Monthly Archives: September 2010

Union – What you do; Reveals!

“Action reveals the unspoken word; recording for all time what one had concealed by silence.”  

“What you do speaks so loud, I can not hear what you say.”

I must confess I do love phrases such as these; an assembly of simple words set in their own unique pattern in such a way that they are both rhythmic to the ear and intimidating in their meaning.  The first series is my own, the latter belongs to Emerson.

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A Chamberlain-esque Pledge to America

So, what is there to say about the GOP’s “A Pledge to America?”  Short answer: Not Much!  It is the quintessential poli-speak shaped, formed and refined over decades in to a supremely indefinable medium of its own.  Or, as I write in We Hold These Truths,

“The politician feels quite comfortable defining whatever they want so long as you don’t insist on their telling you, precisely, what it is!  After all, to press a point of principle is only to render them speechless!”

 

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WiNiP – A Perfect Mission! V9.10

What I Noticed in Passing….

This past Tuesday I was invited to a local “meet & greet” hosting a local politician who is running for office.  I arrived with a few copies of each of the books in the Blind Vision Series, set them on the entry table along with a “promo” hi-lighting the material as well as a “soft pitch” on yours truly and with this administrative task aside, I milled about the hall listening in on various conversations, looking for a familiar face. It wasn’t long until I found myself on the perimeter of a group, 25 or so standing listening intently to the guest of honor making his pitch!

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KZOZ San Luis Obispo!

Today Jeff & Jeremy of San Luis Obispo’s KZOZ hosted Curtis Greco for a key segment on the economics of politics. A lively and spirited discussion you’ll want to hear!  These two are the “pulse” of an “in tune & in touch” segment of America waking up to a whole new reality. Enjoy!

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Do Stimulus Plans Ever Work

Earlier today I was asked to respond to the following question:

“I’m curious to know how you answer this question; When it comes to government stimulus plans, does history show that government stimulus plans have EVER WORKED? Particularly in relationship to FDR, the Depression, and the New Deal.”

For anyone interested in the more clinical explanation for this type of question, here is my response which I trust you will find of interest:

“In responding to your question, I believe the answer needs to be bracketed by a distinct series of foundational points, here are but a few:

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