Random Acts of Outrage
A friend of mine once opined, “When it comes to politics, I think there are really two kinds of people: those who care, and those who don’t.” The more I think about it, the more I agree. I find I have a lot more in common with those people who hold completely opposite opinions than I do than with those who have none. There is a consideration and passion that fuels them that I recognize and respect, no matter how much we might disagree. And in our disagreements I often find myself admitting the weaknesses in my own arguments, and conceding some logic I might find in ...
The Choice: Status Quo or Loose Cannon
If you think all politicians are crooked liars and it doesn't matter who gets elected you are mistaken. Who a candidate is and their “vision” for the country is important. The candidate's position on the issues matter. Because politics affects almost everything, differences in the agendas and philosophies of political leaders can make a difference to your life.
Mrs. Clinton is a known public figure. She will probably govern much the same as President Obama or the first Clinton administration. We can expect the affordable care act to be continued (basically a good ...
OCTOBER EVENTS
Monday, October 3…CUBA AND CHANGE: POSSIBILITIES AND DANGERS
Marathon County Public Library Wausau
300 N. First Ave., Wausau
6:30 p.m. Free; donations appreciated
No registration required
715-842-5750
A look at Cuba of the past and present, with Cuba-born Dr. Fernando Riveron and world traveler Rick Lohr
Tuesday, October 4—FAMILY LEAVE LEGISLATION
Citizen Action of Wisconsin has joined with Wisconsin 9 to 5 to draw attention to the need for family leave legislation. This is a round table discussion of the Wisconsin Family and Medical Leave ...
PRESERVE OUR WISCONSIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS…. DOING NOTHING IS NOT AN OPTION
For years, Wisconsin was in the TOP TEN states when it came to spending money on public education. In the past years, Wisconsin has slipped below the median. Yes, sad but true, Wisconsin is in the middle ranking in financial support of public education.
It is important to be aware of this and to arm yourself with facts. Call your legislators and let them know you are among the 90 per cent of the public who support our public schools.
You can call the legislators on off-hours and put your message on the message machine or you can call during office hours and talk with ...
MAKING AMERICA GREAT
The presidential candidates are pontificating about making America “great.” The Republican candidate in particular has made this a theme of his campaign. Puffing up our alleged greatness is standard political campaign rhetoric. Meaningless sound bites and patriotic cliches are a common campaign strategy. It allows the politicians to avoiding meaningful discussion of actual problems and needed solutions.
There may be good reasons for candidates to avoid specifics. Too often those who did discuss the issues have lost. Policy positions are often complicated and boring. ...
ARE LOWER HEALTH CARE COSTS ON THE WAY?
Last Thursday Wisconsin Citizen Action held a press event in the Marathon County Court House to announce a low “out-of-pocket” health plan.
A local health care insurance company has agreed to this plan: WPS/Arise.
Across the country, the cost of health care has gone up in premiums as well as out-of-pocket dollars. In recent years deductibles alone have risen faster than average wages. Consumers are feeling the pinch at all levels of the health system.
The federal government stepped forward to help consumers reduce high health care costs. The feds designed an ...
WEALTH AND MONEY PART XX: SOLUTION
“There was a house made of dawn. It was made of pollen and of rain, and the land was very old and everlasting. There were many colors on the hills, and the plain was bright with different-colored clays and sands. Red and blue and spotted horses grazed in the plain, and there was a dark wilderness on the mountains beyond. The land was still and strong. It was beautiful all around.” - - N. Scott Momaday
The picture painted by Momaday is of grace and dignity and beauty. It is a picture of what was and what might be. It is a picture of us and our planet Earth, our ...
CHARACTERISTICS OF A BULLY
1. Impulsive
2. Easily frustrated or annoyed
3. Lacks empathy, isn’t sympathetic to anyone’s needs or desires but their own.
4. Blames a victim for her/his behavior
5. Has difficulty following rules
6. Views violence in a positive way
7. Is motivated by power and the desire to dominate others
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Bullying involves repeatedly hurting a victim with “teasing, name calling, mockery, threats, harassment, taunting, social exclusion or rumors.”
On a national level, these bullying tactics have taken ...
