Hey All - It's About that time!
Yes, it's not exactly news right now, but it still bugs me the way last week's debate went down. I've posted many, many times about what it means to be Bulletproof: to never be ruffled by other peoples' insults and conduct; to prevent offenses from getting under your skin; to repel any attempt to ruin your mood.
Aaaaaand then there's Trump.
I remember telling everyone I knew, I bet I know what his advisors are telling him. It was funny when you busted balls with Jeb Bush, and it was entertaining when you, Cruz, and Rubio made like the Three Stooges. But you CAN'T do that with Hillary! She'll make you look like an idiot if you handle that debate the same way!
So for about five minutes, he was cool, calm, and collected. After that, he went right back to being thin-skinned and combative when he could have been smooth and smart. It was very difficult to watch. Yes, he made a few nice recoveries - I'll release my tax returns when you release your deleted emails - but in all the time he spent reacting and responding to her nonsense, he could have challenged her about Benghazi. And the presence of Bill and Chelsea in the room should not have been an excuse not to bring up Lewinsky and Company once the opportunity presented itself.
To her credit, this is what attorneys in the area I practice do. They try to distract the Judge and the other side in hopes that arguments against them will not be stated on the record, and therefore waived. But experienced attorneys know not to leave the hearing room without raising those issues no matter what the other side does. Donald, by comparison, is very lucky that there will be two more debates.
But my issue with Donald's debate performance is that he presented a textbook example of what it looks like when you're NOT bulletproof. He got so rattled . . . so defensive . . . so unhinged . . . did he want Saturday Night Live to have a field day with him on their premiere?! No, Mr. Trump. Please!
Don't misunderstand me, I'm human too. I know how it feels not be bulletproof when pressed or pushed. But normally that happens with me when I'm confronted with people with whom I don't expect to keep my guard up against. NOT when it's someone who can't have a free pass! Had he kept his guard up and steamrolled right over her snarkiness, he might have won.
As Betas, since we are often more empathetic than our more high-conflict counterparts, we sometimes take things to heart when it does not help us to do so. We often react to distractions that are designed to let our adversaries off the hook. Only with a strong amount of emotional maturity can we prevent them from antagonizing us. The amount that Trump so sorely needed.
How? Here:
(1) Armor yourself: Your internal feelings are stable, if not at ease. Your skin is so thick that even the best aimed barb bounces off into the audience.
(2) Prepare yourself: EXPECT them to try to get you off your game. When you know which way they'll go, you'll be better equipped to deflect them.
(3) Believe in yourself: They want to break your confidence. Make it unbreakable.
Night All!
This blog is meant for the advancement, redemption, and self actualization of those who have not been taught how to properly manage their emotions, and have suffered due to this lack of information. While we in no way defend those who have harmed us, we also do not make ourselves triggered and manipulated by people and things we cannot control. Through the application of the Eight Pillars, we can move forward and become the strong, unflappable, respectable people we were meant to be.
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Sunday, November 11, 2012
The Nation Has Spoken
This one may be a few days after the fact, but it bears mention nonetheless . . . .
The 2012 election was one of the most contentious, high-conflict, and polarizing elections in American history, as I stated in my October 28, 2012 blog post. But Tuesday night, just before 11pm, our electorate finally made its decision. In a quick and decisive come-from-behind victory, President Barack Obama secured most of the electoral-vote-heavy swing states that he needed within an hour. Finally, with the most populous counties of Northern Ohio reporting in, the President secured the 270 electoral votes he needed for re-election. He graciously thanked his supporters for carrying him through, while his opponent, Governor Romney, gave an equally gracious concession speech.
