With some trepidation that I might spoil the "pessimism" theme, I present the following:
Over the past few years I have been frustrated by three things: #1 never hearing individuals in positions of power or prominence articulate the underlying problems that need to be addressed, OR #2 hearing the problems articulated with no real solutions being offered (translation: just bellyaching), OR #3 hearing the proper things addressed but in ways that were completely obnoxious and frankly so offensive that I almost didn't want to agree. That is what makes this short address by Dr. Ben Carson so refreshing. Not only is he a man of high profile and intelligence (head of pediatric neurosurgery at John's Hopkins for 25 years), not only does he clearly articulate some of the most important problems in America AND point out some solutions, but he also does it in a way that is actually forceful and polite at the same time. That's not to say I agreed with every detail, and at times it felt like it could have been somewhat self-promotional. Then again, if I felt strongly about something and wanted to offer more detail to as many people as I could, I might reference my book or website too. Long story short, the totality of his message added to an incredible life story coupled with an excellent delivery were something I've been needing for a while. If men such as this still exist, then maybe there is more to be hopeful about in this nation than I have assumed.
Over the past few years I have been frustrated by three things: #1 never hearing individuals in positions of power or prominence articulate the underlying problems that need to be addressed, OR #2 hearing the problems articulated with no real solutions being offered (translation: just bellyaching), OR #3 hearing the proper things addressed but in ways that were completely obnoxious and frankly so offensive that I almost didn't want to agree. That is what makes this short address by Dr. Ben Carson so refreshing. Not only is he a man of high profile and intelligence (head of pediatric neurosurgery at John's Hopkins for 25 years), not only does he clearly articulate some of the most important problems in America AND point out some solutions, but he also does it in a way that is actually forceful and polite at the same time. That's not to say I agreed with every detail, and at times it felt like it could have been somewhat self-promotional. Then again, if I felt strongly about something and wanted to offer more detail to as many people as I could, I might reference my book or website too. Long story short, the totality of his message added to an incredible life story coupled with an excellent delivery were something I've been needing for a while. If men such as this still exist, then maybe there is more to be hopeful about in this nation than I have assumed.
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