In listening to the jockeying going on in Congress it is clear that the game being played has little to do with health care. The fact that the not so in tune representative from Ohio could say that he didn't think that anyone is really having a problem with their health insurance lets us know that the obstructionists to anything that will truly benefit the average person are 1. not the average people and 2. not in touch with the average person.
More to the point, the only thing that seems to be in the news has little to do with the substance of the bills and more to do with the jockeying for votes. It's about the loss of the super-majority, the fear of the filibuster. Partisan politics devoid of content or morality.
I actually wonder if the exodus from Congress that seems to be happening has to do with these reps realizing that the system just doesn't work. When you can attach riders to bills that are antithetical to the spirit and morality of a bill, creating moral dilemmas and vulnerable candidates, who really wants to represent the people?
Either retire, enjoy your stipend and full health coverage and/or go work for a lobbyist. Your choice...
The Buddha at War
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Selected WorksAstrology, Personal Growth
Nine Star Ki: Feng Shui Astrology for Deepening Self-Knowledge and Enhancing Relationships, Health, and Prosperity
A system of astrology used over the centiries in Tibet, Japan, and China - easy to calculate, but profound in its possible applications for all facets of life. Current Affairs
The Wisdom of The Buddhist Masters: Common and Uncommon Sense
Practical and transcendental wisdom that every concerned citizen and social and political activist needs to hear. Death and Dying/Spirituality
Perfect Endings: A Conscious Approach to Dying and Death
“This is a book about making peace while we can. Perfect Endings offers us the perfect beginning for the rest of our newly lived life.” --Stephen Levine, author of Who Dies? Relationships/Self Help
The Passionate Buddha: Wisdom on Intimacy and Enduring Love
“A must for anyone seeking to practice the profound path of intimate relationships.” --Tsultrim Allione, author |