This 2012 election is spilling into Facebook. I decided to like propaganda spigots on both sides of the fence to see if I could, however lazily, remedy my ignorance. The result: I still don't know the issues. I'm going to have to put in some actual work - fine.
Pre-research, here are my observations:
The commercials are annoying, thank goodness for my dvr.
Obama's camp keeps saying Romney is sending jobs overseas. The USA can't expect to maintain their position as one of the most powerful nations in the world and NOT expect to change. The rest of the world is stepping up their game, starting with education; we need to do the same.
We're always looking for a good deal, why should we fault business owners for following suit. Don't waste time blaming them for finding other business opportunities; instead, let's raise the bar here. Let's not settle for barely making it through hs or doing just enough. Let's find ways to make ourselves more valuable in the job market.
I truly believe that we need to change our paradigm. Making education a top priority is the key to reviving our country's economy. Yes, professional sports are awesome, but how many of us take that employment route and how long can that last? Sure, college isn't for everyone. There are other ways to get specialized training. Let's find a way to encourage innovation and entrepreneurship instead of settling for the same old same old. When we educate and inspire our kids, their ideas and breakthroughs will stimulate our economy. Let's make an investment in our future!
Look into the mirror and place blame where it rightly lies. When we become stagnant, we can't expect the world to wait for us. The world keeps moving and changing and we have to do the same.
But I don't know the issues.
P.S. I want to disclose the fact that I am in an industry that has been outsourced. In my own company, I've weathered the threats of lay offs due to outsourcing. I regularly work with vendors overseas and they are competent and efficient. It is very plausible that our company could be totally moved offshore and years later that threat hasn't been enough to put a fire under my bum. I know I need to make a change, I'm just not sure what to do next.
Pre-research, here are my observations:
The commercials are annoying, thank goodness for my dvr.
Obama's camp keeps saying Romney is sending jobs overseas. The USA can't expect to maintain their position as one of the most powerful nations in the world and NOT expect to change. The rest of the world is stepping up their game, starting with education; we need to do the same.
We're always looking for a good deal, why should we fault business owners for following suit. Don't waste time blaming them for finding other business opportunities; instead, let's raise the bar here. Let's not settle for barely making it through hs or doing just enough. Let's find ways to make ourselves more valuable in the job market.
I truly believe that we need to change our paradigm. Making education a top priority is the key to reviving our country's economy. Yes, professional sports are awesome, but how many of us take that employment route and how long can that last? Sure, college isn't for everyone. There are other ways to get specialized training. Let's find a way to encourage innovation and entrepreneurship instead of settling for the same old same old. When we educate and inspire our kids, their ideas and breakthroughs will stimulate our economy. Let's make an investment in our future!
Look into the mirror and place blame where it rightly lies. When we become stagnant, we can't expect the world to wait for us. The world keeps moving and changing and we have to do the same.
But I don't know the issues.
P.S. I want to disclose the fact that I am in an industry that has been outsourced. In my own company, I've weathered the threats of lay offs due to outsourcing. I regularly work with vendors overseas and they are competent and efficient. It is very plausible that our company could be totally moved offshore and years later that threat hasn't been enough to put a fire under my bum. I know I need to make a change, I'm just not sure what to do next.
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