Something to think about . . .

I received this in an email today -

Profound short paragraph

"You cannot legislate the poor into prosperity by legislating the wealthy out of prosperity. What one person receives without working for, another person must work for without receiving. The government cannot give to anybody anything that the government does not first take from somebody else. When half of the people get the idea that they do not have to work because the other half is going to take care of them, and when the other half gets the idea that it does no good to work because somebody else is going to get what they work for, that my dear friend, is the beginning of the end of any nation. You cannot multiply wealth by dividing it." *Adrian Rogers, 1931*

I am so sorry to hear of the death of Ted Kennedy. I know his family is feeling great loss at this time. Mr. Kennedy was a powerful figure in the political arena, but I have a question. Did he fairly represent the wishes of his constituents or was his and his family's legendary fame keep him in office for some 45+ years? Mr. Kennedy, the father, wanted his sons to become Presidents and guided them in pursuit of his dreams - not those of his sons. The father had built an empire and was a rich man. Through those sons, the Kennedy family attained political power never before experienced by one family in the American political arena. The boys made mistakes, but they were quickly covered up and made to go away. They were the American First Family of politics and must be protected.

If John Wayne had run for President, he most likely would have won. A larger than life figure on the screen, he was well known, his character was always the good guy, he represented what any woman would admire in a mate and was the idol of many a little boy. He was a known figure, but do we know how he would have performed in a different arena? Would he have made a good President - probably not, it wasn't his thing.

There are so many gifted, educated people in America. How do you choose? The choosing of which candidate can go forward must be done with careful consideration and a wary eye for the temperament of the American people. The political parties must be satisfied that the candidate is malleable and will conform to the issues, policies and practices of the party. The people must be satisfied that the candidate can make them believe they care for the rights of the citizens and will listen to their complaints and needs. Will the lobbyist be satisfied so their funds will keep pouring in to support the campaign process? There is so much to be analyzed, evaluated, investigated before the right person can be put forth.

I know many men and women I feel are extremely intelligent with good moral character and above normal social graces, but how would they perform in the political arena. Already many are looking for the man or woman to successfully challenge Mr. Obama in the next election. Will it be a high profile legislator? Will it be a common sense Governor who isn't ashamed of being human? Could a man or woman off the streets of Tennessee guide the people of the United States and stand tall and proud of America when dealing with foreign entities?

Again my sympathies go to the Kennedy family. Who will be the next first family of politics?

AARP and Health Care Reform

Click on the title to see the message. AARP has provided a fact sheet on the Myths vs. Facts of the Health Care Reform Package. Check it out!

Town Hall Meeting - Lebanon, Pa

Up in arms and getting violent, the people in Lebanon are voicing their opinions of Health Care Reform. Uncalled for - violence is not the way to get the point across. Impeachment or recall is an alternative - if your representative is not representing the people - get them out.

I understood them to say that invitations were sent to potential participants in the Town Hall Meetings. Why? Shouldn't the meetings be open to all interested citizens? How do they decide who should be invited? What is the criteria a citizen must meet in order to be asked to participate? Are these staged Town Hall Meetings?


Language of the law - Can we understand the verbiage of the laws and bills presented for vote? The representative in this morning's meeting admitted he had a staff of 10 reading and interpreting for him. Why would a piece of legislation be written in such a way that either by the language or the length of the legislation that an individual would need assistance in the reading? Should so much legalise be used when the common man is expected to comprehend the letter of the law? Remember, ignorance is no excuse!

As with the Health Care Reform, I have a lot of questions surrounding these meetings. Keep in touch! What do you think?

Opinions

Yes, I know that addage - like butt holes, everyone has one; but, I what I want to impress upon all my readers is the fact I respect your opinions. I may not agree with them, but I am so proud that you are educated enough on the issues to have an opinion. This blog is not for me to expound on my opinions, even though at times I do; it is an avenue for expression of all people.

I will delete any vicious or attacking comments and I will not publish any myself. I have lived through a time of attack, hate, intimidation, threats, and stalking, to name a few, from close friends and mortal enemies; it is not pleasant. It will make you old, tired and untrusting. When an innocent comment can be turned around, upside down, and inside out so that you no longer recognize what is related to have come out of your mouth. Let's don't do that here. It is not nice.

Anyway, I appreciate your visits, comments and opinions. Keep reading, writing, but most of all Keep Smiling!