A Perfect Example

I normally try not to talk politics...BUT...

Going on at the moment the Senate is in discussion on appointing Senator Hagel as our Secretary of Defense.....but... before they do they are out to teach him a lesson.

Because Senator Hagel, A Republican, disagreed seven years ago with then President Bush, also a Republican, and was boisterous about it he is being punished now.

Pay no never mind that he fought in the war and saved lives -(A recipient of two Purple Hearts while an infantry squad leader in the Vietnam War, )  and he has a honorable record as Senator. He spoke out and had a different opinion so he is being held up as a example of what happens to those that do not stay in lock step.

You can disagree with his opinions and certain stands on issues but that is not what was directly said by Senator McCain, who said directly in an interview that the reason that they are putting through all of this is because " he stepped on too many toes".
He will eventually be appointed but they are trying to set an example and run him through the coals first.

Folks, that is what is wrong with not only our politics but with the business world as we know it today. Too many people are afraid to speak out or have a different opinion in fear of retribution.

We can not learn or grow as a county or business  we can not prosper with that philosophy.

We need a two party system for that very reason, so that we hear the other side. The same goes for business and for that matter your personal life.

No one should shrink or be afraid to talk or disagree.

Amazing, when our leaders do this it sets a bad example and people act as if it is acceptable.

It is not. This is a perfect example of how NOT to act or react.