3...2...1...vote for me anyway

Even though I won't win this election, vote for me anyway. If you do, you'll walk away from the polling place with a good feeling in your heart. And who knows - maybe your vote will tip some mystic scale somewhere and unleash that Butterfly Effect I've been hoping for these last two years (better late than never). As for me, I feel that my work has only just begun. My two biggest projects are (though not necessarily in this order):

• 1) To create a third political party of independents, which will totally replace the Democratic and Republican parties, and

• 2) To change the religious status quo from the United States as a Judeo-Christian nation to a Buddhist nation or, if I can't manage that, at least to a nation which is more ethically predisposed.

In my personal view, these two goals are inseparable. That said, it will seem ironic that I also believe in the separation of church and state. However, my future postings will eliminate this apparent irony.

This will be my last post on Gaia, at least until December. This layoff will be a bit of a shock to me since I've been posting diligently for two years now, at a rate of roughly one essay per five days. I will resist the temptation to post, even if (for example) Israel should launch a pre-emptive strike against Iran. I will resist even the powerful urge to say, "I suspected as much."

While I'm at it, I might as well congratulate the state of Israel. For no matter whether McCain or Obama wins, Israel will get from the United States exactly what it wants, including its annual welfare payment. I don't think any other "constituency" could possible make that claim. So, in the spirit of gallows humor, I offer my congratulations.

The die is cast

In the final analysis, it won't matter whether Barack Obama or John McCain wins this election. Each is just one man who will not be able to turn the tide of misfortune which has befallen us. Karmically speaking, not only will the United States get what it deserves (for better or worse), but so will each and every one of us - no matter where in the world we happen to live.

The only bit of advice I can offer to men and women of pure intent is, be alert for any opportunity to do your bit. You may be destined, like me, to play only a small role in the unfolding drama that is our future. But that small role is unique and it is yours, and you should undertake it with pride.

You are the heroes. You are the saviors. Never forget that.

Steven Searle for U.S. President in 2008

The Best Party Available

"There are no small roles - but there are too many small minds who don't see possibilities"  - Steve.

Contact me: bpa_cinc@yahoo.com

Contributions to my campaign: I am no longer soliciting, nor will I accept, any monetary contributions to my campaign. This does not mean, however, that I'm giving up.

Open Invitation: I hereby waive all copyright protection for any material I've posted on Zaadz/Gaia with these exceptions: I reserve the right to disseminate this material, claim authorship credit for it and any compensation I can negotiate. However, if anyone wishes to use these essays, they are free to do so. I do not require that advance permission be obtained, that I be paid any royalties, or that I receive author's credit or even be notified of intent to use. I truly want anyone "out there" to feel free to use these essays, in original or modified form, for whatever purposes they deem worthy.