that goes for corporations, banks, and insurance companies as well.I am grateful for the life I have. Even though I am broke 99% of the time, and don't have money to do anything extra curricular, or actually most necessities, I am still happy with my life. I think it is important to find the good in it all. Because with out that, what is the point? I don't need a lot, and most of the time I am happy with my family seated around the table with good food to be served. Would I like to be comfortable and not have to worry about how the next bill will be paid? Absolutely. But do I go blaming other people about why it's the way it is? No. Unlike most people's perception, I continue to do what is right. I try and grow, and learn, and move forward to provide my daughter with the best life possible. Hopefully more people can start to see what is important in life and stop pointing the finger at others for what is lacking in their world. Our country is at a cross roads, and the divide I see occurring is only going to make things worse.