tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4812039228646601640.post4601561811687926626..comments2023-06-01T08:12:44.757-05:00Comments on Ward on Words: The Lost DecadeWard on Wordshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16395634759293431481noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4812039228646601640.post-14147221139785089622009-12-31T20:49:05.738-06:002009-12-31T20:49:05.738-06:00I tend to be a very negative person myself. But e...I tend to be a very negative person myself. But even as pessimistic as I am, it has given me mild shock how negative the general mood is lately. Of course we have strong reason to be gloomy now. But as one who spent some time overseas I think it pays to remember 3 or 4 things for comfort. 1. We are still a democracy 2. We still are a capitalistic society (which is still the best system we know of) 3. We have a highly intelligent and well-read President leading us now, who doesn't make war decisions or most decisions in an offhand or casual way 4. Americans when faced with difficult situations tend to become more active and involved.<br /><br />Things will get better if we try to live clean lives and work hard.Ted Knoreply@blogger.com