I may not be old enough to run for President, but sometimes it's fun to act like it. I am going to try to start a weekly-ish blog (I'm going to try my best to write a new post every Sunday) about all that is going on in the world. Sometimes, it will focus exclusively on politics and current affairs, but other times sports, personal events, or experiences.
I've been wanting to start something like this for awhile now. Not because I want to push my views and beliefs on others, but because I love to stimulate conversation and debate. I will freely admit that there are a lot of things that I don't know well and nothing that I know everything about. I'm always seeing, hearing, doing, and learning new things. These experiences shape my thought processes and mold my future decisions and opinions. As such, my viewpoints are constantly evolving and changing. And yes, sometimes I will change my mind on certain issues (some may call that flip-flopping) but I don't mind because I recognize that my views and beliefs are constantly evolving. I don't see a changing mind as naive or incompetent. Rather, I see it as responsible, open, and participatory.
A couple of things about me and my beliefs:
- I have always held a keen interest in politics and the day-to-day events that shape the future of our community, state, country and world
- I believe that I was put on this Earth to have a positive impact on as many people as possible
- I don't believe in political parties as they currently exist and operate
- Social media is fueling engagement of citizens in public affairs and current events more so than anytime in the world's history. I think this is a great thing
- I think the voting age for President should be lowered to either 14 or 16
- I love Cincinnati and will be sure to use this space to talk about all that is going on in our great city
Moving forward, I hope to use this space to share my views, ask questions, and receive feedback...not necessarily in that order. I want to talk about things that I know well and those that I don't know so well. I hope to be more regular in my posts on this blog. I haven't been in the recent past, but would love to get into the habit of having regular, thought provoking conversations and personal reflections.
My Quick Thoughts:
Trump's Tax Plan:
"We need fair trade, not free trade. It's got to be fair."
I am interested to see Trump's tax plan. I haven't taken him seriously as a Presidential candidate up to this point and this could be the make or break moment. Can he finally put his business background to good use?
John Boehner:
I don't know the ins and outs of his leadership in the House, but the fact that there are varied reactions on his resignation (good and bad) from both parties tells me that he probably did a pretty good job at pushing people and working towards compromise. He wasn't afraid to criticize his own party and I respect that.
Joe Biden:
I'd love to see him jump in the race. I believe that more candidates on both side will make for a better end result.
The Pope's Visit:
The buzz that the Pope created during his time in the United States was good to see. I haven't had the chance to look through all of his comments while here yet, but can't wait to do so.
The Bengals:
3-0 with a BIG win today in Baltimore. Should be a great game against the Chief's next week.
The Bearcats:
Hayden Moore played a great game. I don't think the refs got it right on the fumble reversal at the end of the game. Looking forward to taking on Miami, FL this Thursday in Nippert!
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