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10 Ways the Obama Administration can change America

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Spiritual and practical ways
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10 Ways the Obama Administration can change America

Number 1 Isolationism. Advocate universalism NO ONLY in regard to the environment BUT ALSO in regard to advancing democracy, compassionate capitalism, free trade, human rights and privileges, health care, education, housing, jobs, and transportation.

Number 2 Pacificism Acknowledge that some things are worth fighting for. Recognize just offensive wars as well as just defensive wars. Do not confuse personal tragedy and grief with national objectives and security.

Number 3 Political Correctness (PC) Do not insist that all democrats must be of a like mind on matters. Encourage questioning and challenging of assumptions and premises. Don't ostracize fellow democrats who dare to disagree about matters.

Number 4 Defeatism Dare to believe that we can succeed in virtually anything which we put our minds and bodies to. Don't consider it naïve to be optimistic. Don't insist that we can’t win when we experience set-backs. Re-read the history books about vicissitudes of experiences in getting from point A to point B. Learn to understand that persistence toward good goals is valor.

Number 5 Elitism Don't think that democrats are any better than republicans. All Americans are concerned about their country, their economic, social, and religious groups, and their families. Try to understand that evil or incompetence does not reside only in politicians of another party and that good and competence does not reside only among democrats.

Number 6 Misdirectedness Stay focused on programs which advance human rights and privileges in America and elsewhere. For examples, strongly advocate for single-payer national health care insurance; public transportation improvements; universal education improvements; more middle-class housing; assisting refugees; improving communications systems; and job development programs.

Number 7 Self-righteousness Use the soapbox to advance understanding and appreciation. Remember that no one owns absolute truth.

Number 8 Moral Relativism Don't equate apples and oranges as equivalent. Don't treat victim and victimizer similarly.

Number 9 Appeasement Don't appease tyrants of the worst order. Be very careful and skeptical when dealing with demagogues, particularly those who encourage furtive terrorism or openly announce intentions of wiping out others.

Number 10 Lack of Vision Remember always to espouse a dream not only for a better America but also for a better world, particular to emphasize the goodness of representative democracy and compassionate capitalism.

Click on these links to read on-line selections from Michael Alan Ross' new, The Ten Commandments Guidebook: The original humorous satirical song lyrics, Please Keep Us Wealthy, considering the 8th Commandment, Don't steal! The original song, Try to Smile and Love Your Neighbor, considering what Mr. Ross labels the 11th Commandment, Love your neighbor as yourself! The original, satirical, political song, Capitalist Commands, considering the 10th Commandment, Don't Covet! The original, acrostic poem, Anti-Semite, considering the 6th Commandment, You shall not murder The original Walter Mittyish style daydream, Dance before God, considering the 2nd Commandment, Have one God only! The original mystical, kabbalah vision-type, poem, Commit, considering the 1st Commandment, Recognize God/Goodness! The original, poetic blessing, for oneness, In Awe, considering the 1st Commandment, Appreciate God/Goodness!

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Now available! The Jewish Friendship Trail Guidebook 6 Self-Guided Walking/Bicycling Jewish Boston History Tours Covers Boston, Brookline, and Cambridge Softcover 198 pages with maps & b/w photos Print out this Book Order Form to order now!

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