It is what it is
These words tell the story of what has become of America and the peoples willingness towards acceptance.
“It is what it is”
Once upon a time in America people would never accept such a statement in our daily dialog yet here we sit listing to this from incarcerated inmates to leaders in the business world.
Logic is one that does not accept nor refer to the statement “it is what it is”.
It is what it is
When I hear these words, I am instantly upset and see a weaker person in front of me. I am not sure if the person is frustrated or lazy, all I know is I have instantly sized up the person as weak.
Example of how the statement has come into play
A company is building a new product and the product while ok, it is not a great product, the creators of the product tell people that are looking to buy it at the price point that was held down to be salable to the masses that it is what it is.
When an American gets into trouble or wants to admit defeat they end their conversation with the statement it is what it is, the words it is what it is referrers to the same thing as saying I am throwing in the towel and admitting to failure, or I am accepting what I am seeing or must do.
There is no doubt that in the trying times we live in today, it is easier to just go with the it is what it is then to stand up and fight for a greater tomorrow, this acceptance is not acceptable to me and it should never be used or conveyed by you either.
Making today work for a greater tomorrow
What would make things better is to convey that we can (Americans) make all things better, so get up, get out and do things to make all things better.
So instead of saying “it is what it is” you might want to start saying “it is what you make of it”.
Thank you,
Logic.