From My Perspective - - -
Obfuscation is defined by The American Heritage Dictionary as: “To make so confused or opaque as to be difficult to perceive or understand…To render indistinct or dim; darken…” In a caustic sense, it is tempting to allow that as a better description of the Houses of Congress – the Houses of Obfuscation. Few of our circumlocutious politicians can give a simple cogent response to a direct question. They all have their “spin” and/or “talking-points” so well defined that they just parrot out their responses regardless of the question posed. It comes across as programmed, Washington-Speak, unclear diatribe. It has become all too easy to both ignore and turn off those who comment in such a manner.
During the program, 60 Minutes, there was a rare and poignant moment. Steve Kroft was interviewing President Obama regarding the economy, recession factors, etc. The President responded to a couple of the inquiries with laughter. POLITICO reports the moment in this way: “ President Barack Obama said he believes the global financial system remains at risk of implosion with the failure of Citigroup or AIG, which could touch off “an even more destructive recession and potentially depression. His remarks came in a 60 Minutes interview in which he was pressed by Steve Kroft for laughing and chuckling several times while discussing the perilous state of the world’s economy. You're sitting here. And you're— you are laughing. You are laughing about some of these problems. Are people going to look at this and say, ‘I mean, he's sitting there just making jokes about money—’ How do you deal with— I mean: explain….” The article goes on to state: “…Are you punch-drunk? Kroft said. ‘No, no. There's gotta be a little gallows humor to get you through the day,’ Obama said, with a laugh…”
One wonders if its construed as “gallows humor” by those whose employment is ended; savings accounts shrinking; investments lost; foreclosure possibility; recession obvious; fear of depression looming – where is the humor – gallows or otherwise – Mr. President. When our nation is stampeding toward bankruptcy and an uncertain future for the next generation – where is the humor, Mr. President? What is the “punch line”? Why is it so few are laughing? If its funny, why are so many anguished? Please! Explain the punch-line for us! One commentator mused: I guess I’ll have to retire on 40% of what I thought I had! Is that the joke, Mr. President? In case you haven’t noticed, no one is laughing!
Consider these things with me - - - It would be good if our nation could remember how good God has been to this nation and the abundance of His Blessings upon us. To forget this goodness and blessing is to relegate oneself into the realm of the foolish. Basically, a fool is one who “despises wisdom and walks in folly.” “The word for ‘fool’ is used in Scripture with respect to moral more than to intellectual deficiencies - The 'fool' is not so much lacking in mental powers, as one who misuses them. In Scripture the 'fool'...is the person who casts off the fear of God, and thinks and acts as if he could safely disregard the eternal principles of God's righteousness. Essentially, a fool thus chooses to disregard God and His wisdom (Unger’s Bible Dictionary).” Proverbs 12:15 states: “The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But he who heeds counsel is wise.” And Proverbs 28:26 adds, “He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, “But whoever walks wisely will be delivered.” It would be good to take note of a Proverbs 26:1-12. This section of Scripture addresses the subject of a “fool” and concludes with this declaration: “Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.” We don’t need to travel this road as individuals or as a nation. We still have opportunity to return to the Lord Who stands ready to show us His mercy and His pardon. The fool will say: “There is no God! (Psalm 14:1)” The wise will Come To Jesus where there’s still room at the Cross for you!
Obfuscation is defined by The American Heritage Dictionary as: “To make so confused or opaque as to be difficult to perceive or understand…To render indistinct or dim; darken…” In a caustic sense, it is tempting to allow that as a better description of the Houses of Congress – the Houses of Obfuscation. Few of our circumlocutious politicians can give a simple cogent response to a direct question. They all have their “spin” and/or “talking-points” so well defined that they just parrot out their responses regardless of the question posed. It comes across as programmed, Washington-Speak, unclear diatribe. It has become all too easy to both ignore and turn off those who comment in such a manner.
During the program, 60 Minutes, there was a rare and poignant moment. Steve Kroft was interviewing President Obama regarding the economy, recession factors, etc. The President responded to a couple of the inquiries with laughter. POLITICO reports the moment in this way: “ President Barack Obama said he believes the global financial system remains at risk of implosion with the failure of Citigroup or AIG, which could touch off “an even more destructive recession and potentially depression. His remarks came in a 60 Minutes interview in which he was pressed by Steve Kroft for laughing and chuckling several times while discussing the perilous state of the world’s economy. You're sitting here. And you're— you are laughing. You are laughing about some of these problems. Are people going to look at this and say, ‘I mean, he's sitting there just making jokes about money—’ How do you deal with— I mean: explain….” The article goes on to state: “…Are you punch-drunk? Kroft said. ‘No, no. There's gotta be a little gallows humor to get you through the day,’ Obama said, with a laugh…”
One wonders if its construed as “gallows humor” by those whose employment is ended; savings accounts shrinking; investments lost; foreclosure possibility; recession obvious; fear of depression looming – where is the humor – gallows or otherwise – Mr. President. When our nation is stampeding toward bankruptcy and an uncertain future for the next generation – where is the humor, Mr. President? What is the “punch line”? Why is it so few are laughing? If its funny, why are so many anguished? Please! Explain the punch-line for us! One commentator mused: I guess I’ll have to retire on 40% of what I thought I had! Is that the joke, Mr. President? In case you haven’t noticed, no one is laughing!
Consider these things with me - - - It would be good if our nation could remember how good God has been to this nation and the abundance of His Blessings upon us. To forget this goodness and blessing is to relegate oneself into the realm of the foolish. Basically, a fool is one who “despises wisdom and walks in folly.” “The word for ‘fool’ is used in Scripture with respect to moral more than to intellectual deficiencies - The 'fool' is not so much lacking in mental powers, as one who misuses them. In Scripture the 'fool'...is the person who casts off the fear of God, and thinks and acts as if he could safely disregard the eternal principles of God's righteousness. Essentially, a fool thus chooses to disregard God and His wisdom (Unger’s Bible Dictionary).” Proverbs 12:15 states: “The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But he who heeds counsel is wise.” And Proverbs 28:26 adds, “He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, “But whoever walks wisely will be delivered.” It would be good to take note of a Proverbs 26:1-12. This section of Scripture addresses the subject of a “fool” and concludes with this declaration: “Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.” We don’t need to travel this road as individuals or as a nation. We still have opportunity to return to the Lord Who stands ready to show us His mercy and His pardon. The fool will say: “There is no God! (Psalm 14:1)” The wise will Come To Jesus where there’s still room at the Cross for you!
No comments:
Post a Comment