"In the world of money and investing, you must learn to control your emotions." Robert Kiyosaki

 I have a real prejudice against "financial advisors." 1) If they're so smart, why are they still working and not lounging on the beach in the Carribbean ? 2) Their recommendations generally will not be proven/disproven for decades - by which time they are no longer available and not accountable. Take 40 hours and learn the basics and make your own mistakes - and thereby learn.  Don't expect others to make you rich if they can't do it for themselves.

© 2015 Lester C. Welch

"I understand the Second Amendment. I respect the Second Amendment. I think we need to use common sense tools to keep the American people safe, to keep our streets safe." Eric Holder

The First Amendment to the US Bill of Rights guarantees freedom of speech - and we exercise it. However it has limits. You can't libel someone, you can't yell "fire" in a theatre. We respect those limits because they protect the innocent. Exactly where the limits are is an interpretation of the courts. Reasonable people accept that legal process. The Second Amendment guarantees the public the right to bear arms. It also has limits. One can't own a bazooka, or a side-winder missile. Where those limits are, should also be a rendering of the court. However whenever a reasonable person suggests an examination of those limits ( who can own an AK-15 or the size of a ammunition magazine clip) they are characterized as trying to get rid of the Second Amendment entirely. Such hyperbole by the opposition of such an examination undermines their credibility and shows the weakness of their position. No one is wanting to eliminate the Second Amendment - only to reach a limit where fewer innocent people get killed.

© 2015 Lester C. Welch

"Psychological projection is a theory in psychology in which humans defend themselves against unpleasant impulses by denying their existence in themselves, while attributing them to others. For example, a person who is rude may constantly accuse other people of being rude." ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychological_projection

If you're prone to be generous, compassionate and caring are you more likely to assume that others have the same characteristics?  If you're lazy, looking for an easy way out, and a way to make a quick buck, are you likely to ascribe those attributes to others?

Why do some people see government officials as corrupt, inefficient, and lazy?  Is it because they, themselves, would behave in that manner if they were in that position?

Why do others see those in power as acting only in the public good by wanting to eliminate poverty, hunger, and providing medical care for those in need?   Is it because they, themselves, would behave in that manner if they were in that position?

Is this the source of the progressive/conservative split in ideologies?  Perhaps both ways of thinking served a purpose in our evolution and each deserve credit for contributing to our continued existence and now we must bear the consequences of the dichotomy.

How much do you attribute to others your own personal attributes?

© 2015 Lester C. Welch