Aftershocks

It seems as though the internet yesterday was filled with Romney Rage, namely voters that were counting on Mitt to be our next president.  Many of them feel dumbfounded, hurt, and frustrated that their guy got stomped on an electoral vote level and also lost the popular vote that some predicted he would win.

I understand what it’s like to have a man you dislike sitting in the White House, I dealt with it for nearly a decade myself with W, whom to me, was the worst president of my lifetime.  Based on that experience, here is my advice to those despondent about the election results.  Turn that energy inward.

Griping about the election results for a prolonged period of time isn’t going to do yourself or anyone else any good, unless you consider continuing to dig out the massive ditch between the two parties as productive.

Turn that energy towards doing what you can to make your personal situation as productive as possible.  Put down the bag of Doritos, turn off Honey Boo Boo and walk around the block.  Exercise some of your own personal fiscal responsibility to set the example for others around you.

If you are in a job that is low paying or sucks, make an effort to change it.  If you have a problem and you make an honest and determined attempt to fix it, you may or may not be successful.  If you decide to do nothing you ensure your chance of failure is 100%.

Government is there to help you when the chips are down, they are not there to be the chips. Have some pride, do the hard thing, set an example by your actions instead of your mouth.