So where do we go from here? Allow me to explain:
(1) FOR THOSE WHO VOTED FOR MITT ROMNEY: You rallied behind your candidate, and he set forth an ambitious and determined campaign. His platform emphasized the weaknesses of the current administration, and he made an excellent case for himself to bring "Morning in America" once more. However, democracy is based on majority rule, and the majority has chosen not to elect him. You can still acknowledge the good he has done for this country, both of his home states, his company, his church, and his family. And you can also follow some advice my father learned in the Army: "Even if you don't respect the man, you must respect the Office he holds." And that man is still Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces, the chair of the Executive Branch of the Government, the Leader of the Free World, and the representative of our country abroad.
The election was the opportunity for those who sought new leadership and a new direction to exercise their constitutional rights to do so. However, those who sought to keep this President were in the majority, and he earned re-election fair and square, with or without Florida's votes. For the next four years, barring any fortuitous circumstances, he will continue as President. Until that time, when both parties will select people best qualified to lead this nation for the next four years after that, it is best to respect the Office this man holds, and to acknowledge that he has a job to do.
(2) FOR THOSE WHO VOTED FOR PRESIDENT OBAMA: As I stated in the October 28th post, keep the celebrations and gloating to the bare minimum. You've done enough dancing in the streets for now, and you'll get another chance to do a little more this January 21st. Otherwise, this President has much to do in his second term. He has an economy that has not yet shown the recovery this country needs, and strained relationships with at least one of our allies. He has one war in progress that started right after 9/11, with little reason for it to continue. And quite frankly, he governs a nation with nearly half its population not confident in his leadership abilities. He could easily disregard what those people think, because he never has to worry about being re-elected again, but that's a mistake. He is still accountable to all citizens, even the ones that wanted to vote him out of office. He must now unite this country, and explain why it is important to put our political and philosophical differences aside for the sake of cooperation.
Above all else, now is also the time for this country to put aside the antagonism and divisiveness that characterized this election, and rally behind this President, regardless of who voted for him and who did not. More conflict and disagreement will only keep us deadlocked and paralyzed. Let's hope that our elected officials can put aside party loyalty for the common good.
That's my piece, all. Have a good night, and a Happy Veterans Day to those who have answered the call of duty and served to protect and defend this country.
The 2012 election was one of the most contentious, high-conflict, and polarizing elections in American history, as I stated in my October 28, 2012 blog post. But Tuesday night, just before 11pm, our electorate finally made its decision. In a quick and decisive come-from-behind victory, President Barack Obama secured most of the electoral-vote-heavy swing states that he needed within an hour. Finally, with the most populous counties of Northern Ohio reporting in, the President secured the 270 electoral votes he needed for re-election. He graciously thanked his supporters for carrying him through, while his opponent, Governor Romney, gave an equally gracious concession speech.
So where do we go from here? Allow me to explain:
(1) FOR THOSE WHO VOTED FOR MITT ROMNEY: You rallied behind your candidate, and he set forth an ambitious and determined campaign. His platform emphasized the weaknesses of the current administration, and he made an excellent case for himself to bring "Morning in America" once more. However, democracy is based on majority rule, and the majority has chosen not to elect him. You can still acknowledge the good he has done for this country, both of his home states, his company, his church, and his family. And you can also follow some advice my father learned in the Army: "Even if you don't respect the man, you must respect the Office he holds." And that man is still Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces, the chair of the Executive Branch of the Government, the Leader of the Free World, and the representative of our country abroad.
The election was the opportunity for those who sought new leadership and a new direction to exercise their constitutional rights to do so. However, those who sought to keep this President were in the majority, and he earned re-election fair and square, with or without Florida's votes. For the next four years, barring any fortuitous circumstances, he will continue as President. Until that time, when both parties will select people best qualified to lead this nation for the next four years after that, it is best to respect the Office this man holds, and to acknowledge that he has a job to do.
