Framing the Argument
Nov/15/09 12:00
The title of this blog submission is the title to the book I planned on writing back in 2003. I submitted the idea to some hack publishing company that sent me a flattering letter saying I had a great idea. The instructions included me sending them a few chapters at a time so they could see how I was progressing and provide feedback. We never got to that point. I wrote many pages, but discovered that I was not ready to tackle that project while finishing my BA in Political Science from the University of Central Florida and running my food service company, Fairway Stops Inc. So the project was put on the back burner where several other ideas I have had went to die a slow painful death.
Not long after the Framing the Argument idea was shelved, I thought of another book idea, Stealing Home, a political book about sports teams holding government’s hostage to get a version of corporate welfare to be located in the city that pays the most. I started that book shortly after I pitched it to the same company, getting the same response, only to have it suffer the same untimely death. I really liked that book idea. I really liked the idea of running for Congress, going to law school, starting multiple business sites, owning rental property, and others that I have tried with varying degree’s of success.
I am not giving up on Framing the Argument though as I believe it is a relevant topic today. The book was about the inept way Republican’s and conservatives try to get their points across to win favor with the American people and advance the agenda that is more rooted in the founders vision than any other agenda. Rush Limbaugh, Shaun Hannity and others are not getting the points of the party across to those who not supporters, they reach those already behind the conservative movement of the country. All too often they put a rubber stamp of approval on Republican’s because they are fearful if they don’t, it could help erode their support, even if the Republican leader is not upholding the principals of the party or conservatism. This is evident by the years of staying silent while the Republicans in Congress spent money like a drunken sailor on payday.
So by now you are probably asking, what argument would you make if provided the forum? I am glad you asked because while its not that these subjects are not being brought up, but brought up in such a half ass way you could not make progress with any of the MSNBCCCP (CCCP is the abbreviation of the former Soviet Union) which could very well be persuaded if the argument was framed the right way. If I were in Congress today, I would not talk about the Socialist Health Care movement without talking about the other failed Socialist program the Republican’s wanted overhauled, Social Security.
Social Security is a nice little concept. At a certain age or due to certain circumstances the government gives you money. You may not have worked more than 3 years of your life, paid any taxes, or contributed to the fund as much as anyone else, but we are going to cut you a check for just being old or having an unfortunate situation in your life that qualifies according to the government. George W. Bush talked a good game about overhauling this during his 2000 Presidential Campaign. Eight years later not one ounce of reform has been accomplished. I would hijack the health care idea until the Democrats offer real conversation on Social Security. This is how I would Frame the Argument:
In getting the facts of the cases out, I would be aggressive and stick to the message that we know is right. Social Security is OUR money. We earned it. They taxed it and forced us to invest it and will tax it again when you get it. I am not talking health care to one person until this important socialist program is addressed. Let the party of BAD IDEAS explain to the American people why they are so stupid they can not be trusted with 10% of their own money to invest. Let the party of BAD IDEAS explain why this money earned is taxed more than once. Let the party of BAD IDEAS explain why they have been the party of the poor in most major cities and the projects don’t look better and people’s situations are not improving in those areas. The Democrats want you to think the only choice for Americans are their socialist motivated ideas. It keeps them in power, people dependent on them and this country from realizing its potential.
We need to move forward Framing the Argument on this issues of the country, without fear oh how we will be portrayed. We need to remember, the country was not founded on ANY core Democratic idea, which should tell you this country is going in the wrong direction. I will be glad to Frame the Argument moving forward. I will not give my country up!
Not long after the Framing the Argument idea was shelved, I thought of another book idea, Stealing Home, a political book about sports teams holding government’s hostage to get a version of corporate welfare to be located in the city that pays the most. I started that book shortly after I pitched it to the same company, getting the same response, only to have it suffer the same untimely death. I really liked that book idea. I really liked the idea of running for Congress, going to law school, starting multiple business sites, owning rental property, and others that I have tried with varying degree’s of success.
I am not giving up on Framing the Argument though as I believe it is a relevant topic today. The book was about the inept way Republican’s and conservatives try to get their points across to win favor with the American people and advance the agenda that is more rooted in the founders vision than any other agenda. Rush Limbaugh, Shaun Hannity and others are not getting the points of the party across to those who not supporters, they reach those already behind the conservative movement of the country. All too often they put a rubber stamp of approval on Republican’s because they are fearful if they don’t, it could help erode their support, even if the Republican leader is not upholding the principals of the party or conservatism. This is evident by the years of staying silent while the Republicans in Congress spent money like a drunken sailor on payday.
So by now you are probably asking, what argument would you make if provided the forum? I am glad you asked because while its not that these subjects are not being brought up, but brought up in such a half ass way you could not make progress with any of the MSNBCCCP (CCCP is the abbreviation of the former Soviet Union) which could very well be persuaded if the argument was framed the right way. If I were in Congress today, I would not talk about the Socialist Health Care movement without talking about the other failed Socialist program the Republican’s wanted overhauled, Social Security.
Social Security is a nice little concept. At a certain age or due to certain circumstances the government gives you money. You may not have worked more than 3 years of your life, paid any taxes, or contributed to the fund as much as anyone else, but we are going to cut you a check for just being old or having an unfortunate situation in your life that qualifies according to the government. George W. Bush talked a good game about overhauling this during his 2000 Presidential Campaign. Eight years later not one ounce of reform has been accomplished. I would hijack the health care idea until the Democrats offer real conversation on Social Security. This is how I would Frame the Argument:
In getting the facts of the cases out, I would be aggressive and stick to the message that we know is right. Social Security is OUR money. We earned it. They taxed it and forced us to invest it and will tax it again when you get it. I am not talking health care to one person until this important socialist program is addressed. Let the party of BAD IDEAS explain to the American people why they are so stupid they can not be trusted with 10% of their own money to invest. Let the party of BAD IDEAS explain why this money earned is taxed more than once. Let the party of BAD IDEAS explain why they have been the party of the poor in most major cities and the projects don’t look better and people’s situations are not improving in those areas. The Democrats want you to think the only choice for Americans are their socialist motivated ideas. It keeps them in power, people dependent on them and this country from realizing its potential.
We need to move forward Framing the Argument on this issues of the country, without fear oh how we will be portrayed. We need to remember, the country was not founded on ANY core Democratic idea, which should tell you this country is going in the wrong direction. I will be glad to Frame the Argument moving forward. I will not give my country up!