Posted by
Gary A McAvin on Friday, August 10, 2007 3:28:41 PM
One of the daily web sites frequented by me (Power Line Blog) contains stories and news that you will not likely see in the MSM (Main Stream Media). The story I read today was about renowned writer columnist Bill Kristol. I like Bill Kristol because; he knows what he is talking about, and when he opens his mouth you can believe what he says. Here is the quote from his Time column that I considered worthy to comment on. Most writings in the MSM are less
than worthless and not even worth your time to read.
“I spent a week in Iraq recently, and here's what impressed me most: the Americans; in particular, the quality and character of the American soldiers and Marines who are fighting there and trying to help rebuild the nation. I don't mean to slight, in some ethnocentric way, the steadfastness and courage of the Iraqi people. But it was meeting and watching the American soldiers at work that I found most interesting.”
What struck a sonic chord with me is the work ethic of good Americans personified in our deployed military in Iraq. Mr. Kristol rightly discerned the true American displayed in Iraq. Seemingly; in all places where the military has been deployed since the beginning of to 20th Century, this American display of our core values and work ethic has been seen in every location. Americans rebuilt Germany, Japan, Korea, Viet Nam and now Iraq et al during this current military campaign. Another statement of note can be discerned in the less than anxious people of Iraq. Not everyone possesses the work drive of true Americans. Iraqi’s have been lackadaisical in their effort as are other countries that Americans have rebuilt. Why are we called upon to rebuild their countries? Because; we get the job done, and; right now! A good testimony and tribute to-US!
Most Americans in general were usually always hard working and diligent, up until recently! It now seems that stateside Americans are more interested in working and obtaining that big plate of food coupled with pleasures of their choice. The pleasures of the flesh have captivated and captured the weakened ones into forsaking the hard working values of our forefathers. However; there are still many Americans today who refuse to capitulate to indolence and extreme corpulence and continue to work hard, setting a good example! Is there any hope? Probably; and only when and if; this becomes a national plague where their actual survival is at stake! Why are so many people becoming obese and ultimately lazy? Because their bodies are not receiving the proper satisfying nutrition that is necessary to function properly, and so; the food and sweet cravings cause continuous hunger pangs, and; these cravings are omnipresent every day-all day!
The best diets can be found in the Kosher Diet, the Mediterranean Diet, the Vegetarian Diet, and just about any diet that contains low fat healthy food in MODERATION! Remember America; you no longer work hard enough to burn up those excessive calories! When we worked on the farm all day, or; did any kind of demanding physical work, we used up any excess calories. But; now with the advent of Internet and couch potato type work requirements-NO WAY should we eat like we do! Reduce your caloric intake, work or exercise hard if possible and; be that example here at home and abroad where good reporters like Mr. Kristol will see you and; complement you accordingly!