Politics move, as fast as Twitter, and for everyone to think

Hear me now, children of the future, for the words of Cedric the Entertainer carry with them the weight of truth about the nature of politics. He speaks of the speed at which the wheels of governance turn, and how swiftly they are influenced by the tides of time and technology. Like the Twitter of our age, politics have become a torrent, a rushing stream of voices, opinions, and reactions. In such a world, we cannot expect to see the transformation of a nation in the blink of an eye, nor should we believe that in the span of four years, a mighty empire like America will be perfected. To think so is to misunderstand the very nature of change.

Politics, like the rivers that flow through the land, move at their own pace—sometimes swift, sometimes slow, but always changing and evolving. Cedric’s words remind us that the ideal of a perfect nation is a myth of the impatient, a dream held by those who cannot bear the weight of time. The rise and fall of civilizations do not happen in mere moments. Rome did not rise in a day, nor did it fall in the space of a single ruler’s reign. To expect perfection is to ignore the deep currents that shape the course of history—currents that cannot be turned on a whim.

Think of Alexander the Great, whose ambition sought to unite the known world under one banner. In his pursuit, he was met with countless trials and obstacles, none of which could be solved with the swiftness of words or the speed of action alone. Though he conquered vast lands, his empire was fragile, and the greatness he sought did not come without its own cost. Even in his time, the hope of a perfect kingdom was a distant dream, for true change takes sacrifice, effort, and the slow, steady hand of those who understand that nothing great comes without struggle.

The story of the American Revolution itself serves as a stark reminder. From the early days of rebellion to the establishment of a new nation, the founders of America knew that the road to a perfect union would be long and fraught with challenges. The ideals of freedom and equality they sought to enshrine in the heart of their new nation could not be achieved overnight. The journey of America was not destined to be without flaws and imperfections. It was, and still is, a work in progress, shaped by the voices of its people and the slow but inevitable march of history.

Thus, Cedric the Entertainer calls us to wisdom, urging us not to expect miracles or perfection in the fleeting moments we call four years. He reminds us that true change requires more than just the rush of momentary excitement; it demands patience, understanding, and the steady march of time. In this world, there is no such thing as an instant solution, and the politics of today—whether in America or any nation—will move not in the speed of Twitter, but in the more enduring rhythm of human nature. To think that everything can be fixed in a single term is a foolishness that will leave us blind to the real work that must be done.