I know I'm just a basicguy, but it seems to me that the Bush Doctrine (which in reality is the old doctrine of the Western World) has exposed a serious flaw, or chink, in Radical Islam’s holy armor. Bush’s doctrine of God-given Freedom and Liberty to people of every land, culture, and religion has incited a renewed holy jihad. One might ask: Why?
Well, basically, radical Islam obviously cannot trust its own people. Because of this concern, self-styled religious leaders of this movement seek to impose a strict and forbidding law upon its people. If they didn’t, as the history of the Western World attests, they would suffer a miserable defeat at the hands of Freedom and Liberty.
Radical Islam suppresses choice and forces its will upon the masses. They have to. Who in their right mind would choose a god or religion that stifles free thought or expression, hinders people’s motivation to learn and discover more about the secrets of God’s creations, and smother desires to live peacefully in a world with a variety of cultures and beliefs?
Maybe what it really comes down to is that the radicals of radical Islam don’t really trust themselves in a world of Freedom and Liberty. It may be the chink in their personal armor that leads them to such a destructive frenzy. What was it that the radicals did the night before taking flight on 9/11? They took advantage of the “evils” of a free society. Well, basically speaking, at least now they are in a position where their chinked armor is no longer tempted by the evil Western World.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Come to the Summit
I suppose it shouldn't be too hard to understand that a basicguy like me, just doesn't get! It is a hard pill to swallow when you find out you're not as smart as you thought you were. I mean, I have a Basic education (again, that's my high school's name), but I guess its just not enough. What am I talking about?
Health care. That's right, health care. I mean, I really care about health care. Don't you? If you don't, you haven't paid for a doctor's bill or medicine recently. It's obvious the presidential candidates do... at least they keep talking about it. The dems all seem to believe that the best way to fix the problem is to turn it all over to the federal government, they'll fix it. You know, the way they've fixed welfare and social security... with that track record we shouldn't let the government within 100 miles of the health care system. What are the republicans saying? Not much. Their answer is more about letting things ride to see if the market adjusts and eventually provides relief.
The real surprise to me is what the private health care professionals seem to be doing about it. They just keep billing the insurance companies as if they are deep pockets who in turn reach into the pockets of us plain old consumers.
Does it look like anyone really wants to seriously deal with the issue?
Now I know I'm just a basicguy, but basically speaking, if I had anything to do with it, I'd hold a summit on the health care crisis. Key industry practitioners, administrators, and thinkers in the private sector would be invited to attend. I'd lay down the simple truth that leaving things as they are would produce ever more expensive care and force Americans to choose the government/socialized options being spewed out by the dems just to make health more affordable. That solution would be a disaster for the private sector... and for me, and you. Yet people are slowly embracing the idea of national health care.
However, wouldn't it be better if the health care industry worked together to find practical solutions to the problem that allowed them to continue in business and yet provide excellent health care that the rest of the world dreams about? Americans have often stepped up when an identified crisis called. American ingenuity and hard work bailed us out of financial collapse and wars. Why not health care? Let's give them a chance.
So, Mr. or Mrs. President, invite them to "Come to the Summit". It seems to me that common folk, with a common goal, can work together to provide for the greater good. In the end everyone benefits. So, basically speaking, maybe its time to get back to basics. Why isn't anyone out there suggesting such a simple solution? I guess more people need a basic education.
Health care. That's right, health care. I mean, I really care about health care. Don't you? If you don't, you haven't paid for a doctor's bill or medicine recently. It's obvious the presidential candidates do... at least they keep talking about it. The dems all seem to believe that the best way to fix the problem is to turn it all over to the federal government, they'll fix it. You know, the way they've fixed welfare and social security... with that track record we shouldn't let the government within 100 miles of the health care system. What are the republicans saying? Not much. Their answer is more about letting things ride to see if the market adjusts and eventually provides relief.
The real surprise to me is what the private health care professionals seem to be doing about it. They just keep billing the insurance companies as if they are deep pockets who in turn reach into the pockets of us plain old consumers.
Does it look like anyone really wants to seriously deal with the issue?
Now I know I'm just a basicguy, but basically speaking, if I had anything to do with it, I'd hold a summit on the health care crisis. Key industry practitioners, administrators, and thinkers in the private sector would be invited to attend. I'd lay down the simple truth that leaving things as they are would produce ever more expensive care and force Americans to choose the government/socialized options being spewed out by the dems just to make health more affordable. That solution would be a disaster for the private sector... and for me, and you. Yet people are slowly embracing the idea of national health care.
