I just read another fine article written by one of my favorite writers, Peggy Noonan (The Wall Street Journal, October 26, 2013).  Noonan explains in graphic detail how the administration had three and a half years to implement ObamaCare, and yet it is a “political disaster” with no end in sight.     I must say, “I…

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Albert Einstein said, “Imagination is more important than knowledge.” That statement is very true to the people who are in abject poverty.  They must live by their wits and their imagination.  Get them a Grameen micro loan—especially groups of women—and let their imagination, determination and persistence wipe out their poverty, for themselves and their children.…

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On a recent trip to India, I started thinking about wealth and those who are lacking it.  I agree with Gandhi that wealth without work is a sin.  The important thing throughout the world is to strive toward global prosperity, but at the same, time, move away from the negative value of envy.  I believe…

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President Reagan was a superb communicator and politician, but he was also a very effective president in terms of governing–especially in regards to our economy and the world stage.    Our current president should not–in many ways–surprise us in terms of what he does.  It is very important to distinguish between what our president says and what…

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We have a bloated federal government.  Believe me and a host of others.  I spent twenty years as a federal employee and I believe a reduction in force (RIF) could be done in a kind way–like good citizen corporations accomplish when they must terminate employees.     It should work like this: 1.  Hire independent human relations…

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I was recently looking at a beautiful sight from my plane—puffy white clouds down below extending all the way to the horizon—an inspiring gift from God.  Above the horizon the sky is clear and blue.  From here it is breathtaking and striking, and yet from below it must be overcast and gray.  Perhaps that’s the…

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Revenge is closely related to hate.  Here again a wholesale campaign by all human entities can do wonders to end this negative value. We each have a role to play.  We must look in an honest way at ourselves.  Is there anyone in our lives whom we harbor the drive to exact revenge?  Looking inward…

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I think envy is a close relative of greed because most likely many who are greedy are that way because they are envious of others who have more fame, fortune or whatever they seek. President Obama used this negative value quite adroitly in his re-election campaign.  That is a very bad sign for America. But…

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This negative value is very much a matter of degree.  Seeking financial rewards for one’s family and oneself can be a very worthy pursuit.  But at some point—especially if a person uses unethical, immoral or illegal means—this worthy pursuit becomes greed. How do we help everyone to judge where that balance is in their own…

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Hate is the embodiment of a huge amount of anger.  Love conquers hate.  “Violence begets violence,” according to Gandhi.  Hate can and many times does lead to violence.  I say, “Kindness begets kindness.”  I’m sure Gandhi would agree with me.  Hate must be treated with compassion, understanding and a long-term effort by all, especially those…

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