President Elect offers information on vaccine distribution plan. It is important for people to watch how it will be distributed and to which people first.
Friday, January 15, 2021
Congressman Bill Huizenga Discusses Riots, Election, and Reform
Congressman Bill Huizenga discusses riots and convo w/ V.P. Pence. Facebook page HERE.
Detroit Economic Club-Business Environment Needs Improvement
The Detroit Economic Club offers beneficial feedback information that businesses and public leaders should consider while thinking about strategic steps to bring Michigan to a global competitive status. That may require working across the isle to help put in place those strategies that attract new business investments while still encouraging organic local business growth.
As of now, Michigan is dipping as a place to start a business. Some of that has to do with COVID and some to do with our approach to the market. There are new ideas out there but as of yet we are still moving along older lines of thinking. Sometimes they can be fruitful but often highly dependent on the pressure from the market. They don't necessarily seek to step in front of the market or fully capitalize on the new digital economy.
I'm working on a few unfinished ideas on the use of economic clusters to encourage new business development and innovation in places like Delta County. With luck and a solid working model maybe it can be applied to other places. Its unfinished (in process) so no major judgements please! HERE.
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Hump Day Blues in the News
Poetry is something that is long forgotten as a medium of communication. Within poetry you can find rhythm and rhyme but mostly it provides an ancient level of story telling.
Hump Day News,
National Blues,
Right to Choose?
Ok sorry...maybe my painting is getting better than my poems. Yikes! 🙈🙉 Its the process not the outcome that matters. I think people in business should have extra curricular activities so as to increase life satisfaction. There is also association of art and creative thinking.
Congressman Peter Meijers and Michigan Rep. Fred Upon Choice and its Implications
The very problem with politics is the group clan mentality that leads to pressure for people to choose based group norms and not their own conscious. Its important to respect Freshman Michigan GOP Congressman Peter Meijer and Michigan Rep. Fred Upon' right to choose based on what they believe is the right path forward. This isn't a judgement call about what they choose.
It is helpful to remember that the ability to step out of one's social pressures to stand up for what one believes is a responsibility of our politicians. Looking back over history it was the failure of leaders to choose their conscious that led to all types of national/international calamities.
I understand that this is not how things work in the "real world" and I also understand how the "real world" nature of politics led to our capital being sacked and the continued decline of our great nation. It makes no difference what we believe and what we think the outcome should be in so long as we afford the right of "choice".
We vote by our party affiliations and we create pressure on people to vote one way or another (This isn't party specific). The problem is that as the details of the events unfold we will likely become aware of more information that may make us think twice about our choices (hindsight 20/20). Thus choice is dependent on information and rational decision making at a specific moment in time.
I understand that this is not how things work in the "real world" and I also understand how the "real world" nature of politics led to our capital being sacked and the continued decline of our great nation. It makes no difference what we believe and what we think the outcome should be in so long as we afford the right of "choice".
We vote by our party affiliations and we create pressure on people to vote one way or another (This isn't party specific). The problem is that as the details of the events unfold we will likely become aware of more information that may make us think twice about our choices (hindsight 20/20). Thus choice is dependent on information and rational decision making at a specific moment in time.
At present, we don't have all the details of what is happening which makes quick voting difficult also risky but it does not stop our politicians from making a choice base on their own personal experiences and values. Without all the details we have a choice of conscious by which people must "construct" the missing pieces based on recurring themes (You may want to read about neuroscience and the construction of ideas HERE as well as the construction of public opinion HERE).
The root of bi-partisan decision making is that people have the right to choose based on what they believe is in the best interest of society. This isn't about whether one is a support of Trump or not; he is/was a mixed bag who existed within a national context. Leaders are often chosen based on broader environment factors in which they were elected (That might be a better place to find broad reaching solutions?🤔".
Democracy is about the right to choose based on one's personal beliefs. We voted for people to make decisions. Whether one agrees with their decision or not I can say that was their choice and I respect their integrity in the process. That doesn't mean that those who voted "no impeachment" are wrong; its a judgement call.
It only means that as a free democracy we must have people that are willing to choose based on what they personally believe. While we may generally follow our Republican or Democratic principles anchored to our party's perspective we are not bounded to always choose one way or another.
