NOW IS THE TIME TO LOOK AND LISTEN

Back in 1970 when I got into the casino business in Vegas, one of the old timers confided in me.  “Look kid,” he said, “You don’t know shit from shinola about the gambling business. It’s different from every other kind of business you can think of.  Normal rules don’t apply here.  Don’t make a fool out of yourself.  Shut your mouth and keep it shut and look at how the business is run and listen to the people who know how to run it.”  He was right and, thank God, I followed that advice. 

I tell that story because now is the time for the country to stop, take a deep breath, and to start looking and listening.  I think the President’s outright attempt to take control of religion in this country was the loud gong that woke everybody up and got their attention.  Now, suddenly, it is coming to our notice that this President and his gang in the White House are different from any other Presidency that has ever existed in this country and that normal rules do not apply. 

We need to look at what this man has done and we need to really understand the adverse impacts his agenda has had on our daily lives and on our individual futures, as well as on the future of the country.  Look at what he has accomplished that has been positive for the country.  If you can’t really justify what he has done on the basis of making things better for the country, you are not alone. 

Listen to what he says.  Listen carefully.  He does not talk about his achievements, because he has none.  He does talk about all of the great things he is going to do, but if he didn’t do anything in his first four years, what will he do in his second?  Why is it that the majority of things he says are divisive and lay blame on others for his missteps?  Does he talk about our country in a positive way and does he lead us on to bigger and better things, or does he attack our fundamental liberties and our self –image? 

Look and listen.  Pay close attention to this guy for the next few months.  It’ll be an eye opener. 

That’s MY AMERICAN OPINION, respectfully submitted.