"Why we need diversity this next election for greater change"-Chloe J. Riccardo
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| Will there be a change for all of us after 11/03/2020? |
On the night of November 8, 2016 I
thought I was going to witness a miracle millions of volunteers who participated
in the election we were hundred percent sure that we would have a win for the
democratic election. I remember sitting there in the room I was downtown in New
York City at 52 Broadway at the United Federations of Teachers building. Along
with the hundreds of volunteers locked in to CNN, ABC, FOX, CBS, and NBC
watching the debates, watching the results also pouring in from all fifty
states around the country for who would be our next president and who would run
the country. There was something in my spirit known no matter what happened we
would witness a true miracle. We would see something amazing happen before our
eyes. I didn’t get the miracle I was expecting that night. I was disappointed
along with many of you who thought that former Secretary of State, Hillary
Clinton would win. The thought
that kept going through my mind was “Why aren’t these young men, young women,
older women, older men, middle America, conservatives, liberals…why are they
not ready for diversity again?” That thought went through my head all the way
up until the day our president took the oath into office on January 20, 2017.
Now I am not saying that it was the worst day ever. No it wasn’t I think
sometimes in life we all need a lesson. God and the universe that night took
the blinders and hit us with a one-two punch of “WAKE UP AND PAY ATTENTION!”.
We were completely baffled, shocked, and amazed by the results and what was
happening on television that night.
I
made a promise to myself get through the next four years and find out why this
happened. I prayed on it and tried to figure out what happened? Are you kidding
me we live in America one of the most powerful, dynamic countries, we are capable
of making, building, creating businesses, creating brands for ourselves,
sending our children, grandchildren, and families to schools/universities. Yet
why do we not have a female president? We need to see more African-Americans
again, An Asian-American, A Hispanic-American, a member of the LGBTQ group. I
look at these last three years from 2016-2019 and I am still amazed. Something
is happening that we are not addressing it is right in front of our faces. Why
aren’t they ready. We have 6 other continents that embrace change, who embrace
having female leaders in power. Why are we still so close-minded, so held back,
so conservative to give someone the highest office and occupation to serve and
live for others. When you are elected as president, vice-president, and you are
part of an administration. Your job is to look out not for yourself but to look
out for all of the people , God, America, the Electoral College, Voters, your
Election Committee, and Staff put in charge so you would be elected. I couldn’t
believe when I saw the results all of these amazing people their hard work,
loyalty, and commitment. They were so willing to get out there and fight for
our next president that year. Yes it broke all of our hearts we thought a new
beginning was happening. What we ended up with was a rollercoaster ride, a
reality television show, and in need of pain relief to get through the next
four years.
I
am not saying we all didn’t learn lessons I am sure everyone around the world
has asked someone they are close to “What is going on here? Does anyone not
realize that we are watching someone abuse and take advantage of our people?”
The people who fought, worked hard, and dedicated hours of their time to change
our country? What would our ancestors say if they saw what was happening right
now? What would they even think of the behavior that has been displayed by our current
president. Sometimes I wish I could have been back in the 1940s 1950s, 1960s,
or 70s to witness a time where we had a president who actually stood for
something. Who made a sacrifice not only for themselves but wanted to see
dreams put to reality. That’s what made me so upset. No one wanted to see
progression. We had progression in 2008 and 2012 when President Barack Hussein
Obama was elected to office. We had progression when we saw a female secretary
of state even. We were getting close to witnessing a change, a miracle
happening.
So
why is diversity necessary in our country and current time in the 21st
century? It is essential because people will see themselves. We live in a
diverse country where people are descendants of slaves, immigrants from all
different parts of the world. Who simply want to give their children the
feeling of safety, a feeling of empowerment, victory, a chance to accomplish
their own dreams and passions. Diversity is a beautiful thing because the world
would be less interesting without it. There is a reason why God created us all
in his image because he wanted to show that all people no matter their identity
could accomplish powerful things if they listen to him and his word and
guidance.
The moment a
senator, businessman or woman, governor, former teacher decides to make that
decision to run for office. We all want to be behind them to support them . It is our civil duty and our right and
privilege.
Do you know what
kind of sacrifice and chutzpah you have to have to make a dedication to impact
the country. To change our country and then also have to remember you have
influence on the entire globe too.
That is a lifetime commitment and one of the hardest choices ever. You have to
go through a series of processes, a background check, if you qualify as an
American citizen, your lifestyle, your family, and all of your connections are
put on full display. That is one
of the hardest choices to make. So when those do step up and they make a
decision to take that chance. You are honored, you believe in that dream, just
as much as you want someone to support your own dream.
On a personal note
I don’t volunteer for presidents because I just want to see democrats win no
not at all. We live in a diverse country where we need change, progression, and
everyone in life deserves a chance and a fair opportunity. Our next generations
they live in a time now where change has happened and they are gaining the
benefits of the sacrifices our ancestors have made.
