Beacon #3 states we should listen to what candidates and public servants say about their plans, and their vision for how they will lead. As VOTERS, this helps us judge the person on their plans and their capacity to lead and inspire. The current gridlock in our government is at least in part caused by the polar positions on the various issues. So, one issue at a time, the disagreement deepens. No one is talking about a vision for the country that puts all the issues and challenges on the table at the same time.
Sometimes when you look at the big picture it’s possible to see opportunities in place of only challenges and problems. Much like a puzzle, how you put the pieces together is critical to allowing the picture to emerge. Keep in mind, that most pictures that emerge are quite nice and often inspiring. Below, I’ve listed a number of big issues of the day. In my list, I’ve created two categories (along with initial comments) as the first step in helping us look at them differently. As we move these around, our minds eye begins to see different blending, and the opportunities and energies begin to rise to the surface. I’ll continue to add detail to this beginning vision and share it in future posts. Let’s see if any of the candidates this fall are leaders enough to do the same thing.
Potential / Possibility [Unleashing the energy and genius of free men and women ]
- Create a “global best in class” education system by taking state and local actions using global best practices
- Rebuilding our transportation system including roads, bridges and mass transit
- Send a group of men and women to Mars and return them safely to earth by 2024
- Build a 22nd century military capability
- Increase personal liberty by decreasing government size and regulation
- Overhaul our tax system
- Increase legal immigration and stop illegal immigration
Getting Stronger [Taking care of us]
- Turn the Veteran Administration (VA) into a global class health system by inviting in private practices and participation
- Reinforce Social Security and Medicare for the long term
- Change welfare programs into personal growth programs
- Adjust the Affordable Care Act (ACA) so that it can achieve the same global class health system status as the VA by re-inserting private practices and participation
- Turn clean environment challenges into growth opportunities with long turn and transitory planning
- Pay off the national debt
- Lead the world with our human values and commitment to freedom and liberty through what we say and the actions we take, remaining always aware that leadership has an action orientation
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. . . remember that America’s best days aren’t behind her. America’s best days are ahead of her. They always have been and always will be.
Dave
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