My main motivation for voting four years ago was religion (President Bush seemed to be Christian, therefore I voted for him). I now realize that this is a misguided way to vote.
It has become clear that George W. Bush has been following the trend of his predecessors, taking as much power as he can whenever he can get away with it. This is a fundamental betrayal of the American people.
It has slipped his mind that the limitations of his office are purposeful. There's a good reason the Executive branch is limited; let's keep it that way. I sincerely doubt that President Bush remembers very often what a humble role the Executive branch (and indeed all the branches) are supposed to assume. Based on what I have observed over the last eight years, he seems to treat it as a position of power, a privilege to be obtained and then exploited.
His actions have been, by and large, immature and ill-advised. Likewise, the fruit of his actions have been disastrous, not only in the U.S. but in the whole world.
2011: Trendspotting for the Next Decade
I picked up 2011: Trendspotting for the Next Decade (by Richard Laermer) while waiting at the airport the other day after glancing through it. I read a few chapters at the airport and then haven't read anything else since then (three weeks ago).
I wouldn't usually buy a book for $25 on impulse, but I've been more concerned lately about trying to "live smart" rather than on impulse so (ironically) i decided to impulsively buy this book.
The book is okay, a bit vague, but overall well written. His writing style appeals to our present, fast-paced, blog-hopping, PDA-toting society.
I am convinced that, if we are Christians, we represent our Maker well by living smart. This doesn't necessarily mean "conservative," but rather wise in our everday lives. Being wise might mean spending more or spending less, taking chances in certain ways and not in others.
One way to live smart is to observe widespread trends and act accordingly.
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