(2) FOR THOSE WHO VOTED FOR PRESIDENT OBAMA: As I stated in the October 28th post, keep the celebrations and gloating to the bare minimum. You've done enough dancing in the streets for now, and you'll get another chance to do a little more this January 21st. Otherwise, this President has much to do in his second term. He has an economy that has not yet shown the recovery this country needs, and strained relationships with at least one of our allies. He has one war in progress that started right after 9/11, with little reason for it to continue. And quite frankly, he governs a nation with nearly half its population not confident in his leadership abilities. He could easily disregard what those people think, because he never has to worry about being re-elected again, but that's a mistake. He is still accountable to all citizens, even the ones that wanted to vote him out of office. He must now unite this country, and explain why it is important to put our political and philosophical differences aside for the sake of cooperation.
Above all else, now is also the time for this country to put aside the antagonism and divisiveness that characterized this election, and rally behind this President, regardless of who voted for him and who did not. More conflict and disagreement will only keep us deadlocked and paralyzed. Let's hope that our elected officials can put aside party loyalty for the common good.
That's my piece, all. Have a good night, and a Happy Veterans Day to those who have answered the call of duty and served to protect and defend this country.
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Two Races
Good Evening All!
Those of us on the Eastern Seaboard have now battened down our hatches for the second hurricane in two years. However, as I write, there are no gale-force winds, driving rain, or gigantic hailstones. Call it reverse Murphy's Law -- when you're Prepared to the teeth for something, it either does not happen or is revealed to be non-threatening. It's when you're NOT prepared for it that it bites you in the haunches! Either way, I've stocked up for a storm, and have been assured that the MTA subways have been shut down until further notice. We await news of its reopening . . . .
Next week, we'll be treated to two races. One is crucial for the athlete in all of us, and one is even more crucial to the future of our country.
A week from today, I will have completed my 7th NYC Marathon. Unlike other years, when I've trained with a group in Central Park two nights a week and once every weekend, I've gone it alone. I used the official 20-week NYRR training program and used it with the MapMyRun app on my phone.
While there may be those who think social media has gone too far, enabling us to track our very movements at any time, I respectfully disagreed. Every time I've posted my training results, even when I thought I wasn't at my best, there was always somebody giving me a thumbs-up. It's just a little blip on a screen, a rendering of someone's name, a small helping of bits and bytes, but it's a good thing to see.
Our sport thrives on encouragement and positive reinforcement. It is through these constant reminders that mere novices are able to gain enough strength and speed to transform their bodies in ways not thought possible. It is also through these constant reminders that those who may already have some experience in this sport can still rise to yet another level. So to all my friends, family, acquaintances, confidantes, and otherwise important people, I'd like to thank you in advance for all the likes and comments. You helped me raise my game this year, and I hope to convert that into a PR next week.
Aaaaand then there's that other race, which will end two days after the fun one. Yes, the 2012 Presidential Election will finally be delivered to us, the voters, to elect our leaders as can only be done in a democratic republic such as ours. It's not a day heralded by parades and fireworks, but it is the most important American holiday, second only to Thanksgiving. In other parts of the world, even to this day, criticism is squashed, dissent is eliminated, and opposition results in death or torture. Yet here in America, our forebears granted to us the right to select our leaders to govern as we see best, and to elect new leaders if those initially elected cannot succeed. Or, on the other hand, where the applicable constitution or charter allows, we can re-elect those leaders who have succeeded.
This election will go down in history as one of the most high-conflict, polarizing, and downright ugly elections ever seen. It pitted two opposite visions of America against each other, and exposed some damning weaknesses on both sides, leading many to lose confidence in the system I praised above. And through the magic of social media, it has pitted these opposing visions of America against each other with fire and venom not seen since the 1860's (this is meant for dramatic effect, I'm sure there were other eras with more conflict, I just don't leave myself enough editing time to be sure).
