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..I think, most presidents would have a hard time figuring out how to handle such an unprecendented event (Gulf Oil Spill), however in this day and age, it's hard to find people who will question anything.... and that in itself, is the beginning of the demise of this great country. People compare our US to the fall of Rome, yes, it is if we continue to condemn people who question any leader- even the ever so popular Barack Obama. It was ok to question Clinton and Bush, but not today's leader? why? Are you afraid of being called a racist? I've realized alot of people are very afraid, now, to speak up for what they want. And what they would like to question. If they voted for Obama, they are still afraid to question him. Why? If race isn't the answer, then what are they afraid of?
Fear is only set by others. You can react to their fear, or not react. I learned the past few years, that to react is to make others attack, and this raises more questions. Why so ready to attack? Why not talk about what the problems are and not attack others? Why not get so defensive because some don't like the current leader? Why even try to act like a peace loving person when you are angry, devisive and narrow minded? Or, maybe you are wanting peace among us all, but you find it hard to find the right way to communicate because of all the hateful dialogue on tv...and so you demure, and you don't let people know you're true feelings. Perhaps you don't give damn, God, I wish I was one of those. How easy not to care. How truly peaceful life would be... really. I admire those. I just cannot be one, it's not in my nature.

Find your voice, but realize we don't have to argue. We do not have to hate. We can talk, we can share information like some of my friends do on FB, where we share, argue a little but still respect each other. For some, this has been hard. I have had people argue and they solicit comments but really don't want to hear them at all. I find this passive aggressive style not at all positive or worth anything - they are looking for a fight, they throw out the bait, and then try to wrestle you to the ground with their dogma. There is no fun discussion, they just think they're right, so it's no fun, and they end up hurting feelings and look like jerks.

Do be open, do be kind. There are all types out there. Most are happy, most are secure in their beliefs, most would like to share a little, talk a little, but most don't want to be talked down to by some superior minded person who has an entitlement issue in their own mind.