However, wouldn't it be better if the health care industry worked together to find practical solutions to the problem that allowed them to continue in business and yet provide excellent health care that the rest of the world dreams about? Americans have often stepped up when an identified crisis called. American ingenuity and hard work bailed us out of financial collapse and wars. Why not health care? Let's give them a chance.
So, Mr. or Mrs. President, invite them to "Come to the Summit". It seems to me that common folk, with a common goal, can work together to provide for the greater good. In the end everyone benefits. So, basically speaking, maybe its time to get back to basics. Why isn't anyone out there suggesting such a simple solution? I guess more people need a basic education.
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Basically Speaking
A few friends have asked about the use of "basic" in many of my descriptions: basic blab; basic guy; basic thoughts; basic thinker; etc. Well it pretty much stems from my high school experience. I attended Basic High School. No joke. It's as real as money (well, some might challenge the reality of money). I can honestly say that I have a basic education. So, whenever I choose to share a thought in this type of forum, basically speaking, its from a basicguy.
Speaking of basic. I think we need more basic people in the world. Let me rephrase that. I think we need more exposure to basic people in the world. Wasn't there a show once--one of those news magazines--that had a guy traveling to select cities, finding a basic name in the phone book, and doing a story about something unique in that families life? There were some pretty interesting stories.
What do we get? Brittany Spears, Anna Nicole Smith, Howard Stern, Nicole Richey, Obama, Hillary, All Gore. What's basic about these people? In a word, nothing. I find most of the people in the news are overrated. They get show time when what they have to offer should garner no time. People living basic lives generally offer more depth and humanity than those in the lime light. But that's just the opinion of a basicguy.
However, basically speaking, if basic people were thrust into the center of the world's attention, would they remain basic? I would hope so. Some would be tempted and even drawn by the allure of popularity--the world's praise. But I think most would prefer the stardom enjoyed in their little world rather than the world at large.
As for me, I can't think of anyone in the news or in Hollywood or in the political arena that I would rather be--just a basicguy.
Speaking of basic. I think we need more basic people in the world. Let me rephrase that. I think we need more exposure to basic people in the world. Wasn't there a show once--one of those news magazines--that had a guy traveling to select cities, finding a basic name in the phone book, and doing a story about something unique in that families life? There were some pretty interesting stories.
What do we get? Brittany Spears, Anna Nicole Smith, Howard Stern, Nicole Richey, Obama, Hillary, All Gore. What's basic about these people? In a word, nothing. I find most of the people in the news are overrated. They get show time when what they have to offer should garner no time. People living basic lives generally offer more depth and humanity than those in the lime light. But that's just the opinion of a basicguy.
However, basically speaking, if basic people were thrust into the center of the world's attention, would they remain basic? I would hope so. Some would be tempted and even drawn by the allure of popularity--the world's praise. But I think most would prefer the stardom enjoyed in their little world rather than the world at large.
As for me, I can't think of anyone in the news or in Hollywood or in the political arena that I would rather be--just a basicguy.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
A Basic Blab
Is anyone out there as concerned with the state of things in the good ole USA as I am? I hope I'm not alone. But as I overhear conversations at work, listen to reporters on TV, and read the news, I get the feeling that forces are moving the world I've known in new, but concerning directions. More and more people seem to be embracing things that have always been hands off for me. Sometimes it feels like my world is shrinking around me.
You're probably wondering what I'm blabbing about. I suppose that is what you get from someone with a "basic" education.
Why is it that more and more people are looking for handouts? Would rather play for a living instead of work? Who often cheat their employer? Who hope to sue for wealth instead of saving their money? "It's the easy way or no way"… way more selfish than self-less… thinking only of self instead of the greater good.
I know I shouldn't pick on our congressmen this way (joke). Actually, you would be hard-pressed to find any organization or group of people that weren't severely affected by these influences. And just think, I haven't even scratched the surface of those things that are more concerning than these.
As the world gets uglier by the day, its important to find those who are doing their best to counter-balance the negative. I think I'll watch for examples for a couple of days and report what I find. In the meantime, be good for change. :-)
You're probably wondering what I'm blabbing about. I suppose that is what you get from someone with a "basic" education.
Why is it that more and more people are looking for handouts? Would rather play for a living instead of work? Who often cheat their employer? Who hope to sue for wealth instead of saving their money? "It's the easy way or no way"… way more selfish than self-less… thinking only of self instead of the greater good.
I know I shouldn't pick on our congressmen this way (joke). Actually, you would be hard-pressed to find any organization or group of people that weren't severely affected by these influences. And just think, I haven't even scratched the surface of those things that are more concerning than these.
As the world gets uglier by the day, its important to find those who are doing their best to counter-balance the negative. I think I'll watch for examples for a couple of days and report what I find. In the meantime, be good for change. :-)
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