I want my future
children, grandchildren, niece, nephews, and my friends, families, and all of
your children to see that progression
it does and can happen. It is not an easy choice to be in political
office at all. It is a right a privilege and one that people should uphold to a
pristine and respectful role. You should want to see yourself in a positive
light, you should want to make a difference, why would you want to be known as
“Oh, that guy yes he’s the worst I have ever seen”. I wouldn’t want my children
to feel their president is an embarrassment. That is unacceptable we should
feel inspiration, hope, pride, and joy. We shouldn’t take our political figures
lightly as if they are a clown or jester.
Diversity is
needed because we are more than capable, if we can send a rover to Mars, a man
on the moon, create social media platforms, technology where buses/trains
“talk” to us to give us directions, we should see diversity in the white house.
We have been given
the opposite we have one of our own flip and antagonize us. That’s the real
joke about these last three years. Someone was given a gift an opportunity to change the world and
leave an impact and a legacy on society. Why would you want to leave your term
at the white house on a note where people didn’t take you that seriously. They
saw you as someone who was a jester not an inspiration, a person to admire
because he made a difference. We had a president and an administration that
literally took down the person who tried to destroy our lives on 9/11. Does
everyone forget that? That’s the part that kills me why did we settle for a
joker instead of getting a man or woman of promise and action. Why didn’t we
get what we truly deserve that is the best. It’s funny how we all forget we are
competing against not only other people within our industries but we are
competing with other people around the globe. We are competing against people
around the globe within business, finances, education, politics, trading, and
every other industry.
Yet when it comes
to our president we are taking our president as a joke. We are looking at him
like he’s just a cartoon character instead of looking at him as a man of equal
credibility and a person who will set an excellent example for the next
presidential administration. There is something about that really gets me
because we want our 46th president of the United States of America
to be a man or woman that will set and reflect a positive example. I thought
that was what our country stood for liberty, justice, freedom, equality, excellence,
greatness, goodness, moral values, commitment, and making wise choices.
Why is everyone
afraid of a female president do you know if a woman can run a household she can
run the White House? Yes she can she has the capabilities, the attitude, the
focus, the multi-tasking skills, and the temperament to handle all walks of
life within the White House, her administration, travel the globe, and she can
do it in four or five inch heels with her flats in the car, and a smile on her
face. Why because women do it every single damn day. I know for a fact we have
had female leaders already in power as we speak. Jacinda Ardern is the prime
minister of New Zealand and has been since 2017, Michelle Bachelet president of
Chile in South America served two terms (2006-2010, 2014-2018), Joyce Banda is
the president of Malawi (2012-2014), Violeta Barrios de Chamorro President of
Nicaragua (1990-1996), Ana Brnabic , Prime Minister of Serbia, Michelle
Calmy-Rey president of Switzerland (2007 and 2011), and if anyone who studies
history, political affairs, or international affairs would know the late Margaret
Thatcher (1925-2013) was a female prime minister of the United Kingdom from
(1979-1990).
I get frustrated
when I see this because it tells me our country is behind we are still stuck in
a time warp where we believe only the good ole boys can handle being in the
oval office. We even have had television shows and movies where there was a
female president and we still cannot actually see one in our lifetime? Does
anyone remember the show, “Scandal” (2012-2018), “Madam Secretary” (2014-
present which stars actress, Tea Leoni , “State of Affairs” (2014-2015), and
“Commander in Chief” (2005-2006). So that’s the part that is preposterous and
unexplainable. We see it in the media in films, television series, and stream
it online on Netflix and in other mediums. Yet we cannot see in real life an
actual female take the presidential nomination and actually get into the White House for even just four years
or serve two terms? That to me is one of the things that gets me fired up, gets
my blood boiling, and why I want to be involved even more with this 2020 election and the next one. I want
to see change, progression, and new opportunities for all people. In America we
deserve the best, we get the best, we work hard, and we deserve 100 percent
diversity from all people. Every living, healthy, breathing, mentally
functioning human being deserves an opportunity to become commander in chief
and president of the White House as long as she or he is a United States
citizen of America. All American citizens no matter their
gender, age, race, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, religious
background deserves that chance. That is why we have the Equal Employment
Opportunity listed at every single job application form and online within the
country. I hope this gave everyone an opportunity to think about their next
president and who they truly want, deserve, and would love to see in 2020. I believe we all deserve an honest
president because considering everything we have witnessed within the media
about president, the chaos, the truth unfolding about that night of the
election and some issues with the
voting machines and ballots. We
have heard how there are still conspiracy theories of what took place with
other sources making sure that the Republican win would go through. So that’s
what we all should be thinking about. It’s about a positive happy ending. A
time for justice , a time to be proud whomever this lucky person is to be
selected.
We all still owe
it to ourselves to have a male or female president who will uphold outstanding
standards for all of the people within our country and the globe.
Thank you all for
reading this and I hope I gave all of you a little more hope , something to
consider before you place your ballot, visit your local voting district, and
decide who you want to see in the very near future.
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| This is from 2012 actually but I wonder has there been a difference in 7 years so far when it comes to 2020. I wonder. |
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