Joyce Dunn

I'm Right, You're Wrong



Posted: Saturday, March 13, 2010

by Joyce Dunn

I've been thinking about the current political climate in Washington , D.C. and the country in general. (not really a fun topic!) I find it very disheartening that we seem to be so polarized. Without any exception that I'm aware of, Republicans seem to be unanimously against anything that is suggested by the Democrats. Democrats are only slightly better. The 'trickle down' theory seems to be working in this regard. In my observation, most Americans have adopted this same stance, which really boils down to an "I'm right, you're wrong" way of thinking. No idea or opinion is ever completely right or completely wrong.

We all need to step away from this idea, and away from our feeling that trying to change anything in Washington D.C. is hopeless. Difficult, yes; hopeless, no. The place to start is by examining your own mind set; start noticing what parts of an opposing view just might have some merit. Then begin to demand of our representatives that they do the same. Let them know we are tired of fancy (mostly canned) speeches; we need to see some independent thinking and action . Words and ideas have no meaning unless they are accompanied by action.
Joyce has been writing for her own enjoyment for many years, and only in the past few years has gained the courage to "go public" with her writing. She has had two books published, and is involved with the Fine Lines magazine as a special editor. Her writing primarily reflects her own experiences, or the life experiences she has observed in others. She has her own blog, New Post on my blog: http://jottingsfromjoyce.over-blog.com/ Then click on " view comments" in the green box to read the blog.

Her website is www.strinz.com/healing.

Joyce would like to add that she always welcomes constructive criticism comments.

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Top-level comments on this article: (5 total)
» left by e
 2 years 64 days ago.
132 fans.
Wow! Great minds think alike! I wrote an article with the same title on the seventh, and I think we agree on everything! Great piece.

Best.......e  
» left by Joyce Dunn 2 years 64 days ago.
33 fans.
Thanks so much E. Sorry, I didn't realize you'd written something with the same title.
» left by Anonymous 2 years 64 days ago.
No apology necessary; it's a common phrase. I liked your article!
» left by Jennifer Stewart
 2 years 63 days ago.
153 fans.
What a wonderful, sane article, Joyce. I don't think the topic is boring, but I do get tired of how people use politics to dump their own anger and bigoted views. So your article is a breath of fresh air and has a ring of truth and authority to it. Thanks.
» left by Joyce Dunn 2 years 63 days ago.
33 fans.
Thanks for the nice words, Jennifer. And thanks for joining my fan club
» left by Michael Ramzy
 2 years 63 days ago.
49 fans.
Simply yet perfectly stated. How much would get accomplished if those in Washington actually listened? Not to their 'accomplices', but to those they represent.
» left by Joyce Dunn 2 years 63 days ago.
33 fans.
Thanks for the comment, Michael. Wouldn't it be nice to see the people in Washington listen to "the People", rather than their contributors?
» left by Bing Limousin
 2 years 61 days ago.
42 fans.
joyce,
 
well done. i have my own take on this (the lost art of arguements, bing limousin/search warp)-it's not the folks, it's the system. the process cultivates this kind of primitive survival instincts. nobody wins-for long...
» left by Joyce Dunn 2 years 61 days ago.
33 fans.
Sad but true. Thanks for your comment, Bing
» left by Bing Limousin
 2 years 61 days ago.
42 fans.
joyce,
 
well done. i have my own take on this (the lost art of arguements, bing limousin/search warp)-it's not the folks, it's the system. the process cultivates this kind of primitive survival instincts. nobody wins-for long...
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