You have heard it said many times in various news interviews that we live in a Country where anyone who sets his/her mind to it can become President of The United States. That is really exciting! Think of those wonderful children/grandchildren in your family who can aspire to the most powerful position in the world. "anyone can grow up to be President" is an aspiring statement.
There are major flaws, however, in that claim. There are age and citizenship requirements. There are legal requirements. There are FINANCIAL requirements that are staggering.
To even get through the primary elections in today's political environment one must come up with FIFTY to ONE HUNDRED MILLION dollars! That is more money than many of us will make in several hundred years! So, there has to be wealthy contributors willing to help finance the campaign..... a lot of them. What do they want in return? Some, simply a person who will stand by his/her promises in speeches and writings. Others want political appointments such as Ambassadors to various world countries. Still others want favoritism in their businesses and personal lives. A visit to the White House would be nice.
We have just mentioned getting through the primaries. Now the big "run" is on. Here our government through taxpayers chip in. On your IRS return you can check giving $3.00 to aid in the election. It is doled out in the finals in matching funds. Now, a person could need $75 million more. Or more!
As ideal as it sounds, it just isn't so: Running for President is available only to a select few persons. They must have a thick billfold and a thicker skin. They must accept the spotlight of attention to sweep across their lives, exposing any and every mistake they ever made!
I saw on the back of a leather jacket worn by a Bandido Motorcycle club member, "God forgives. Bandidos never do". The same is true in a political race.
This is as political as I will get.
