Right Wisdom

 In two days, America will be 250 years old. I remember celebrating the 200th birthday of America, they had special quarters to commemorate the occasion and there were parades and other events surrounding the celebration. It really brought everyone in America together with a sense of pride and love for the country, despite what the country had gone through.   Fast forward 50 years, and the climate of America isn't too different from that of 1976, when America was divided about the Vietnam War, Watergate, and the 60s civil rights movement. There are people out there today who hate America and they live in this country. To me America is still the greatest country on earth.  The freedoms we have in America are unmatched, and the ability to write your own destiny and be what you want to be is up to you. The government isn't going to tell you what career you need to go into. They aren't going to stop your creativity or your ingenuity. On the flip side however don't expect...

Now that we have had a day to digest what happened in the election last night we can clearly make some assumptions about what went wrong. As I listened to the radio and thought about exactly why Romney lost and other key conservative voices I determined that it is the brand. The Grand Old Party is no longer grand but it is just old. They have a platform that is full of quality conservative ideals however the leadership of the Republican Party believes it is better to distance themselves from those conservative values. They say they will do something but they do the opposite or they climb in bed with the Democrats. No one wants to vote for and have leaders who say one thing and do another. Sure all politicians do that, Obama said he would close Gitmo and he never did. The difference is the media embraces his changes as positives while chastising the conservative choices. This taints the brand so people view it as a negative brand and want nothing to do with it. Despite the fact ...

Well, our country looks like it will be lead by Barack Obama for four more years. Is this the leadership you wanted? Leadership isn’t about changing the greatest country to a destitute and socialist society. It looks like that is what America wants. They want to be spoon fed everything that the government can give them without lifting a finger to do work. America is changing because the leadership is becoming too controlling. Leadership is listening to people and making decisions based on what you hear. America has spoken and it looks like America wants four more years of a poor economy, joblessness, high prices and lower incomes. Now that is what America is all about. We need to rise up as leaders, leaders in our homes, jobs and communities. We can’t let the government control our lives but we must control and lead our own life. Leading is about showing direction and strength even in tough times. It is about overcoming problems and finding solutions to those problems. It is li...

What did you do to celebrate America’s birthday? Back in 1776 when the leaders of this nation decided to sign the declaration of independence from England and create this great nation that gives us the freedom we have today. They were visionaries looking out for future generations. Great leaders do that, they look out for the future. Little did they know that today's America is not the same America they created? All leaders need a break now and then. What did you do today? We spent the day over at my relatives in River Falls swimming in a pool. A great relief from the 100 degree temperatures. No fireworks in the offing this year, just too hot and besides I have to work tomorrow. Here are some things you can do on the Fourth of July. Have a picnic Watch fireworks Enjoy time with family Hang out at the lake or any body of water Attend a parade What is the greatest place you have ever watched fireworks? My wife and I watched fireworks over lake Minnetonka in E...

I am going to deviate from my normal series to write about the most devastating leadership blunder in history. Today the leaders of this nation took a giant step backward in their efforts to be leaders. The Supreme Court upheld Obama care and thus begins the slide of America into the world of socialism. No longer will we be the home of the free and the brave. Here is why.   Brave leaders take a stand for truth and justice they stand firm on the principles that made this nation great. Being a brave leader doesn’t mean selling the American citizens down the river of tax and spend. Being a brave leader means being able to make the tough choices that will help everyone and not just the select few.   Being a leader who believes in freedom is a leader who will allow the people to have a choice, a choice to decide for ourselves if we want medical coverage or not, a choice to decide what doctor to see and when to see them. Being a leader who believes in freedom is a leader wh...