My General Opinion of the Debt Ceiling Crisis
At the time of this posting the United Stated Federal Government has been shut down for 14 days. This posting is my critical thinking about the debt ceiling crisis.
In my opinion, the news media is filled with stories about which political party is (or isn’t) willing to negotiate about raising the debt ceiling and what could happen if the debt ceiling isn’t raised. Regardless of political affiliations and opinions of who is to blame please ask yourself these questions:
- Do you want defense for your state against foreign threats?
- Do you want protection of your personal liberties regardless of which state you live in?4
- Do you want adequate healthcare and social programs to help in times of trouble?
The answer to each of these questions is probably “Yes”. Most people would agree they are all good ideas. As a matter of fact the first two are already provided as a mandate of the United States’ Constitution. With these ideals in mind can this nation afford to use deficit spending to finance healthcare without putting our other priorities at risk? I don’t think so.
Healthcare is important, it must be accompanied by a fiscal plan to reduce debt and return our federal government to maintainable spending practices otherwise everything else the federal government stands for will be in continually jeopardy.
Familiarity
“Familiarity breeds contempt – and children.”
-Mark Twain
Fawns’ Hideout
These fawns found a safe and secluded little haven in the midst of humanity’s hustle and bustle. I wish every child could be half as fortunate ad these deer and find such a wonderful place to spend their summers.
When the gardenia smiles
There is myth among gardeners that talking to their plants will make them grow better. Myth Busters even put it to the test.
Regardless if the myth is true seeing this plant produce a couple blooms was like a hug and a warm smile from a beautiful, but moody, woman.
By the way… the gardenia spent may days alone in my home office.
Me, Myself, and I at the Beach
The waves rolled Me around the surf.
They excited myself, terribly so.
I let them take me for a ride.
The breaking waves kept pushing Me back.
Kicking and paddling propelled Myself across the breakers to wait for a wave.
All so I could enjoy the ride!
Me, Myself, and I sat on the beach with the
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
It was refreshing to be in such good company at the beach.