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Nov. 20, 2005 President Bush is over in China preaching to them about "freedom". Beginning with religion. Then for all else that is democratic. Did they ask for his humble opinion? I think not! In his overzealous and distorted vision of what he wants the world to be he has not considered the people of China, but merely his own wishes much like a spoiled and impetuous child. When he begins to babble nonsensical things to leaders of other countries with very diverse beliefs, cultural norms, and societal structures I must ask- Is he mad, stupid, or merely a self appointed apostle spreading Christianity? First let's look at what Merriam-Webster defines as freedom. From the web site www.m-w.com we find this- Main Entry: free·dom Pronunciation: 'frE-d&m Function: noun 1 : the quality or state of being free: as a : the absence of necessity, coercion, or constraint in choice or action b : liberation from slavery or restraint or from the power of another : America may be a melting pot, but we should not inflict our beliefs on all other nations around the globe. They have a right and fundamental freedom-as we do-to set their own rules and policies, customs and norms, ceremonies and events as well as a host of other items. We cannot and should not interfere or make thinly veined threats against countries and people that do not function as we do. What happened to tolerance, compassion, diplomacy, and restraint? The best way to effectuate change is to change yourself and then those around you will have to change in response to your changes. Force does not effectively create change, but fosters hostility and harbors resentments toward those that forced change. Case in point, Iraq. Maybe they (the people of Iraq) wanted to have a change of government or power structure, but they did not invite us to take out Saddam and create a more hostile, chaos filled, unstable country and world. Change takes thoughtful planning and effort on part of all participants. Creating a strategic roadmap can aid one in this endeavor, but it will take time, resources, focus, and diplomacy-things lacking in Bush's approach. A strategic roadmap helps to align your strategies with your vision/mission and long-term objectives giving you milestones or targets that can be measured, controlled, and changed as necessary to keep your plan on track and moving toward certain success. (MGT 578, Week 5, UOP On-line, eResource) My advice is that the entire Bush Administration take a few courses on Diplomacy, Planning, and Resource Allocation before opening their mouths and spouting freedom for the world! With those basics under their belts they might begin to have a certain appreciation for differing cultures and their customs, norms, and ceremonies. As well as how best to set forth a plan, communicate it, and execute it to achieve success and not just stumble forward with no plan espousing jibberish under the guise of freedom. Reference: www.m-w.com MGT 578, Week 5, UOP On-line, eResource ------------ About the author: Michelle Malsbury was born and raised in Champaign, Illinois. She attended Parkland College and the University of Illinois before graduating from the University of Phoenix with her degree in Business Management. Currently she is working on her master’s degree in Organizational Management while concurrently pursuing her lofty writing ambitions. Ms. Malsbury moved to south Florida in 1983 and resides between the Keys and Apalachicola, allowing her to experience the seasonal fluctuations between the southernmost and nearly northernmost beauty in the state of Florida. Travels have taken her from Europe through the Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, and across much of the United States. Michelle has been a bartender, real estate agent, flight attendant, beauty contestant, yacht broker, and commodities broker over the years, but writing is her passion. She enjoys outdoor activities like sailing, waterskiing, hiking, bike riding, working out, and fishing as well as reading, music, theatre, playing with her two amusing pets (Abu Chez, her 6 year old Australian Blue Heeler and Zack, her two year old yellow tabby cat) and writing. Michelle is a regular featured author on the web site Useless-Knowledge.com and enjoys exchanging points of view with her comrades there. “Three Years With Adonis” is the first to be published of several books that she has written. In addition to “Three Years With Adonis”, she has authored four other books and three screenplays while continuing to explore all that life hands her. Check out my new web sites. They are; www.3yearswithadonis.com, www.threeyearswithadonis.com, and www.MichelleKayeMalsbury.com. Email Michelle Malsbury: zackywacks@aol.com Tell a friend about this site! ------------ All articles are EXCLUSIVE to Useless-Knowledge.com and are not allowed to be posted on other websites. ARTICLE THIEVES WILL BE PROSECUTED! |
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