why? repeat a blog

It is very simple. To me,some things are worth repeating.

Why? drill for oil

Well, it is the economy stupid( sorry this the same as a "curse" word to my 5 year old grandson) I think for the most part Obama and his team have done well in navigating through the great storms in Washington. Imagine if you will, If President Obama had, from the git go pushed, hard for a liberal agenda. I mean who has really been guilty of dividing the country. History will judge it was not Barack Obama.

The economy is fragile. A small oil boom on the East Coast will bolster jobs. In the end we will have to rehab and are beginning to rehab the economy based on alternative energy(you do understand why the sun was worshipped by ancient civilizations don't you?) ah,another question

repeat why? am I angry

I'm mulling it over, in fact I'm all a twitter about it. It is percolating and will be served hot soon Oh! the therapeutic effects of blogging.

OK, cynical but true, anger can be exploding self-interest. By the many accounts, actions, and an election, this anger is beyond simmering. Can you imagine destroying houses to keep property values up in Michigan. Do you feel your personal worth has greatly declined. Is there a future for the grandchildren? This country needs "fireside chats". Instead we get political fear mongering We get orchestrated lies. I won't mention the source, because it is stooping to a low level, but "if you tell a big lie long enough, people will believe it". This has been happening.Can the masses in democracy be swayed by lies, half lies and out of context truth all funded by big business. Of course they can, advertising and politics are evidence.

In truth, Congress is pretty much controlled by big business and the health care mess proves it. Examples, Senator Joe Lieberman is owned by the insurance companies and the campaign of hate and fear is the umbrella of corporations and sword of the Far Right. Can this floundering ship be righted. Well, sadly there are no liberal Republicans left. well, there is one, me. I believe less government is usually better than more. I believe in general that capitalism is the best system. You know "build a better mousetrap and the world will beat a path to your door" means the greed of people can produce a better life for all. But unregulated capitalism leads to monopoly and depression. We need more banking regulation and a national health care system period. This country is and has been polarized on purpose. The rich are using a magnet of fear to draw voters to their cause of preservation of wealth. If you know this and speak this there is still a chance. This country needs many Senators and Representatives with a true "Profile in Courage".

And now thankfully with the passage of the Health Care Bill, the country is reaping what the courageous have sown. POSTED ByKURT HEATON AT 10:29 PM 0 COMMENTS

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repeat why? am I angry

I'm mulling it over, in fact I'm all a twitter about it. It is percolating and will be served hot soon Oh! the therapeutic effects of blogging.

OK, cynical but true, anger can be exploding self-interest. By the many accounts, actions, and an election, this anger is beyond simmering. Can you imagine destroying houses to keep property values up in Michigan. Do you feel your personal worth has greatly declined. Is there a future for the grandchildren? This country needs "fireside chats". Instead we get political fear mongering We get orchestrated lies. I won't mention the source, because it is stooping to a low level, but "if you tell a big lie long enough, people will believe it". This has been happening.Can the masses in democracy be swayed by lies, half lies and out of context truth all funded by big business. Of course they can, advertising and politics are evidence.

In truth, Congress is pretty much controlled by big business and the health care mess proves it. Examples, Senator Joe Lieberman is owned by the insurance companies and the campaign of hate and fear is the umbrella of corporations and sword of the Far Right. Can this floundering ship be righted. Well, sadly there are no liberal Republicans left. well, there is one, me. I believe less government is usually better than more. I believe in general that capitalism is the best system. You know "build a better mousetrap and the world will beat a path to your door" means the greed of people can produce a better life for all. But unregulated capitalism leads to monopoly and depression. We need more banking regulation and a national health care system period. This country is and has been polarized on purpose. The rich are using a magnet of fear to draw voters to their cause of preservation of wealth. If you know this and speak this there is still a chance. This country needs many Senators and Representatives with a true "Profile in Courage".

And now thankfully with the passage of the Health Care Bill, the country is reaping what the courageous have sowed. POSTED ByKURT HEATON AT 10:29 PM 0 COMMENTS

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repeat Why? The Agony of Defeat

Well as I age, not so gracefully by the way, I am pondering the role of sports. I have either gotten into or supported my grandchildren in sports. But why? and I know not all people are physically involved in sports but many are mentally attached. I think in the end sports are all about life and death. Note things like "live to fight another day", "sudden death playoff". Of course it all comes down to the life and death struggle. The "thrill of victory" is an affirmation of life, of living, of surviving. The "agony of defeat" is in the losing(the loss of life). Of course sports help develop that mental aspect of survival. We practice hard, play hard and that is transferred to the life we live. Thus the value of sports is in helping us prepare to face and defeat adversity(even death). In the end, if you have given your best in sport or life then to put it simply, everything is OK(at the moment of defeat or death)

I remind you of my philosophy - you may beat me,but I am not beaten. I cannot be defeated or beaten by anything or anyone. I will never,ever give in or give up. Even in death I am not defeated.

Why? I believe in Kansas State

http://rivals.yahoo.com/video/college-basketball/gpc-video-we-believe-103047

Why? Ask Why? repeat for Mitch Holthus

I remember 58 years ago very well. Well in truth not that well, but I do remember Mabel Leonard, my 7th grade teacher. She was probably in her 50s, gray hair and on the surface nothing extraordinary. But I remember distinctly the feeling of excitement in learning. It was the questions. I remember she asked questions to teach. It captured me. I became eager to learn. it was a life lesson. Years later when it came my turn to teach I always used questions. Have you ever seen an entire classroom on the edge of their seats, all focused, all paying close attention, all eager to join in. I have, all the time, through using questions. The greatest questioner of all was Socrates. It is very simple, questions engage the brain, they stimulate the brain. By the way there are no bad questions, no how shall I say-"less than smart questions" You see when you ask questions, you foster questions. the excitement of learning is contagious and FUN!

Why? is Brett Favre still playing, well perhaps still playing

I think the simplest answer is that he is still a kid at heart, a forty-two year old kid. That in its self is pretty amazing. The kid in us is usually slowly pushed out by the rigors of life. However if you are able to get into a business that still has elements of a game, namely the NFL and survive for a couple of decades and still have great ability then you stand alone as the great Brett Favre. I saw him on Leno the other night. He has a glint in his eyes, an impish look and singing "pants on the ground" after the Dallas game. He is truly one of the lucky ones in this life and I wish him well.