I just remembered that I still have this blog and thought it was high time I provided my devoted readers with another highly educational and highly entertaining blog post. I guess with the economy crumbling and transitioning to a change in leadership, it seems like a somewhat scary time. I've never been too involved in politics, but am trying to be more active and better informed. I want to throw out the question, what issues are most important for us to be focusing on and what can we do to best advocate our positions on those issues.
I just read a book by Newt Gingrich from a few years back, Winning the Future and I agreed with a lot of what he had to say. Some of the things he talked about that jumped out at me were energy, creating a more business-friendly environment in America (which he feels is currently overtaxed and over-regulated), and healthcare reform. National security of course continues to be a high-priority issue as well.
So what do we do?
5 comments:
Hey, Rich. About time! No, I completely understand. You know I'd have to comment on this one since I've been pretty passionate about this election (to no avail!) and you pretty much already know what I would say. I think morals and values are pretty important (like abortion and such) but, to be honest, I think my vote leans more toward less government, someone who can run government like a business. National security, infrastructure, letting the marketplace/capitalism run its course. I really want to read Ezra T. Benson's book about what the role of government should be, and I love Pres. Kimball's thoughts...more government handouts equals less freedom. I'll have to read this book you mention...sounds like something I'd agree with, as well.
More Women in the White House.
I hate to tell you that it looks like you only have 2 devoted readers, Rachel and myself. Even then I believe it's because we feel sorry for you. I love you.
Actually, I find your posts deeply profound and fascinating...no, in all seriousness, I like reading them. :)Happy Birthday today! Hope it's fabulous.
Hey, Rich, I occasionally take a look at your blog. Which, I might add, is more than you can say about my blogs (check out my new one at alittlesliceofkevin.blogspot.com). You don't want to ask me about politics.
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