While you can’t force people to work in their own best interest, I believe it’s always worthwhile to try to help them understand those interests. If that makes any sense.
Given the tag context of the haiku, my only response is that it hasn’t been the domain of modern politicians to steer debate, but to “give ‘em what they want.”
What a world it would be if the people who aspired to lead actually made their case by (gasp) actually leading. If anything bodes poorly for Obama, it’s not the pastor, or the badly conceived talking points of his opponents, but the fact that he appeals to the better nature of voters - something the majority of them don’t seem to have most of the time.
Howard-
It’s not just risky - it’s thankless and frustrating and I often wonder - is it worth it?
Heather
Heather
22 Mar 08 at 10:17 am
While you can’t force people to work in their own best interest, I believe it’s always worthwhile to try to help them understand those interests. If that makes any sense.
howard
22 Mar 08 at 10:22 pm
It does make sense…and I know it’s worth it or I wouldn’t do it - it is just maddening sometimes!
H
Heather
23 Mar 08 at 9:19 am
absolutely.
but then what would life be without periodic bouts pitting your head against a brick wall?
howard
23 Mar 08 at 9:26 am
Life would be boring and I wouldn’t have the value sized bottle of Advil in my purse at all times! :)
Thanks, again, for making me think!
H
Heather
23 Mar 08 at 4:21 pm
Given the tag context of the haiku, my only response is that it hasn’t been the domain of modern politicians to steer debate, but to “give ‘em what they want.”
What a world it would be if the people who aspired to lead actually made their case by (gasp) actually leading. If anything bodes poorly for Obama, it’s not the pastor, or the badly conceived talking points of his opponents, but the fact that he appeals to the better nature of voters - something the majority of them don’t seem to have most of the time.
Maybe this time . . . ?
Jim
24 Mar 08 at 2:00 pm