One person's ramblings, can be another person's insight.
Quote: Better Than Yourself
Feb 22nd
“Don’t bother just to be better than your contemporaries or predecessors. Try to be better than yourself.”
William Faulkner
Quote: Secret of Success
Feb 14th
“There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.”
Colin Powell
After Rare Bipartisan Deal, Reid Slashes Jobs Bill
Feb 12th
Well, a few days ago when the Republicans were asked to participate in the jobs bill,there were articles flying that it was a trap. Republicans were worried that they would get sucked in and the rugged pulled out from under them. I thought it was paranoia speaking.
Then it happened just as predicted. Read the article here.
President Obama made many comments during his election that he wanted to rebuild Washington. He wanted to break down the walls, and bring the Democrats and Republicans together. In fact he spoke about that when he selected Joe Biden to be his running mate, saying he has worked with the Republicans and can help bridge that gap.
Now since he has been in office, every major bill going through the House and the Senate blatantly excludes the Republicans. Not only do they all unanimously vote against it, but their words are not heard. Their versions of the bill never make it to the floor. No concessions. No unity.
Obama blames the Republicans, saying they are stone walling his agenda.
This jobs bill was a crowning opportunity to show that the Washington political scene had changed, something the country really needs. Thanks to the Democrats it is now a political football, being used to embarrass the Republicans and not give them a chance to have their voice heard.
Quote: Standing Up
Feb 12th
“It takes a great deal of courage to stand up to your enemies, but even more to stand up to your friends.”
J. K. Rowling
Quote: Going to a Store
Feb 11th
“Too many people think only of their own profit. But business opportunity seldom knocks on the door of self-centered people. No customer ever goes to a store merely to please the storekeeper.”
Kazuo Inamori
Quote: Aim High
Feb 7th
“Aim at the sun, and you may not reach it; but your arrow will fly far higher than if aimed at an object on a level with yourself.”
Joel Hawes
Quote: Positive Attitude
Feb 3rd
“A strong positive mental attitude will create more miracles than any wonder drug.”
Quote: Imagination
Feb 1st
“Imagination is the beginning of creation. You imagine what you desire, you will what you imagine and at last you create what you will.”
Opposition to the Obama Healthcare Bill
Feb 1st
In Virginia Senate, where the democrats have control, well 5 Democrats jumped the fence and voted in favor of a bill that prevents federal and state governments, and even employers from requiring residents to obtain coverage.
Is this why everyone wanted to rush the health bill through congress last August? Knowing the longer it is out there, the more people would realize this is not what they want.
Read the article here.
Quote: The Tide
Jan 31st
“A person has three choices in life. You can swim against the tide and get exhausted, or you can tread water and let the tide sweep you away, or you can swim with the tide, and let it take you where it wants you to go.”