But when the final ballot is tabulated, a winner is declared, and a loser concedes, I can only hope that we turn our thoughts to a united America. I can only hope that those who support the winning candidate can limit their celebrations to one day following the election, and then a little bit more on Inauguration Day, and then turn their attention to the fulfillment of all campaign promises and/or logical and cogent explanations as to why they cannot be fulfilled, and what can be done instead. I can also hope that those who support the losing candidate can graciously put their angry rhetoric to the side and focus on what can still be done to ensure that their interests can still be represented with respect and civility towards our democratically-elected leader.
Shocking as it may seem, it's actually easier to run 26.2 miles than it is for us as Americans to set differences aside for the sake of our national interests. Maybe we could learn from this election how sticking to party lines and engaging in groupthink prevents our nation from moving forward, and make more attempts to avoid this four years from now.
That's my peace, all. My thoughts and prayers are for the continued safety of everyone who may be in Hurricane Sandy's path. Stay safe!
Those of us on the Eastern Seaboard have now battened down our hatches for the second hurricane in two years. However, as I write, there are no gale-force winds, driving rain, or gigantic hailstones. Call it reverse Murphy's Law -- when you're Prepared to the teeth for something, it either does not happen or is revealed to be non-threatening. It's when you're NOT prepared for it that it bites you in the haunches! Either way, I've stocked up for a storm, and have been assured that the MTA subways have been shut down until further notice. We await news of its reopening . . . .
Next week, we'll be treated to two races. One is crucial for the athlete in all of us, and one is even more crucial to the future of our country.
A week from today, I will have completed my 7th NYC Marathon. Unlike other years, when I've trained with a group in Central Park two nights a week and once every weekend, I've gone it alone. I used the official 20-week NYRR training program and used it with the MapMyRun app on my phone.
While there may be those who think social media has gone too far, enabling us to track our very movements at any time, I respectfully disagreed. Every time I've posted my training results, even when I thought I wasn't at my best, there was always somebody giving me a thumbs-up. It's just a little blip on a screen, a rendering of someone's name, a small helping of bits and bytes, but it's a good thing to see.
Our sport thrives on encouragement and positive reinforcement. It is through these constant reminders that mere novices are able to gain enough strength and speed to transform their bodies in ways not thought possible. It is also through these constant reminders that those who may already have some experience in this sport can still rise to yet another level. So to all my friends, family, acquaintances, confidantes, and otherwise important people, I'd like to thank you in advance for all the likes and comments. You helped me raise my game this year, and I hope to convert that into a PR next week.
Aaaaand then there's that other race, which will end two days after the fun one. Yes, the 2012 Presidential Election will finally be delivered to us, the voters, to elect our leaders as can only be done in a democratic republic such as ours. It's not a day heralded by parades and fireworks, but it is the most important American holiday, second only to Thanksgiving. In other parts of the world, even to this day, criticism is squashed, dissent is eliminated, and opposition results in death or torture. Yet here in America, our forebears granted to us the right to select our leaders to govern as we see best, and to elect new leaders if those initially elected cannot succeed. Or, on the other hand, where the applicable constitution or charter allows, we can re-elect those leaders who have succeeded.
This election will go down in history as one of the most high-conflict, polarizing, and downright ugly elections ever seen. It pitted two opposite visions of America against each other, and exposed some damning weaknesses on both sides, leading many to lose confidence in the system I praised above. And through the magic of social media, it has pitted these opposing visions of America against each other with fire and venom not seen since the 1860's (this is meant for dramatic effect, I'm sure there were other eras with more conflict, I just don't leave myself enough editing time to be sure).
But when the final ballot is tabulated, a winner is declared, and a loser concedes, I can only hope that we turn our thoughts to a united America. I can only hope that those who support the winning candidate can limit their celebrations to one day following the election, and then a little bit more on Inauguration Day, and then turn their attention to the fulfillment of all campaign promises and/or logical and cogent explanations as to why they cannot be fulfilled, and what can be done instead. I can also hope that those who support the losing candidate can graciously put their angry rhetoric to the side and focus on what can still be done to ensure that their interests can still be represented with respect and civility towards our democratically-elected leader.
