Egyptian Unrest. What can we learn.

At first look the Egyptian riots and civil unrest, is a nation whose people thirst to drink the water of freedom. We in America know the quenching drink that freedom can be. However if we look at Egypt more closely, we will notice that the unrest comes from a population that has seen their standard of living drop precipitously. The rich under a corrupt government has widened the gap between the wealthy and the poor. The rioters are middle class, poor, conservative, student and the population that has lost hope that they will be able to work hard and enjoy the fruit of that labor, by improving their status and incomes. The wealthy elite led by Egyptian president Hosni Mubararak have been corrupt for thirty years. The people could not turn any where for relief. This is the proverbial, back someone into a corner and prepare for them to come out fighting. I do not know what the outcome for Egypt will be, but I do know that a lesson should be had for America. We are experiencing high unemployment. We feel as if the government is controlled by big business. The people we elect turn a deaf ear to the average citizen, no matter which party is in control. Now more the ever it is important that we take the time to let those, who were sent to Washington to serve us, we are the people and we will be heard. Our nation's leaders must hear us and help. The alternative could be devastating.

Extraordinary People

I want to spend a few minutes of your time to recruit you to become an extraordinary person. What does this take to achieve? How much time do you have to commit to? I also know you believe that you are too busy with everyday life to commit to anything else. What if all I want you to do is spend a few minutes each and everyday to make life's, of the people you care about most, better?  Folks to you this may seem like the same types of blog or Face book posting that we look at many time every day. Well, guess what, it is not. This is an opportunity to express your opinion and share ways to make the world around us better. Think about the amount of time you spend on Face book or some other social media network just having fun. There is nothing wrong with some down time to relax and veg out. What I am asking people to do is take a few minutes everyday to help move forward social and political issues that are of concern to you and the people you love. The people who have commented on this blog so far have shown that they have an interest in something bigger then their selves. Marines, Danny and Jessica have been big contributors with issues that does not even affect them directly, but they understand that we all have a vested interest in moving our country ahead. So far I have had over one thousand hits, including views from four foreign countries. I want more, but most importantly I want more involvement. Look around you and see what is important to you. Take that few minutes and learn and express yourselves. You have nothing to loose but a few minutes and everything to gain. Become involved. Hope to hear from all of you soon. Remember, " Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter." Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

More to come.

Sorry I have been under the weather the last couple of days. I will be going to work shortly, however either tonight or tommorow, I will resume my talks on education, discuss the State of the Union Address and talk about the effects of people such as Sarah Palin and Michelle Bauchman. Talk to you soon. John.