More Potpourri

September 3, 2009 — The heath care debate remains at the forefront in the political discussions going on in this country. This is a good thing. It is getting us involved in the debate as evidenced by the town hall meetings and what must be a "boat load" of mail and email being sent to our respective legislators. I don't condone the rowdiness displayed by some at various town hall meetings, but vigorous and informative debate is good. Even the media seems to be doing a decent job. There have been enough concerns expressed by the citizenry of this country that legislators including our President need to realize that this is something that does not need to be rushed. Yet, the President keeps laying down these timelines to rush and get this reform done. What is more important to him...getting this done right or his image? I fear it is his image that he is more concerned about.

The social networks out there continue to amaze me. I have already proclaimed their usefulness in allowing one to get back in contact with long lost friends and/or acquaintances. That has been most enjoyable. What I lament is the user that uses these websites as a "bitch" tablet. I have one friend that post many such bitchy comments daily. It's like this person's sole purpose right now is to ensure that she post every little thing that irritates her...and I do mean everything. It's not just the elderly that complain about things in this world. This youngster has some of those beat hands down. If I was 20-yrs old and had nothing better to do then I would need some serious help. If I did not know this person as well as I do, I'd be trying to get her to go get professional help. I do know her though and it is just her poor way of trying to get attention and I realize that about half of what she posts and complains about is BS and not her true feelings. Oh well free speech and all...

I am off to my second sub teaching assignment today. Again I really look forward to it. It is invigorating to be getting out and doing something productive...it's what really matters!