Couldn't Resist Sharing...

I had to share.
The simplicity of the analogy is amazing.
And there you have it.
{My opinion}

I don't get it.

The elected officials of all parties and all states are doing a fine job...just kidding!!!

I generally avoid discussions about religion and politics. In an effort to clarify exactly what my motivation is for this post...it is this:
'What the heck I am missing?'
And so, I am going to jump into the arena. It is because it has become basically unavoidable. Even short snippets of the news manage to further the great divide: that would be people who are willing to give this administration [mainly...President Obama] a chance to turn things around...and those who oppose any, many, and future attempts to change things [like the health care reform].
I keep hearing about how much the federal deficit will increase because of the health care reform which will help millions of Americans of all ages. There are rallies that while we are selling out our children's futures, the deficit is reaching...a gazillion dollars...
Here's my question:
Why is it that I don't hear the same ranting about the gazillion dollars that has gone to and continues to be spent on the wars [initiated by the former administration] and how they have already sent the deficit into orbit?
When the current deficit activity is tossed around the media, isn't it added to the deficit that was already there reflecting the spending of previous administrators? I am not understanding why that is not as talked about...Am I missing something?
Please take notice of the fact that I did not add emotional comment to the topics of the war or the health care reform. My question is about the deficit: Why are the current changes that will cost money... getting the flack for a future federal deficit... that was already in amounts which are unimaginable... from the past?

What a concept!

Just have to say it!! I have watched 3 commercials with the current New York State Governor Patterson asking for support to reelect him.
All three messages speak of what he has accomplished [whether popular or not], his education [focused enough to complete it in less time than usual], and his record thusfar [ after accepting the job when Elliott Spitzer had to unexpectedly resign]. He states that he has made [governor]mistakes that he has learned from and has the best interest of the people of NY as his priority. There are tough decisions necessary to get the economy working, and we know from Abe Lincoln that you can't please all of the people all of the time. Not once does Patterson badmouth other candidates or point out the opponents' lack of talent, indiscretions, or party affiliations. He speaks about himself.
Holy mackeral! How refreshing! And interesting to watch and listen.
I am NOT campaigning for/against him.
My one and only point is that it is possible to run for office stating facts about yourself and your plans/ideas without being negative or evil.
Kudos to him!

Smile...for the camel's aching back!

Okay everybody...listen up!

Whether or not you voted for Obama for President, the fact is that we can move forward faster if his every move is not scrutinized looking for a possible negative slant. Why must the Olympic 2016 games in Rio be debated as to whether the President helped or hurt the cause?

South America has never hosted the Olympics...EVER! We didn't lose anything...Rio finally gets to host the games. We still get to participate, and be so very proud of our athletes and our country.

For an administration trying to pull together the economy, a war, health care for everyone, and world peace [to name a few top priorities], it must be very discouraging to be constantly 'spoken about' as less than acceptable. I admire the way that the President has been able to weather the storm when it is always a high tide with a strong 'nay-saying' rip tide.

Our political system needs some overhauling...the Congress, governors, mayors, ...everyone could be a part of the solution.

So, how 'bout it? Just for today[ and then one day at a time],

If you can't find something positive to say...

let a smile be your statement!