Lady Liberty Weeps ~ PART II

Lady Liberty Weeps

PART II

BLOG SESSION

October 17th, 2017

BLOG Readers, Followers & Visitors ~ Welcome back to another great Blog Session!

If you were here for our last Blog Session, you have Journal notes about the events that have taken place around the globe in relation to the natural disasters of various forms that have happened in Columbia, Peru, Australia, India, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, the United States, California, Puerto Rico, Scotland, northern England, Ireland, southern Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and the Iberian forest fires across western Europe.  You may review that Session by scrolling down after you have read this Blog Session, or by clicking on the link entitled, "Lady Liberty Weeps" in our Blog Archive in the right-hand column of our Blog here.

Today we are going to continue our discussion.  We'll be switching gears to cover another area that is of interest to everyone concerned about civil rights, racial injustice, oppression, inequality, inequity, social justice, common decency, national issues, American issues, and criminal justice reform.  Other issues that come to mind are educational equality and economic equality.

The first thing that we are going to dive into is the incident that has been played in the media over and over again ad nauseum internationally in relation to President Trump's attacks against NFL players protesting during the National Anthem.  At a campaign rally in September 2017, Trump suggested that owners of NFL teams should fire any "son of a bitch" who takes a knee.  What an undignified remark!

Personally, I think any President of any country who speaks in that manner is not fit for office and should be fired!

Moving on...in response to that national media stunt that added up to being an embarrassment for the Republican Party, the United States, and the unfit person who just so happens to hold the office of the President at this time -- Trump -- hundreds of players joined the protests.  Several owners released statements criticizing Trump, and the league promoted the message that it was unified.

[Vernon Bryant/Staff Photographer]

Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones and team take a knee before the singing of the National Anthem prior to the start of a game against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona on Monday, September 25, 2017. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News)

Please keep in mind that NFL owners -- including many who sided with their players in protests relating to the national anthem -- were big donors to President Trump's inauguration festivities.  At least $7.75 million of the $106 million raised for Trump's inaugural committee came from NFL owners and the league, according to public records.

Since that attempt at solidarity, the strain continued with Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager, Jerry Jones when he said that any player who "disrespects the flag" will not play.  Well now, could he have said that because he gave Trump one million dollars for his campaign?

Jerry Jones has been confronted by protesters over his national anthem stance.

What is even more important are the issues that are in need of attention that are not being played over and over again in the media.  And, some of those issues matter to you and we need not be distracted.  Your comments are requested here on the Blog in the "Comments Section" at the bottom of this Blog post -- we'd like to hear what you have to say, and know more about what issues you are concerned about.

There will be more on this topic in our next Blog Session so that everyone is clear about what the national anthem protests are really all about, and the reason why "Lady Liberty Weeps".

Side Note:  Ethics case against Trump awaits green light from judge

OUR NEXT BLOG SESSION:

Lady Liberty Weeps

Part III

F R I E N D S

Until Our Next Blog Session ~

Peace, Love & Light

By René Allen

©Copyright - René Allen - 2014-2017 - All Rights Reserved 

Around the World: Dangerous Leaders ~ PART II

Around the World:

Dangerous Leaders

PART II

BLOG SESSION

September 25th, 2017

Good Afternoon Blog Readers, Followers & Visitors!

For any new Readers to our Blog Session ~ Welcome.  We are glad to have you with us as we continue our discussion on Leadership, Leaders, specifically World Leaders, and the qualities and traits that indicate good Leadership characteristics.

Blog Readers, please Bookmark our Blog now so that you may return here whenever you desire.  Also, if you'd like to receive our Blog Sessions in your email box, please sign up in the far right-column to "Follow by Email" by inserting your complete email address in the designated area, and then click the "Submit" button.  You will receive each Blog Session promptly in your email box after you have signed up.

As we begin our Blog Session for today, we'd like to point out to everyone that no matter where you reside in the world, there are Leaders that are responsible for leading various aspects of your community, territory, region, and/or country.  What we seek to focus on here on the Blog today are the qualities of good leadership versus dangerous leadership.

Please get your Journal and pen ready to take notes...

Journal Notes

Blog Readers, if you were here for our last Blog Session, then you should already have notes written about some of the qualities and attributes of a Good Leader.  We also went over the (must have) qualities & traits of a good Leader.  Just as a Review, please make sure you have the following items written in your Journal:

1)  Leadership is a trait that has to be earned on a daily basis.

2)  It is important that Leaders learn from the very best in the field concerning any particular item in a time of need for the people the leader serves.

3)  Good leaders must be able to get along with people.

4)  The best Leaders are those who are selected by the people from the people and for the people.

5)  Good leaders are respected, ‘concordant’ and ‘approachable’ in order to facilitate an environment of growth and intellect.

6)  The most effective leaders in the world seldom use the word ‘I’, they say ‘we’.

7)   The best leaders always think in terms of a team and believe in ‘team work’.

8)  True leaders accept the challenges and work towards making all team effort efficient.

9)  A true Leader creates trust.

10)  A true Leader does not create divisiveness, fractions, distractions that lead attention away from major issues that affect the protection and important basic needs of the people as a whole, and/or does not engage in questionable practices.

Learning about Leadership

Great Leaders inspire people to grow.

Bad Leaders don't care about people's growth.

Great Leaders put people in the best possible positions hence engaging great performance.

Bad Leaders exploit people to make themselves benefit the most.

Great Leaders are positive and always encourage others.

Bad Leaders are negative and always blame team members.

Great Leaders know when to delegate.

Bad Leaders always micromanage.

Great Leaders are open to novel ideas and new and innovative things.

Bad Leaders hate changes and do not take risks.

Recognizing a Bad Leader

It is important to understand what bad leadership is; how it happens; and why it matters.

In general, people do not expect to be led off a cliff due to the ignorance of a bad leader who is not deserving of the position and/or title that they carry.

Leaders should always be held accountable by the people that they serve.

Recognizing a Bad Leader

Bad Leaders tend to place themselves on a pedestal at the expense of others.  Treading on others to their detriment is a prime example of a leader who has a self-serving and "bully" mentality.

Pay attention to who the leader who serves your community, region or country aligns themself with.  What causes do they back or support?  Does the leadership that serves you serve your concerns?  Are the leaders in your area open and willing to hear the people they serve?

What are the main issues and concerns that the leader or leaders in your community or country focus on?  What causes, organizations, associations, laws, or vital community concerns do the leaders in your area,  community, region, or country align themselves with?

Take a good long look at the administration, staff, and team that your leader has around him or her.  Are they qualified for the positions that they hold?  Do they have good attitudes? . . .

Bad Leadership in action.

If you are witnessing a line-up of staff being fired, quitting, leaving, or disgruntled, there is probably a problem that needs to be addressed concerning the leader in charge.

[Chart (above) for your Journal Notes]

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In our next Blog Session, we are going to take a look at some of the major issues and concerns going on now around the world, and the Leaders in charge.

Bible Scripture for Today:  Woe to Oppressors

 Woe (judgment is coming) to those who

devise wickedness
And plot evil on their beds!
When morning comes, they practice evil
Because it is in the power of their hands.

Micah 2:1 ~ Amplified Bible (AMP)

OUR NEXT BLOG SESSION:

We'll return with Part III of . . .

Around the World:

Dangerous Leaders

~ Your thoughts matter ~ 

Be sure to join us back here on the Blog

for our next Blog Session!

Peace, Love & Light

By René Allen

©Copyright - René Allen - 2014-2017 - All Rights Reserved