“For
in hope we have been saved, but hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one
hope for what he sees? But if we hope
for what we do not see, with perseverance we wait eagerly for it” (Rom.
8:24-25).
Liberals
are forever on the lookout for ways to show how bad and ugly America is and how
they are the ones that have real solutions.
The
recent "rash" of police officers killing blacks is prompting
"civil rights activists" to describe America despite the election
and reelection of a black president as still a simmering pot of racism.
Never mind that according to the CDC, in 2012 (the most recent year with
available data) 140
blacks were killed by cops versus 386 whites killed by cops.
The
Attorney General, Eric Holder does
not help matters when he asserts that America suffers from "pernicious
racism." And a few weeks after the George Zimmerman/Trayvon Martin shooting
happened, the Rev. Jesse Jackson said, "Blacks are under attack."
Interestingly,
in 1997, CNN and Time conducted a poll that asked white and black teens about
"racism." Question: Is racism a major problem in America? Both black
and white teens said, "yes." But when black teens were asked if
racism is a "big problem," a "small problem" or "not a
problem at all" in their own lives 89 percent called racism a
"small problem" or "not a problem at all" for themselves.
To
be sure, 17 years ago, not only did black teens see racism as an insignificant
problem in their own lives, but nearly twice as many black teens than white
teens called "failure to take advantage of available opportunities" a
bigger problem than racism.
Yet,
liberal opportunists will continue to seek ways to inflict upon the public and
the youth their doom and gloom. This
emotion based paranoia has real world consequences. Fear and paranoia hurt
potential and careers.
You
ask any pastor or CEO of a growing company, and they will tell you that those
with a "high EQ" for a strong positive outlook, out-sold and out-produced
those with higher traditional aptitude, but with lower EQ. High EQ people
engage in positive behavior, which leads to positive results.
I
like big George. I like what he says and the message that comes from his lips.
George
Foreman, the former heavyweight boxing champion, is one of the most successful
pitchmen of our generation. A spokesperson for products ranging from Meineke
mufflers and Doritos to his own lowfat indoor grill, which earned him $138
million when he sold the grill's naming rights in 1999,
Foreman has an estimated net worth of $250 million.
A
high school dropout, Foreman recently wrote this about the value of optimism:
"This
life, this country, is about HOPE.
“My
first two jobs were about selling: Four hours of putting out sale papers, on
doors, cars and handed out. Then at a fruit stand. Texas watermelon season was
the best. Competition was great we had to (as boys) have a variety of melons
and a lot of charm.
"The
ability to sell is about the best asset one can pass on to a generation to
come. And the most critical and influential product anyone can deal or trade is
'Hope.'
"No
matter who we lose, every young doctor is optimistic we will win this one. And
many a time we do. Not a whole lot is new, just the same old Hope. ... When
things go wrong in this life our sole obligation to our children is to sell
them on Hope. Sure, beating our head against the wall is an option. But time
and life must proceed. Anger and disappointment bring more dark clouds. Oh, but
HOPE is the sunshine that every child needs for play. ... Teach them Hope. And
BELIEVE there is Hope.
"It's
our duty."
Say
it, George!
Wouldn’t
it be better for the youth in this country to hear from our leaders a message
of hope rather than the poison of racism that merely cripples and instills fear
and hopelessness?
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