Thursday, October 28, 2010

American economy in crises - a long time coming


American economy in crises - a long time coming



When a country and its society import more than they export for over a quarter of a century, it is bound to erod the economy to its primate state.



We have only ourselves to blame, what goods and products are we exporting, what goods and services are produced in the USA, the answer is very little by comparison.



In the past 50 years as our population has increased, technology advanced, we have become a nation that consumes enormous amounts of resources, we shop for competitive prices. Corporate America is constantly looking to increase the bottom line.



Most of the goods for and by Americans and its companies are produced overseas and in the past decade with the advancement of telecommunications, many of the services sector are also imported.



The increased costs of energy over the past 10 years, has affected the economy to unimaginable comprehension.



This economic activity has eroded our economy to its core. It seems that the situation is getting worse every year. American debts are increasing beyond our wildest dreams, endangering the future economic vitality of our future generation.



I hope it is not too late for our society to recognize the graveness of our economic predicament and its resolve to take appropriate action to stem the tide of our economic downturn.



Americans are a nation of great technology and knowhow. We must utilize that technology and our resources to find new means to regain our economic independence.



We must face and implement fiscal responsibility, both by the government and the population with its infrastructure of corporate America.



It is no longer an option, it is a must if we as a nation want to survive and retain our way of life and economic vitality.



Inflation, recession and financial crises are here. Let us take the bull by the horn, initiate immediate actions to minimize and hopefully reverse our economic crises.



Jay Draiman, Northridge, CA.



PS

The US economy has enormous momentum. Metaphorically speaking, if someone turned off the locomotive that drives the US economy, the economy would go on for miles before anyone would likely notice something was wrong. But something has been wrong for many years. Is there really hope for the future? Maybe. But the terrible truth is that no one really knows. But if there is hope, we're already on the wrong track. And that has to change..

Monday, October 11, 2010

The deterioration of family values R2

The deterioration of family values R2



Since World War 2 when women were encouraged to join the work force en mass, to replace the men who went to war and keep the economy and the war effort going.



There has been a trend where a mother was not home to take care of her children, monitor their behavior, help with the homework and discipline when and where necessary.



The advancement in technology has harmed family values. The Media and Television has totally destroyed any comprehension of values in our society.



The lack of discipline and total disregard for authority and respect is clear to anyone who has watched the past 50 years and seen our society’s values deteriorate.



One example alone is that 50 years ago a teacher was happy to go to school to teach, a teacher was respected and looked up-to, a teacher could discipline. Today teachers fear for their lives they are petrified by their students.



This scenario caries on to other social interactions of society today, and the situation is getting worse and worse every year.



You will notice that many families who come from other countries have a very strong family values, good education, respect and the children excel in their studies. That is because they have not had the chance to be influenced by our society.



The education of our children begins at home and continues in school – the parents and the school must take a proactive approach to teach our children values and respect.



In today’s society a teacher is not permitted to discipline a student, the teachers will be sued, not to mention that teachers fears for their safety.



Parents in today’s society are also restricted as to how to discipline their children; in many cases parents are getting sued. In many cases children would never dream of treating their parents with such disrespect 50 years ago. Today some parents are afraid of their own children.



Abuse has been and will be with society to eternity that does not give society the right to prohibit discipline; a few acts of abuse should not cause society to prohibit proper discipline.



When an individual or individuals utilize a vehicle to commit a crime cause the death of others, does society prohibit vehicles altogether, no, a vehicle is very important for our everyday life.



Well, the discipline of our children by parents and teachers is extremely important for our society and the preservation of humanity.

It seems that our society is so busy chasing the dollar, fame and glory, that anything goes all values goes out the window. We should be an example of honesty, integrity and respect to our children.



YJ Draiman, Northridge, CA.



PS



Are Americans patriotic and proud enough to defend, protect and bring family values back to America? Is America ready to fight for honesty integrity and justice in our society, eliminate corruption and fraud, waste and self serving programs.

Re-invigurate our economy and decrease our dependence on foreign economies and resources.

Tell me and I will forget
Show me and I may remember
Involve me and I will understand.
n Chinese Proverb

Yehuda J Draiman for Mayor of LA - 2013




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