Before I begin on the New Year I must reflect on the past
twelve months. What a year of change? The rise of ISIS, a new form of
terrorism. The ridiculous number of candidates for the Republican Party, and
the Hillary Clinton email fiasco. Nothing like American politics to keep up a
great ‘soap opera’! The price of oil crashing to thirty dollars a barrel from
all time highs, enough to send many nations into a tailspin financially. All
these factors will now set the stage for 2016.
So who’s going to win the nomination? Not Donald Trump
that’s a certainty. Yes he has a good platform and some refreshing ideas, but
talk and implementation are two very different scenarios. I’m all for stricter
background checks for immigrants, but where do we draw the line? Has anyone
read and understood ‘sharia law’, how this religious viewpoint can be
acceptable to a predominantly Christian nation belies all logic. We worship the
same God, but the very principals of our nation and constitution are in direct
conflict with the Muslim way of life. How can we all have these so called
inalienable rights when a husband has the right to rape his wife or wives? Of
all the world religions how can these laws be permitted in a western society?
To my way of seeing matters, I am a Brit and proud of my birthright, but I live
in America and I have sworn allegiance to the flag and this country and I am
duty bound to uphold those rights as a citizen. Anyone who doesn’t put forward and
abide by our laws, should return to the their land of origin, where such values
are acceptable. In short this is the USA, and although there is a right to
worship freely, I draw a line when it undermines the very value system we
uphold!
Well, enough of that. So who’s going to be our next
president? It’s obvious, Hillary Clinton. Is it my choice? No, but she has the
best credentials for world politics, as a former First Lady, Senator and
Secretary of State and a husband that balances her well with experienced
delivery and ‘detente’ at home and abroad. The Republican Party is too fractured
and unfocused, hence the number of candidates. Religious evangelicals,
fanatical far right opinions, on gun laws, election campaign contributions, and
a myriad of views that conflict, rather than a united plan toward a common
purpose. If they don’t do more to appeal to the minorities, they are certainly
going to lose the election.
The rise in technology will undoubtedly conflict with job
growth, through automation. Our future is definitely in R & D and
maintaining leadership in the world of technology, so education of our up and
coming generation and reeducation is essential for the nation as a whole in
order to keep pace with jobs and healthy futures for the middle class.
Incentives must also keep pace with innovation. Potential knew entrepreneurs who,
and what they do, are the lifeblood of our country in job creation.
Finally, and most importantly we must take a completely new
look at the enforcement of law at every level. The amount of discord between
minorities and law enforcement is overwhelming, and proof that innovation must
exist to find meaningful ways for those among our society that are least
considered. ‘The first is only as good as the last,’ and the ‘wealth of a
nation is its people’!
In the words of JFK, ‘Ask not what your country can do for
you, but more importantly what can you do for your country?’
My best wishes to all of you, for a ‘Happy and Prosperous New year’!
As always David, well thought out and presented. Perhaps not entirely my opinion but definitely has given me more of a platform for thought and reconsideration of my views in light of your presentation Happy New Year to you and all of yours and I hope we have the opportunity to speak soon my friend. Best of luck in all of your endeavors
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