Shocking as it may seem, it's actually easier to run 26.2 miles than it is for us as Americans to set differences aside for the sake of our national interests. Maybe we could learn from this election how sticking to party lines and engaging in groupthink prevents our nation from moving forward, and make more attempts to avoid this four years from now.
That's my peace, all. My thoughts and prayers are for the continued safety of everyone who may be in Hurricane Sandy's path. Stay safe!
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Election Year
Every four years, by coincidence at the same time as the Summer Olympic Games, we Americans are granted the duty and responsibility of choosing our next President. It is never an easy choice, as both candidates are almost always greatly qualified, yet also greatly flawed. Even more so, because all governing bodies in our nation and its subdivisions are ruled by a very adversarial two-party system, the election becomes more of an un-popularity contest -- whomever gets the least amount of mud slung at him or her is the winner.
It's very easy to forget that whether we consider ourselves liberals or conservatives, Democrats or Republicans, we're all really on the same side. We still both love this country and what it stands for. We still both care about the economy, jobs, and crime prevention. We still both care about freedom and liberty. We've just gotten so wound up in party lines and adverse rhetoric that we've forgotten all about what made this country great -- all I have to do is look at the photos and buttons shared by all of the liberal and conservative friends I have on Facebook, all smearing and maligning the opposition's candidate to make them appear completely undesirable, to be reminded of how far off-course we've gotten.
So, with all due respect to Mr. Obama, Mr. Romney, and the parties they represent, I propose the dismantling of both parties, and the introduction of several independent parties, to present "outsider" and "dark-horse" candidates to run for all offices at the national, state, and local levels. Our positions will consist of combining the best and most logical positions of the Democrats and Republicans as follows:
OUR BLUE PICKS:
Abortion: Keep it legal and keep it safe. That only means we're pro-choice, but not that we're pro-abortion. Once you realize exactly what the procedure entails, you realize that very few women leave the facility as if it were a day at the spa. It's a very personal, heart-wrenching choice that many women face, and there are circumstances where it is absolutely necessary. It's not a get out of jail free card, or a license to be irresponsible. Rather, it's a last resort, because when two heterosexual adults engage in a process that was naturally designed for one purpose, there is always a possibility that that purpose may be achieved unintentionally, even with all of modern science's advantages.If the would-be parents of a child-to-be are not able or willing to commit to raising a child, and risk giving that child a miserable upbringing, the option should remain available. Also, the would-be father should be notified of the process.
Anti-bullying laws: Mandatory in all 50 states. That doesn't mean we're raising a generation of tattle-tales. It means we're raising a generation of people who understand that actions have consequences. To those who claim that these laws somehow affect free speech, our position is that any words or action that lower self-esteem, reverse or disrupt the educational process, or encourage suicide, are not protected. As the Supreme Court found in the obscenity decisions of the 1970's, you know it when you see it.
Obama Care: Keep it. There are far too many people who cannot afford health insurance, and would likely go bankrupt if they suffered a catastrophic injury that was not caused at work or in a motor vehicle accident. If need be, the tax/penalty could be reduced to be less prejudicial to those who will not purchase health insurance, but the entire purpose was the make health insurance affordable for those who need it, but cannot have it.
Gay Marriage: Mandatory in all 50 states, and DOMA should be struck down as unconstitutional. Homosexuals are just as capable as feeling the same natural and committed love for one another as a man and a woman do, and they should enjoy the same benefits of that committed relationship.
Marijuana: Oh, just legalize it already! "Just say no" was an epic fail, as was Prohibition. Why waste taxpayer money by locking up Jerry Garcia and Method Man?
