When you ask average Conservatives what they like best about President Bush they say it is his resolve. He believes strongly and religiously what his mission is. It is a show of his strong character.
The Dixie Chicks also showed strong resolve. At a loss of some of their fans and income, they took a stand. They showed resolve. They were rewarded with a return of some of their fans, got new fans and maybe got back some of their lost revenue.
The people who admired President Bush's resolve were intensely annoyed with the Dixie Chicks resolve. Only time will tell whether they win back their deserters.
I wish the Democrats in Congress would show some of the Dixie Chicks' resolve although it is not whether you have resolve that counts, it is whether you are right or wrong. I have resolve, but if I am wrong I am not doing anyone any good by being resolute.
Being right and resolute is the best of both worlds.
Monday, February 19, 2007
Thursday, February 8, 2007
Guest? Who invited them?
Mrs. Brown was a lovely neighbor. She had an open door policy. She would share coffee with her lady neighbors, and every once in a while prepare a luncheon to sit and exchange pleasantries.
Mrs. Williams was one of her neighbors. One day she saw Mrs. Brown coming out of her car with packages. She offered to help her, and asked her why she had so many packages. Mrs. Brown explained she was having a party for her mother-in-law that afternoon.
That afternoon, Mrs. Williams came with her husband and two children to Mrs. Brown's party.
Mrs. Brown had prepared just enough, but decided to let Mrs. Williams join them. That was a mistake. She can no longer get rid of Mrs. Williams who barges in every time she sees cars pull up to Mrs. Browns house. Even locking the door no longer helps. Mrs. Williams just rings the bell.
I do not feel sorry for Mrs. Brown.
I also do not feel sorry for the illegal immigrants who barge in unannounced. I do feel sorry for the legal immigrants who wish to make a home here and contribute to the American dream. They have to share housing, education, hospitalization, etc. with those who may or may not care to be part of the scene.
Like Mrs. Williams who went home to her own family after partaking of Mrs. Brown's kindness, the Guest Worker program will not benefit anyone but the Guest Worker and the Corporations that need cheap and exploited labor.
Mrs. Williams was one of her neighbors. One day she saw Mrs. Brown coming out of her car with packages. She offered to help her, and asked her why she had so many packages. Mrs. Brown explained she was having a party for her mother-in-law that afternoon.
That afternoon, Mrs. Williams came with her husband and two children to Mrs. Brown's party.
Mrs. Brown had prepared just enough, but decided to let Mrs. Williams join them. That was a mistake. She can no longer get rid of Mrs. Williams who barges in every time she sees cars pull up to Mrs. Browns house. Even locking the door no longer helps. Mrs. Williams just rings the bell.
I do not feel sorry for Mrs. Brown.
I also do not feel sorry for the illegal immigrants who barge in unannounced. I do feel sorry for the legal immigrants who wish to make a home here and contribute to the American dream. They have to share housing, education, hospitalization, etc. with those who may or may not care to be part of the scene.
Like Mrs. Williams who went home to her own family after partaking of Mrs. Brown's kindness, the Guest Worker program will not benefit anyone but the Guest Worker and the Corporations that need cheap and exploited labor.
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