Published by Jack Everest on 30 Apr 2010
Think the Tea Parties are racist? Think again! (great video!)
Just in case you think the Tea Parties are racist, here’s a terrific video which will disabuse you of that ridiculous idea…
Archive for April, 2010
Published by Jack Everest on 09 Apr 2010
Michael Steele and the Unforgivable Sin: Whining!
All, I repeat, all successful organizations I have ever been a part of had one cardinal rule: “No Whining Allowed!”
That’s because “whining” (which is nothing more than negative thinking made audible) has a powerfully destructive influence on individual and group performance…and it’s as contagious as the bubonic plague.
Michael Steele violated that rule when he (as reported by ABC News)…
played the race card today when asked on “Good Morning America” if he has a slimmer margin of error because he is African American. “The honest answer is, ‘yes,’” he said.
Whether he spoke the truth or not is irrelevant. Whining spreads discouragement (literally, “erodes courage”) whether issued by soldiers or commanders, Indians or chiefs.
However much it is unforgivable, it is doubly so when spread by a leader, because a leader speaks with a megaphone and it is his or her example that must inspire all who follow.
And do not doubt the power of negative thinking. It can kill a powerful organization.
Oddly, its power is such that it can even be used to coalesce hugely effective destructive movements.
Consider what has been accomplished by Jeremiah Wright. Wright has built a career devoted entirely to selling weakness and defeat to his congregants…and in the process has demonstrated that people will pay handsomely to be told how pitiful is their predicament. Our own president was attracted to his paean to victimization and negativity for over 20 years.
Perhaps Steele should seek employment in an organization (like Wright’s TUCC) where he can give full voice to his sad state. But his reputation as the Chairman of the Republican National Committee has been irreparably tarnished…and he should resign!