Why talk politics?
I love politics. I find policy making fascinating, and politics really is war with the pen, instead of the sword. The problem is that when you would like to talk about current events or politics, people take these things very dearly. Some take criticism of their chosen political party closer to heart than country or even family it seems. I understand that too, We are pre-disposed to like everything that our parents like because that’s how we are raised. If you grew up in a tight-knit, jesus-fearing, conservative family, Chances are good that you will also desire those things. It’s not rocket science, I get it. I find however, that speaking in the presence of someone of a different political mindset 95% of the time will bring a conversation where all those involved believe they are right and that they must protect the banner of their chosen party. I wish that it was easier for people to understand that talking about politics is not an attack on you personally if a conversation is started questioning the party that you support. Like I said earlier, political affiliations in the United States are a brand you are given at birth, or it is something that is tattooed on and never removed. I wish that would change, I wish that people would keep their views, but listen to a conversation as it develops. If someone is complaining about out of control spending, then do some math and figure out is the claim has base. Put it in perspective, dissect it, chew it and spit it out. That’s how we should be forming our opinions. Through research and experience. Pulling along with your party line on every issue from birth is a lazy way to stay interested in politics. Think about it, if you have the SAME opinion as the majority of your party, then you are akin to the lemming running with the pack. It’s safe, and everybody is doing it, you feel good that everyone is doing just what you are, but it’s the ones that slow down, look around and start to think about the world around them who truly have the best ideas. Because it’s a long way down if you don’t stop and think about what you actually believe in.
This Is All Kinds Of Wrong of the Day: A rather worrisome bit of censoring took place today at the House of Representatives, which had a split-second pro-forma session this morning.
A Democratic effort to force an up-or-down vote on the Senate’s payroll tax cut extension plan was hastily halted by Speaker Pro Tempore Michael Fitzpatrick (R-PA), who swiftly adjourned the House without acknowledging Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer’s repeated cries of “Mr. Speaker.”
Despite being rudely shutdown by Fitzpatrick, Hoyer went on to have his say, excoriating Republicans for allowing the tax cut to expire despite the potential damage to the already struggling economy.
As Hoyer was yielding to another Democrat, Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), ranking member on the House Budget Committee, the mic suddenly cut out, followed shortly by the footage.
C-SPAN later tweeted that it “has no control over the U.S. House TV cameras – the Speaker of the House does,” suggesting that someone in House Speaker John Boehner’s office ordered the live feed off the air.
Less than a year ago, C-SPAN’s asked Boehner for permission to install privately-operated cameras in the House. That request was denied.
Source: thedailywhat
Good writing is supposed to evoke sensation in the reader. Not the fact that it is raining, but the feeling of being rained upon.
(via teachingliteracy)
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This mind is full. Of what?
I have this problem today, nothing serious, but it is a problem: I can’t focus on anything!
So, I figured I would re-visit my blog and write out all of the things that are currently on my mind, largest of them all is that I’ve had a strong desire to blog and maybe that would help me salvage the rest of this day.
First, it’s great to write on my blog again. I used to write on this thing daily, it was pretty much a daily check-in with God, or where that relationship was going. It was pretty cool for me a few years back to verbalize some of things that I was learning. However, I got older and some of the things that I was learning about faith etc weren’t exactly blowing my mind as they had in the past. It’s ok, right? That’s normally how it goes. I’m sure Moses even had his days where he was less than impressed with the magnificence burning bush right in front of him. but I digress…
Politics: While I don’t think I will ever write as much as I used to, I would like to open my blog/thoughts up a bit to things in addition to theology. I’m superbly interested in the future of this country and am convinced that we are in the middle of a very trans formative time in our history. What happens now will dictate how we all live when we are older. Writing my thoughts would be cool to look back on later and see if I was right, or is I was/am just drinking the kool-aid of the media.
Education: I am still taking grad classes in education. I am learning a lot and think that the change from IT to full time teacher is going to be one of the hardest things in my life. I am excited about this and at the same time, the thought of me in a classroom with minds to mold is quite intimidating, but I am truly looking forward to this challenge. I hope to always be taking classes, and think I will always have something to write about.
Relationships: I’m getting married soon. VERY excited for that. I think that relationships are one thing that nobody can master. You never “get it”. There is always learning to be done, everybody is different! We must adapt, try to understand others and where they are coming from and try to get along with everyone! Easier said than done, but it’s a goal of mine to always put my best foot forward and be a good friend to my friends, neighbor to my neighbors and husband to my (future)wife.
Technology: I just got a new iPhone, and I work in the IT field. This goes without saying.
House Work: I’m the VP of my condo association, and am currently renovating my condo. I’ve done a lot already, and I am learning a lot!
So, I don’t know if I made myself any more productive today. But, I am happy to get my thoughts organized. At the very least, blogging is going to enhance my writing skills, which have been on the shelf for years. I’m excited to dust them off and let everyone into a part my life, should you choose to.
A great many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearranging their prejudices.
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The Four Loves
Heard this quote last night during the Requiem Eucharist I attended last night for people who have died in the past year. My Fiance’s family lost a very special member this year; Her Memere. She was someone who was quite small and simple but she lacked nothing, as she was full of Love. During her last few days she had an amazingly clear message for us: Love. Tell those that you love that you love them when you see them. This is never done nearly as much as it should be. The following except was appropriately read during the Requiem.
The Four Loves (1960)
To love at all is to be vulnerable. Love anything, and your heart will certainly be wrung and possibly be broken. If you want to make sure of keeping it intact, you must give your heart to no one, not even to an animal. Wrap it carefully round with hobbies and little luxuries; avoid all entanglements; lock it up safe in the casket or coffin of your selfishness. But in that casket — safe, dark, motionless, airless — it will change. It will not be broken; it will becomeunbreakable, impenetrable, irredeemable. Thealternative to tragedy, or at least to the risk of tragedy, is damnation. The only place outside of Heaven where you can be perfectly safe from all the dangers and perturbations of love is Hell.
From the book Permission to Speak Freely by Anne Jackson. Sadly, I’m sure this happens to thousands of divorcees
Happy Easter everybody! (Taken with picplz.)
My name is Evan Worth, This is my photo blog, for all things positive and inspiring. Life is short, we can't take anything with us. So, lets be positive and enjoy the time we got. I live in Lowell, MA
