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I thought President Obama did a great job in terms of his performance and also offered solid information about the future of our country during his press conference March, 24, 2009.I don't understand how people still don't realize why the solutions to our problems seem so massive. If we, within our government and our society, decided to operate based on what was best for America instead of deciding what was best on the bottom line, health care costs wouldn't be so high, there would be more affordable access to higher education, and we would not have to send billions of dollars around the world to support our oil addiction. All I hear from opponents is, "It's too much.", "We can't afford this now.", and it goes on and on.
(As I write this, I see news that House Republicans have crafted a budget that cuts Obama's proposal in half, I haven't compared them yet, but I'm sure it'll be interesting.)
Stay informed, people. This juncture in our history and in our lives is way too important to hide until we think it's safe to come out. And, it doesn't just mean, following the political games, but taking the necessary steps to educate the children in your lives, conserving energy, recycling, practicing healthy lifestyles, etc. One on my friends is fond of this quote, "It is the responsibility of intellectuals to speak the truth and expose lies." - Noam Chomsky. To me this quote means that if you know better , you should do better, and if you do better, the people and community around you will be better because of it. Let's "be the change" because "in a small way you can shake the world." - Gandhi
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And if you don't have time to join with an established organization, start where you are. Help the kids in your family, in your community. Let's Go!
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