We do not want "yes men" and "yes women" in politics. They are to be our leaders (no matter how they vote.) We need them to work with their parties, opposing parties and come to a final conclusion they own for themselves. We are going to "own" our outcomes as a society so we should let our politicians make free choice.
If we are rigidly bounded then we are no longer free to choose and thus we can question the integrity of our politicians that are no longer free to make decisions they agree or disagree with. Do we have free choice and free elections or do we have something just a little less?
I may not choose impeachment or I may choose to impeach depending on what I think the intention was and the general needs of society. The point is that working within a party is very important to get things accomplished but there must be enough "wiggle room" to ensure it is free choice; it helps in societal trust.
The highest state of human development is when people choose based on their understanding of the world and their personal value systems. "Maslow summarized, they were perceptive, self-accepting, spontaneous, autonomous, empathetic, and creative. They always made up their own minds...." displaying independence and free will (You can Read some stuff about it HERE).
The root of bi-partisan decision making is that people have the right to choose based on what they believe is in the best interest of society. This isn't about whether one is a support of Trump or not; he is/was a mixed bag who existed within a national context. Leaders are often chosen based on broader environment factors in which they were elected (That might be a better place to find broad reaching solutions?🤔".
Democracy is about the right to choose based on one's personal beliefs. We voted for people to make decisions. Whether one agrees with their decision or not I can say that was their choice and I respect their integrity in the process. That doesn't mean that those who voted "no impeachment" are wrong; its a judgement call.
It only means that as a free democracy we must have people that are willing to choose based on what they personally believe. While we may generally follow our Republican or Democratic principles anchored to our party's perspective we are not bounded to always choose one way or another.
We do not want "yes men" and "yes women" in politics. They are to be our leaders (no matter how they vote.) We need them to work with their parties, opposing parties and come to a final conclusion they own for themselves. We are going to "own" our outcomes as a society so we should let our politicians make free choice.
If we are rigidly bounded then we are no longer free to choose and thus we can question the integrity of our politicians that are no longer free to make decisions they agree or disagree with. Do we have free choice and free elections or do we have something just a little less?
I may not choose impeachment or I may choose to impeach depending on what I think the intention was and the general needs of society. The point is that working within a party is very important to get things accomplished but there must be enough "wiggle room" to ensure it is free choice; it helps in societal trust.
The highest state of human development is when people choose based on their understanding of the world and their personal value systems. "Maslow summarized, they were perceptive, self-accepting, spontaneous, autonomous, empathetic, and creative. They always made up their own minds...." displaying independence and free will (You can Read some stuff about it HERE).
Right, wrong, or indifferent they voted what they believe was important and they did their duty to society. I agree with their right to choose weather or not I agree (or disagree) with their choice. I have my own opinions but at the moment are not relevant. Where we will be a year from now will depend in part on the total sum of our choices as a society.
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
President Trump Encourages Partisans to Not Engage in Violence
The President discourages partisan groups from engaging in violence and encourages appropriate expressions of freedom. It is helpful when our elected leaders come out to create a uniform expectation that people should not engaged in violence. We all have the right to express our needs and views but we don't have the right to engage in violence. The central message of all of our political leaders, no matter which party they adhere, is that we have time honored methods of dealing with disagreement and we should use them....without punching, kicking and biting.
Federal Reserve Bank Releases Economic Data - Mixed Economy
The Beige Book offers information on the state of economic affairs and is used by Federal Reserve economists and staff to assess economic conditions in the Federal Reserve Districts. It is helpful to watch these indicators because they can lead to insight into possible Federal Reserve policy changes and in turn investment prospects, economic activities, etc...
If you are an employer you may look at this data to figure out wage and employment changes that help you make decisions as an employer. Businesses live within a broader economic system and as the system changes they will need to change their strategies in order to meet market needs. The Beige Book offers insight to economic change throughout the year.
The U.P. is in the Minneapolis District: MAP
Minneapolis District economic activity increased modestly. Hiring demand increased, but contacts said health risks and other obstacles kept some workers out of the labor force. Holiday spending was better than many feared, but below last year, especially for small retailers. Commercial construction slowed, and the outlook remained weak. Agricultural conditions improved due to increased commodity prices and government aid.
The rest of Michigan is in Chicago District.
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