Need for Clarity

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  Clarity – When I listened to Vice Pres Joe Biden’s talk before the HRC, Human Rights Campaign, it reminded me of all President Obama’s addresses, including his pre-inauguration appearance in Chicago the night of his election in 2008, the two inaugural addresses, and all of the State of the Union addresses. Beyond the inspiration and joy I feel listening to these men, I marvel at the clarity with which they present the aspiration for our country beyond political differences, for all of us to work together.

  As Joe Biden speaks with such clarity, I was surprised the media, including social media  didn’t pick up on the talk. He covered all—yes, all. He leaves “no stone unturned,” current issues in our country and concerning our relationships and responsibilities in the world community.

  For the present, I take great comfort in knowing that such men exist in our world. Politics in our country has become a shambles of “face-offs,” contentions, ego-centric displays. It is up to each one of us to develop a mindfulness and pay attention to individuals like Obama and Biden who speak with such clarity beyond partisan differences, calling for the restoration and revitalization of our country’s motto: e pluribus unum – from the many, one. Working together for the benefit of the many with one spirit of cooperation.