(now I'm envisioning the two of them smoking up behind bars, LOL)
OUR RED PICKS:
Immigration: If Congress and ICE found better ways to control the border and prevent illegal immigration, the State of Arizona would not have felt compelled to infringe on an area preempted by the federal government. To live and work in the United States, you must be a citizen, you must pay the same taxes that all other citizens pay, and you will learn English. In fact, for just this purpose, English will be the official language of the United States of America. It will be required as part of the citizenship test, and those who cannot learn the basic fundamentals of the language will be denied citizenship. In all other respects, the process will made simpler so that the desire to remain undocumented will dissipate. Nonetheless, conviction of a crime will result in instant deportation to your country of origin.
Welfare: Families with one child who are on welfare will be denied additional benefits if they have any more children within 20 years of the first child's birth.
Alcohol: All states will be granted the option of lowering the drinking age back to 19. This is not done to encourage binge drinking on college campuses -- rather, doing so will make the desire to drink less and less appealing, as there will no longer be the "outlaw" image attached to it. Rather, those between the ages of 19 and 21 will realize that purchasing beer is about as exciting as buying toilet paper, and the consumption of same will not be the center of social life that it sometimes becomes.
Terrorist Activity: The KKK, neo-Nazi groups, and Islamic Jihadists will be required to register with the Department of Homeland Security if they plan to form non-profit corporations or other organizations, and submit to regular and random audits of their activities and records. Doing so will not limit or infringe their sacred "free speech" or "peaceful assembly" rights, but will instead keep the public informed of what their planned activities might be.
Religion: Ten Commandments. Every courthouse. Every school. Every bank. Every prison. Get with the program. To throw a bone to the atheists and agnostics, they should only be designated by the appropriate Roman numeral or Hebrew letter so they won't be "offended" by the mere mention of the name of G-D -- and they should be displayed right under the slogan "In G-D We Trust."
(oh crud, now we're gonna have a schism over whether to put Roman numerals or Hebrew letters -- dammit Allweiss, be consistent!)
And so, "My Fellow Americans" (damn I always thought that was annoying), my entreaty to you is that we put aside partisan politics, reach across the aisle, and do away with the contrasting primary colors that only divide us further. Rather, take positions from both sides that benefit our country the best, and find candidates that will espouse them and commit to them once elected. If you don't see any candidates who will commit to them, don't elect them. Or better yet, be one!
DISCLAIMER: The preceding message was not an endorsement of either candidate, of either party, or of any one particular political philosophy. Those who disagree are welcome to comment or respond via Blogger, Twitter, Facebook, or other social media, provided you do as my father taught me, and choose your words wisely.
It's very easy to forget that whether we consider ourselves liberals or conservatives, Democrats or Republicans, we're all really on the same side. We still both love this country and what it stands for. We still both care about the economy, jobs, and crime prevention. We still both care about freedom and liberty. We've just gotten so wound up in party lines and adverse rhetoric that we've forgotten all about what made this country great -- all I have to do is look at the photos and buttons shared by all of the liberal and conservative friends I have on Facebook, all smearing and maligning the opposition's candidate to make them appear completely undesirable, to be reminded of how far off-course we've gotten.
So, with all due respect to Mr. Obama, Mr. Romney, and the parties they represent, I propose the dismantling of both parties, and the introduction of several independent parties, to present "outsider" and "dark-horse" candidates to run for all offices at the national, state, and local levels. Our positions will consist of combining the best and most logical positions of the Democrats and Republicans as follows:
OUR BLUE PICKS:
Abortion: Keep it legal and keep it safe. That only means we're pro-choice, but not that we're pro-abortion. Once you realize exactly what the procedure entails, you realize that very few women leave the facility as if it were a day at the spa. It's a very personal, heart-wrenching choice that many women face, and there are circumstances where it is absolutely necessary. It's not a get out of jail free card, or a license to be irresponsible. Rather, it's a last resort, because when two heterosexual adults engage in a process that was naturally designed for one purpose, there is always a possibility that that purpose may be achieved unintentionally, even with all of modern science's advantages.If the would-be parents of a child-to-be are not able or willing to commit to raising a child, and risk giving that child a miserable upbringing, the option should remain available. Also, the would-be father should be notified of the process.
