So we got Nixon, and riots in Detroit, bombing of Hanoi and inflation.
Chuck, I seem to remember that we were warned that three events would
occur if we voted for Goldwater: 1) We would bomb Hanoi. 2) We would have rioting in the streets of the USA. 3) We would have inflation. Well, I thought he made the most sense (besides also being an amateur radio operator), so I voted for him. Sure enough--We bombed Hanoi, we had rioting in the streets, and we did experience inflation. Go figure. 73, lh
On 12/6/2011 7:19 PM, Chuck Hards wrote:
"Why can't we all just get along?" -- Rodney King
We all want essentially the same thing. Alas, there are many details that affect each of our personal agendas, and affect our conclusions. In the end though, we truly do long for the same thing.
For me, even if I never get the opportunity to travel to such locations, just knowing that they are there, and others may enjoy them, is sufficient.
By the same token, I am keen to hear the voices of those who oppose my view, and actually consider their point of view, thinking hard about their personal argument, putting myself in their place.
Not a popular attitude in the current political environment of the USA.
The late Barry Goldwater was a Republican, yet he knew that compromise was key to making government work. Would that more modern American politicians (and their constituents) paid heed to Goldwater's attitude.
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