In Pursuit of Perfection

Majority of Country Still Favors Timetables for Withdrawal

I just found this very interesting.  To compare what people in the country say they want, in relation to what we hear on the talk/news/opinion shows they say we want.  Of course, there are many ways to "interpret" these polls.  However, I'm reminded that in terms of everyday ordinary people, Americans are not so far apart.  We're constantly told that our neighbor is our enemy, but in reality, you and your neighbor are probably working toward some of the same goals.

Interesting. From Gallup

McCain '08: Like Hope, But Different.

Not Again!

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History: A Patient Teacher

I've mentioned before that I drive truck for a living.  As such, I listen to a lot of talk radio.  XM satellite radio to be exact.   I own 3 receivers and never go anywhere without one!  But I digress...

Opinions.  Everybody's got one.  Like elbows and...other body parts.  And that's what our 'news' sources today mostly represent.  Opinion, spin, carefully crafted perspective.  Real investigative journalism has gone the way of the newspaper.  We like our news like we like our food -- fast.  Give us two pundits, two guests, and 30 seconds on the clock!  The winner?  The loudest, fastest talker with the most colorful turn of phrase.  We don't let facts get in the way of our news here.

Enter history.  The perfect teacher. Always has available office hours.  Classes offered Fall, Spring, and Summer.  Didn't get a passing grade?  No problem.  History will just send you the same lesson in another form.  History has time on it's side.

Exhibit A.

Experience is a dear teacher, but fools will learn at no other. Benjamin Franklin