Anti-bullying laws: Mandatory in all 50 states. That doesn't mean we're raising a generation of tattle-tales. It means we're raising a generation of people who understand that actions have consequences. To those who claim that these laws somehow affect free speech, our position is that any words or action that lower self-esteem, reverse or disrupt the educational process, or encourage suicide, are not protected. As the Supreme Court found in the obscenity decisions of the 1970's, you know it when you see it.
Obama Care: Keep it. There are far too many people who cannot afford health insurance, and would likely go bankrupt if they suffered a catastrophic injury that was not caused at work or in a motor vehicle accident. If need be, the tax/penalty could be reduced to be less prejudicial to those who will not purchase health insurance, but the entire purpose was the make health insurance affordable for those who need it, but cannot have it.
Gay Marriage: Mandatory in all 50 states, and DOMA should be struck down as unconstitutional. Homosexuals are just as capable as feeling the same natural and committed love for one another as a man and a woman do, and they should enjoy the same benefits of that committed relationship.
Marijuana: Oh, just legalize it already! "Just say no" was an epic fail, as was Prohibition. Why waste taxpayer money by locking up Jerry Garcia and Method Man?
(now I'm envisioning the two of them smoking up behind bars, LOL)
OUR RED PICKS:
Immigration: If Congress and ICE found better ways to control the border and prevent illegal immigration, the State of Arizona would not have felt compelled to infringe on an area preempted by the federal government. To live and work in the United States, you must be a citizen, you must pay the same taxes that all other citizens pay, and you will learn English. In fact, for just this purpose, English will be the official language of the United States of America. It will be required as part of the citizenship test, and those who cannot learn the basic fundamentals of the language will be denied citizenship. In all other respects, the process will made simpler so that the desire to remain undocumented will dissipate. Nonetheless, conviction of a crime will result in instant deportation to your country of origin.
Welfare: Families with one child who are on welfare will be denied additional benefits if they have any more children within 20 years of the first child's birth.
Alcohol: All states will be granted the option of lowering the drinking age back to 19. This is not done to encourage binge drinking on college campuses -- rather, doing so will make the desire to drink less and less appealing, as there will no longer be the "outlaw" image attached to it. Rather, those between the ages of 19 and 21 will realize that purchasing beer is about as exciting as buying toilet paper, and the consumption of same will not be the center of social life that it sometimes becomes.
Terrorist Activity: The KKK, neo-Nazi groups, and Islamic Jihadists will be required to register with the Department of Homeland Security if they plan to form non-profit corporations or other organizations, and submit to regular and random audits of their activities and records. Doing so will not limit or infringe their sacred "free speech" or "peaceful assembly" rights, but will instead keep the public informed of what their planned activities might be.
Religion: Ten Commandments. Every courthouse. Every school. Every bank. Every prison. Get with the program. To throw a bone to the atheists and agnostics, they should only be designated by the appropriate Roman numeral or Hebrew letter so they won't be "offended" by the mere mention of the name of G-D -- and they should be displayed right under the slogan "In G-D We Trust."
(oh crud, now we're gonna have a schism over whether to put Roman numerals or Hebrew letters -- dammit Allweiss, be consistent!)
And so, "My Fellow Americans" (damn I always thought that was annoying), my entreaty to you is that we put aside partisan politics, reach across the aisle, and do away with the contrasting primary colors that only divide us further. Rather, take positions from both sides that benefit our country the best, and find candidates that will espouse them and commit to them once elected. If you don't see any candidates who will commit to them, don't elect them. Or better yet, be one!
DISCLAIMER: The preceding message was not an endorsement of either candidate, of either party, or of any one particular political philosophy. Those who disagree are welcome to comment or respond via Blogger, Twitter, Facebook, or other social media, provided you do as my father taught me, and choose your words wisely.
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