Monday, March 22, 2021

Bits and Pieces

Putin’s Feelings: Not sure he has any, oh, maybe anger? Greed, too? Putin is a man who manipulates constantly to make the world around him conform to what he wants. Sound familiar? Those words can be used to define Trump.

In his mind Putin thinks he gains by upsetting others. As long as we pay attention to those antics, we lose sight of what he is actually doing. Do not fall for it. Observe Russian actions and policy thrust. Respond logically to such. Keep Russia at a distance. They have nothing we need or want. Too bad we the people cannot freely interact with Russian people, but they have defined the relationship. Let them stew in it.

One day they will realize their folly. If they wish to arm themselves to the teeth, they will starve their own people to pay for it. And no payback to see for their ‘investment’ in peace.

Royal Family Dysfunction: When a family is built on privilege and wealth unearned by their own effort, reality is skewed to them. What they believe is often built on what is not real. Idle gossip and ill will among family members sparks feuds that are hard to quell. Princess Diana knew this. Meghan Markle knows it from her own experience. Harry and William will thrive or fail living life honestly. Two different lives, one based on reality and the other on blind tradition and false fronts.

Unhappy are the lives lived in a bubble.

Congressional Cooperation: This is a prime example of an oxymoron - opposite stifles truth.

Congress is in a pickle because it cannot cooperate among the political parties and wannabes. They skirmish needlessly to draw attention to themselves. They gain a smidgen of influence and power this way. But they do not cause lasting good outcomes; lasting poor outcomes, yes.

The soul of our nation was built on immigration. The diversity is the basis of our strength and adaptability. Managing immigration is not the power to deny, but rather the power of inclusion. This needs rapid attention to push forward reasonable solutions to the crisis at our borders. The crisis itself has been caused by Congress through inaction over 70+ years. This is a management problem based on policy. Congress is in charge of the policy. Fix it.

Education is the foundation of each citizen’s ability to live in the real world, adapt and create. Equal access is still needed throughout our nation. Challenging education for students of all levels is a must that often misses the mark as lowest common denominators frustrate the system. Life-long education extending to adults is the answer to career change and adaptability. It will boost economic creativity within the constantly changing contexts of commerce. Research is an educational process and outcome. Discovery leaps from this process and benefits all of mankind. Education is one of the primary human services the Federal Government ought to guarantee and support. Is it?

Conclusion: So much is right, so much is wrong. We have work to do!

March 22, 2021

 


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