From Apathy to Activism
One of the biggest problems with politics isn’t Republicans or Democrats.
It’s apathy.
Americans have become professional spectators.
We’re like people sitting in a burning house saying, “Wow… somebody should really do something about that.”
The curtains are on fire.
The dog is on fire.
Grandpa’s on fire.
And we’re sitting there scrolling TikTok.
“Interesting. The house appears to be burning.”
People don’t get involved until it affects them personally.
Healthcare? “Not my problem.”
Until the doctor says, “That’ll be $87,000.”
Education? “Not my problem.”
Until little Billy comes home and says, “Dad, I financed a philosophy degree. I owe $200,000 and I work at Target.”
Suddenly everybody becomes politically active.
The challenge with the Truth Party isn’t getting people to agree.
Everybody agrees!
I tell people, “No lobbyists, no PACs, term limits, healthcare, education.”
They look at me and say, “That’s a great idea.”
Then they go right back to watching cat videos.
I don’t need another person telling me it’s a great idea.
I need somebody to do something besides hit the Like button.
The Like button has become America’s national exercise program.
“We changed the world today!”
No, Bob.
You clicked a thumbs-up while eating nachos.
The Founding Fathers crossed icy rivers.
You double-tapped a meme.
Not exactly the same level of sacrifice.
So how do you move people from apathy to activism?
You give them hope.
You give them a simple message.
And then you repeat it over and over and over.
Which, by the way, is exactly how I became a parent.
“Clean your room.”
“Clean your room.”
“Clean your room.”
By the 400th repetition it finally works.
Maybe that’s how democracy works too.
At 69 years old, I’ve started a political party, I’m making videos, writing songs, doing stand-up comedy, and annoying my family on social media.
Because somebody has to do something.
And if enough people stop being spectators and start participating, maybe we can build something better.
Or at the very least…
We’ll all have something more meaningful to do than arguing with strangers on Facebook. That’s a revolution right there.
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