My thought for today is.... everyone should get off Barack Obama's ass. I did not vote for him..... I do not like him as President. But whose fault is it that he is President? You and I know that it is our fault. The Democrats put this post turtle up and the Republicans put up the other two numb nuts. So let's face it.... Not much of a choice. Here lies the problem "Lousy Candidates". And this is understandable. Anyone with half a brain who does not have an ego the size of Texas is not going to run and be abused. Not much we can do about that. But here are some possible solutions.
1. Only citizens who are 18+ years of age and of sound mental capacity AND PAY TAXES can vote. If you only pay local taxes, you can only vote in local elections. You pay only state taxes, you can only vote in state elections. To vote for congress and the President you must pay federal taxes. If this was the case, I think that all those collage kids who voted for "change" would have been SOL.
2. All citizens who meet #1 MUST VOTE or pay a monetary fine. Nothing outrageous but it should be meaningful.... say $300.00. I think most people will find that they are willing to save $300.00 by spending an hour or less to vote. OK stop your whining. Voting is not that hard, especially with absentee ballots. Step up and be part of the solution. Of course there should be valid exclusions such as medical/sickness/injury. But not missing a train or stuck in traffic. Plan your life better or come up $300.
3. Have a "None of the Above" option on the ballot. If the "None of the Above" option takes more votes than those running...Oh boy! Start all over... right from the beginning with primaries. Do not pass go and do not collect $200! So you say who will be President while a new election is run and held. Very simple NO ONE. Let the House and Senate muck it up without the president hanging there as lightning rod for criticism. If this happens a few times, no one will be happy and maybe the parties will stop throwing crap up against the wall hoping something sticks. Additionally, you and I will give some serious consideration to who is running and stop voting for the "lesser of two evils".
Thanks for reading and keep your powder dry!
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Saturday, September 4, 2010
I Prefer Being the Hammer
As I was cutting the lawn the other day, I was thinking about some issues that are going on in my life. One has to do with my son and some of the things he has been dealing with. Lets be clear before I go any further. I love my kids. Would do anything for them. Period.
So, thinking about him I feel he is just not understanding how life works and were he fits in. Here is how I see it. You are either the Hammer or the Nail. This is not the same as being good or bad. When you compare these the relationship of the hammer and the nail too the world, there are a lot of similarities.
1. There are always more nails then hammers. So in life, there are always more of those who follow the those who lead.
2. Nails are important as are hammers. Each really cannot do much could without the other. Same for followers and leaders.
3. Good hammers and nails are valued to varying degrees. Bad hammers and nails are always discarded and left to rust away. Good people are valued to varying degrees. Bad people are shunned and avoided.
Here is were things start getting a little more one sided.
4. One is always looking for a particular hammer to do a particular job. And although one looks for nails, there are a usually whole bunch to choose from. Same in life. Certain leaders are needed for certain jobs. There is never a lack of followers / workers.
5. You will reuse a hammer over and over again. Once you use a nail, you really do not give it much thought. In life, people who are leaders will be involved in multiple projects and goings on. The followers for the most part do their one thing and do not experiment.
6. The hammer is the one that is hitting the nail. Leaders are usually on top giving the orders. When the job is done they move on. The followers are the ones doing the hard work that remains.
7. When I hammer is broken, it is usually repaired though not always. Sometimes it is thrown away or just left sitting somewhere. Not so much for the nail. If it breaks, it is dispensable and easily discarded.
8. If a nail is being stubborn, the hammer will keep hitting the nail. Sometime a BIGGER hammer is brought in (see 4#). The nail will usually yield to the hammer's will at some point or it bends/breaks. If it bends/breaks #7 will then apply. Leaders do not give up easily. If the follower does not follow he is left behind.
9. People take care of their hammers and deem them important. Nails on the other hand are easy to come by. People want to be with leaders and leaders get the most out of life. Followers are generally walked all over and sit on the side as life passes them by.
To sum it all up, one needs to choose to be the hammer or the nail. I Prefer Being the Hammer.
So, thinking about him I feel he is just not understanding how life works and were he fits in. Here is how I see it. You are either the Hammer or the Nail. This is not the same as being good or bad. When you compare these the relationship of the hammer and the nail too the world, there are a lot of similarities.
1. There are always more nails then hammers. So in life, there are always more of those who follow the those who lead.
2. Nails are important as are hammers. Each really cannot do much could without the other. Same for followers and leaders.
3. Good hammers and nails are valued to varying degrees. Bad hammers and nails are always discarded and left to rust away. Good people are valued to varying degrees. Bad people are shunned and avoided.
Here is were things start getting a little more one sided.
4. One is always looking for a particular hammer to do a particular job. And although one looks for nails, there are a usually whole bunch to choose from. Same in life. Certain leaders are needed for certain jobs. There is never a lack of followers / workers.
5. You will reuse a hammer over and over again. Once you use a nail, you really do not give it much thought. In life, people who are leaders will be involved in multiple projects and goings on. The followers for the most part do their one thing and do not experiment.
6. The hammer is the one that is hitting the nail. Leaders are usually on top giving the orders. When the job is done they move on. The followers are the ones doing the hard work that remains.
7. When I hammer is broken, it is usually repaired though not always. Sometimes it is thrown away or just left sitting somewhere. Not so much for the nail. If it breaks, it is dispensable and easily discarded.
8. If a nail is being stubborn, the hammer will keep hitting the nail. Sometime a BIGGER hammer is brought in (see 4#). The nail will usually yield to the hammer's will at some point or it bends/breaks. If it bends/breaks #7 will then apply. Leaders do not give up easily. If the follower does not follow he is left behind.
9. People take care of their hammers and deem them important. Nails on the other hand are easy to come by. People want to be with leaders and leaders get the most out of life. Followers are generally walked all over and sit on the side as life passes them by.
To sum it all up, one needs to choose to be the hammer or the nail. I Prefer Being the Hammer.
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