Short Term Thinking

Everyone is so good at thinking what's best for them right now. Our country is based upon short term thinking. The only problem is that most issues are long term.

When you tackle issues long term you decrease the likelihood that they'll turn into problems. If you have preventive healthcare you're less likely to die of an undiagnosed heart attack for example.

Why are we a short term thinking nation? Instant gratification makes us feel better. Want to know how well short term thinking is working? Look at how well we're doing with credit cards, obesity, the economy and diplomacy and you'll get a feel for how well short term thinking works.

Britney Spears and the Midriff

Does everyone have to show off their midriff? It gets so common that it becomes boring. Like any other fad, people just do it to fit in. It's kind of cool to know there are people who aren't swayed by fads. Same hairdo, same clothes, same everything. Yawn. Go out and do something unique and worthwhile.

Lowest Common Denominator

Why is it as a country we have to pander to the lowest common denominator? Why not try the novel approach of helping each person reach as high as they want. That would probably disturb those at the top I suppose.

Why People Own Fancy Cars

It makes them feel like they are better people and, sometimes, safer. It's always about feeling good and safe.