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State of the Union Address...thoughts?
I didn't watch the whole thing, but most of it.
It was a good bit of rhetoric, but it did spark some hope, for me personally. I think it was wonderful that all of the different people...from different tragedies/experiences were included. I cried watching the parents of the girl who was just shot and killed, just days after performing at the inaguration. I could see the pain in their eyes. And watching Gabby Gifford just makes me SO sad....God love her. She was just robbed of so much.
You know..it would be SO nice if we could just all take away from it the things that mean something to each of us, without the inevitable media evaluation (bashing/praising) that's coming. Soon, we'll be hearing how many times Obama blinked, how many minutes the applause lasted, what everyone was wearing. Who cares...let's just get down to business, and make this country what it is...a great place with great people from all walks of life.
I wish the President the best...he's got a tough road ahead of him and a lot of issues to face. I would like to see all the leaders stand together and realize that they're playing for the same team. I know it's a pipe dream, but that's okay. I'm feeling patriotic...and having hope is a good thing.
It was a good bit of rhetoric, but it did spark some hope, for me personally. I think it was wonderful that all of the different people...from different tragedies/experiences were included. I cried watching the parents of the girl who was just shot and killed, just days after performing at the inaguration. I could see the pain in their eyes. And watching Gabby Gifford just makes me SO sad....God love her. She was just robbed of so much.
You know..it would be SO nice if we could just all take away from it the things that mean something to each of us, without the inevitable media evaluation (bashing/praising) that's coming. Soon, we'll be hearing how many times Obama blinked, how many minutes the applause lasted, what everyone was wearing. Who cares...let's just get down to business, and make this country what it is...a great place with great people from all walks of life.
I wish the President the best...he's got a tough road ahead of him and a lot of issues to face. I would like to see all the leaders stand together and realize that they're playing for the same team. I know it's a pipe dream, but that's okay. I'm feeling patriotic...and having hope is a good thing.
"Stop insulting people just because they don't agree with your version of reality..."
You know that my comment wasn't directed at anyone in particular, right? I guess I'm not sure what/who you're referring to, when you say "...insulting people...".
And I'll edit what I said.
Before: Let others work hard so that those others can provide for those that don't want to work hard
After: Let others work hard so that those others can provide for those that don't HAVE AS MUCH
Better?
You know that my comment wasn't directed at anyone in particular, right? I guess I'm not sure what/who you're referring to, when you say "...insulting people...".
And I'll edit what I said.
Before: Let others work hard so that those others can provide for those that don't want to work hard
After: Let others work hard so that those others can provide for those that don't HAVE AS MUCH
Better?
Having the minimum wage raised so those who work hard can earn enough to not be entirely impoverished is not what I call having others work hard to provide things for them.
Stop insulting people just because they don't agree with your version of reality !
Stop insulting people just because they don't agree with your version of reality !
Oh El. Whatever am I going to do with you!! It is no more true that the left wants everything handed to them then it is that the right only cares about themselves. Those sterotypes are the kinda thing that get people into trouble.
Most PEOPLE care about others, work hard (or would like to) and are just all around good folks who want a decent life for themselves and their children. Right and left really doesn't define who someone is as a human being. At least I don't think so. I know plenty of decent hardworking caring giving folks who identify with both parties.
Most PEOPLE care about others, work hard (or would like to) and are just all around good folks who want a decent life for themselves and their children. Right and left really doesn't define who someone is as a human being. At least I don't think so. I know plenty of decent hardworking caring giving folks who identify with both parties.
SM: you nailed it. The (2) "opposing" sides, want (2) COMPLETELY different things, as far as the direction of the country is concerned.
Right-
I work hard so I can get ahead
Left-
Let others work hard so that those others can provide for those that don't want to work hard
In my humble opinion... the Left's opinion, is that the Right exists to provide for them and the common good.
Without the Right, the Left becomes non existent.
Not true, of the other way around. If the left didn't exist, the Right would keep on trucking.
That's ONE point that I think escapes the Left. Without the Right, and the "revenue" they suck from us, they cannot exist.
As I said, not true of the other way around. Without them, we'd be just fine and dandy.
Right-
I work hard so I can get ahead
Left-
Let others work hard so that those others can provide for those that don't want to work hard
In my humble opinion... the Left's opinion, is that the Right exists to provide for them and the common good.
Without the Right, the Left becomes non existent.
Not true, of the other way around. If the left didn't exist, the Right would keep on trucking.
That's ONE point that I think escapes the Left. Without the Right, and the "revenue" they suck from us, they cannot exist.
As I said, not true of the other way around. Without them, we'd be just fine and dandy.
What is interesting (well, interesting from my perspective, but probably quite frustrating if you are American) is that I truly do believe both parties and probably the majority of American citizens DO want the same outcomes for their country. Economic stability, prosperity, equality, etc. etc. I think most people have their hearts and minds in the right place. There are just two completely opposing views of how to get there. Social issues are different....people everywhere have always been and will probably remain quite divided, and that's fine. But the major issues people agree on what they want to happen, just differ on the path there.
I still think the true problem comes down to politicians more interested in power and being right then in doing what is right. Surely the two parties could both make more concessions and meet more in the middle if they tried. It just feels like they aren't even trying right now. No wonder Americans are so darned frustrated. I would be too. Heck, I am just as an observer.
I still think the true problem comes down to politicians more interested in power and being right then in doing what is right. Surely the two parties could both make more concessions and meet more in the middle if they tried. It just feels like they aren't even trying right now. No wonder Americans are so darned frustrated. I would be too. Heck, I am just as an observer.
It is ashame but not surprising. There are two totally opposing visions for this country. not sure how to intermingle those. I'm more conservative and will say that the liberal agenda makes me very uncomfortable. I can only imagine if I were farther right and imagine those at the far left feel like those on the right are completely wrong. We are just at a point where people literally want different things for this country and we are all pretty divided. The only thing I can think of is to find the common areas in the middle and focus on those as peace offerings and then branch out from there.
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