All Posts Tagged With: "politician"

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Delusional Politicians, Pelosi, Boehner, Blago

These folks are really off the rail, sidetracked, stumbling over old rhetoric. I am talking about politicians who somehow think that worn out political tactics can continue to fool the public.

The most obvious is the Illinois Governor. The Illinois Senate is holding impeachment hearings for unethical practices by the Governor. The Governor, known now simply as Blago, is tooting his horn in any parade that will have him. Blago made the rounds of the New York based talking head shows – he claims he is a martyr, being nailed to the cross of injustice by local politicians who want to rape the Illinois treasury. It is only Blago who stands between the corruption of the Illinois Congress and the safety of America. Just about everyone is entertained – and not convinced.

28Jan2009 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
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Risk Adverse Politicians

The art of politics is often seen as the art of compromise, the art of the deal.  Politicians ask themselves, “How might I explain decisions made, and please 51% of the people?”  The job of the politician is viewed through two lenses – what is best for the country, and what is best for the [...]

12Jan2009 | Ohg Rea Tone | 2 comments | Continued
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The Marines in Iraq

What is it about Marines that make them so special?  When called upon to serve they do not ask why – they merely pack their bags and go.  They do what is asked of them.  They believe in their hearts that their missions are honorable – that they are in the service of America. How [...]

9Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 0 comments | Continued
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McCain’s Criminal Closed Thinking

There is a booklet in the State Prison System which is used in the drug and alcohol treatment programs.  The association with drugs and alcohol is faulty – but the idea is this:  What types of “Closed Thinking” leads to criminal behavior? In light of the criminal behavior on Wall Street we should ask these [...]

20Sep2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
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Grief – an Emotional Response to the Economy

Son,
I am suffering the stock market drop. My portfolio for retirement has been devastated. The emotion is gripping. As I pondered my own reaction I realized that I am suffering a grief response. This is not an academic discussion – people across America are suffering the grief of real loss.
So what is Grief? What are [...]

22Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 0 comments | Continued
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following Jesus and the political process

Dad,
Our discussion about Matthew 25 and politicians brings up a dillemma that I have wrestled with for some time. Should a follower of Jesus run for political office?
Certainly, there is merit in being involved in the poklitical process and instigating change is a big job, but the teachings of Jesus are specifically about a hands-on [...]

19Jan2008 | bryan | 0 comments | Continued