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I read an open letter from Howard Schultz, the CEO of Starbucks. It moved me and mirrored my thoughts about the country. The article is pasted below the post.
We have politicians who have been placed in a tough spot. If they acted like statesmen and did what is best for the country then their parties will push them out next election. So in order to keep their jobs, they mostly vote along party lines and the country is starting to fail.
The twitter call for #INDIVISIBLE is to serve as a way to let the country know that we wish to move forward not along political lines but along success lines. Success that will revive the American dream.
It is a corrupt system. This is why our founding fathers assumed that people will volunteer their time to serve their country's interest. After their service they would go home and continue to live normal lives. Instead we have created a system in which people are rewarded for staying a long time in Washington and never want to return to everyday lives. They walk in broke and leave multi-millionaires with impressive connections. After one term in office they are set up with medical care and pension for life. Do you think our founding fathers would have done that?
We are divided. The only way out is for term limits to be placed on all elected offices. 3 Years for congressman, 5 years for senator, one 7 year term for president and cabinet members. If you ran for Congress then the only thing you can run for is Senate. If you were in Senate than the only thing you can run for in President. One shot and you are out. Lobbies need to be outlawed. PACs need to be outlawed.
The problem is that all these ideas make sense. These politicians would need to make a sacrifice for the country in order for them to be implemented. It will never happen. This is why empires fail from the inside. They rot.
Today's question is:
"How do you get people to do what is needed to do for the benefit of many?"
On Independence Day, our country celebrates the promise of America.
It’s a day to remember that the principles that bind us together vastly outweigh what keeps us apart. The freedom to dream and the opportunity to create a better life – not just for ourselves, but for each other – has always defined our great nation.
I am a product of that American Dream. As a kid who grew up in public housing, went on to get an education at a state university and build a business, I am grateful for what this country has made possible for me. In turn, at Starbucks, we have always tried our best to honor our responsibility to the communities we serve.
And on this Fourth of July, our communities need all of us.
Across the country, millions of Americans are out of work. Many more are working tirelessly yet still unable to adequately care for their families. Our veterans are not being welcomed home with the level of support they deserve. Meanwhile, in our nation’s capital, our elected leaders are continuing to put ideology over real solutions. I love America, but we all know there is something wrong. The deficits this country must reconcile are much more than financial, and our inability to solve our own problems is sapping our national spirit. We are better than this. America’s history has showed that we have accomplished extraordinary things when we act collectively, with courage, creativity, and generosity of spirit—especially during trying times.
As we celebrate all that is great about our country, let’s come together and amplify our voices.
Let’s tell our government leaders to put partisanship aside and to speak truthfully about the challenges we face. Let’s ask our business leaders to create more job opportunities for the American economy. And as citizens, let’s all get more involved. Please, don’t be a bystander. Understand that we have a shared responsibility in solving our nation’s problems. We can’t wait for Washington.
At Starbucks, we are trying to live up to our responsibility by increasing our local community service and helping to finance small-business job creation with Create Jobs for USA. Our company is far from perfect, and we know we can do more for America. But we need your help. We need your voice.
Join the national conversation with #INDIVISIBLE. Starting today, I invite you to share your view of America, and how we can all put citizenship over partisanship. On Instagram, post a photo of the America we all need to see. On Twitter, provide a link to an innovative idea. Blog about who’s making a difference in your community; or on YouTube, share how you made your American Dream come true. No matter where you post, if you use the tag #indivisible, Starbucks will do its part to collect and amplify your voices.
To spark the conversation in our stores, your local Starbucks will proudly serve everyone a free tall hot brewed coffee on the Fourth of July.
Together, we can set a new tone in America. We hope you agree that doing so is a powerful way to celebrate our nation’s birthday.
In 2012, America needs to win the election more than either party does. It is time now to join together as Americans. It is time, whatever our differences, for us to strive and succeed as one nation – indivisible.
I read an open letter from Howard Schultz, the CEO of Starbucks. It moved me and mirrored my thoughts about the country. The article is pasted below the post.
We have politicians who have been placed in a tough spot. If they acted like statesmen and did what is best for the country then their parties will push them out next election. So in order to keep their jobs, they mostly vote along party lines and the country is starting to fail.
The twitter call for #INDIVISIBLE is to serve as a way to let the country know that we wish to move forward not along political lines but along success lines. Success that will revive the American dream.
It is a corrupt system. This is why our founding fathers assumed that people will volunteer their time to serve their country's interest. After their service they would go home and continue to live normal lives. Instead we have created a system in which people are rewarded for staying a long time in Washington and never want to return to everyday lives. They walk in broke and leave multi-millionaires with impressive connections. After one term in office they are set up with medical care and pension for life. Do you think our founding fathers would have done that?
We are divided. The only way out is for term limits to be placed on all elected offices. 3 Years for congressman, 5 years for senator, one 7 year term for president and cabinet members. If you ran for Congress then the only thing you can run for is Senate. If you were in Senate than the only thing you can run for in President. One shot and you are out. Lobbies need to be outlawed. PACs need to be outlawed.
The problem is that all these ideas make sense. These politicians would need to make a sacrifice for the country in order for them to be implemented. It will never happen. This is why empires fail from the inside. They rot.
Today's question is:
"How do you get people to do what is needed to do for the benefit of many?"
An Open Letter: How Can America Win This Election?
On Independence Day, our country celebrates the promise of America.
It’s a day to remember that the principles that bind us together vastly outweigh what keeps us apart. The freedom to dream and the opportunity to create a better life – not just for ourselves, but for each other – has always defined our great nation.
I am a product of that American Dream. As a kid who grew up in public housing, went on to get an education at a state university and build a business, I am grateful for what this country has made possible for me. In turn, at Starbucks, we have always tried our best to honor our responsibility to the communities we serve.
And on this Fourth of July, our communities need all of us.
Across the country, millions of Americans are out of work. Many more are working tirelessly yet still unable to adequately care for their families. Our veterans are not being welcomed home with the level of support they deserve. Meanwhile, in our nation’s capital, our elected leaders are continuing to put ideology over real solutions. I love America, but we all know there is something wrong. The deficits this country must reconcile are much more than financial, and our inability to solve our own problems is sapping our national spirit. We are better than this. America’s history has showed that we have accomplished extraordinary things when we act collectively, with courage, creativity, and generosity of spirit—especially during trying times.
As we celebrate all that is great about our country, let’s come together and amplify our voices.
Let’s tell our government leaders to put partisanship aside and to speak truthfully about the challenges we face. Let’s ask our business leaders to create more job opportunities for the American economy. And as citizens, let’s all get more involved. Please, don’t be a bystander. Understand that we have a shared responsibility in solving our nation’s problems. We can’t wait for Washington.
At Starbucks, we are trying to live up to our responsibility by increasing our local community service and helping to finance small-business job creation with Create Jobs for USA. Our company is far from perfect, and we know we can do more for America. But we need your help. We need your voice.
Join the national conversation with #INDIVISIBLE. Starting today, I invite you to share your view of America, and how we can all put citizenship over partisanship. On Instagram, post a photo of the America we all need to see. On Twitter, provide a link to an innovative idea. Blog about who’s making a difference in your community; or on YouTube, share how you made your American Dream come true. No matter where you post, if you use the tag #indivisible, Starbucks will do its part to collect and amplify your voices.
To spark the conversation in our stores, your local Starbucks will proudly serve everyone a free tall hot brewed coffee on the Fourth of July.
Together, we can set a new tone in America. We hope you agree that doing so is a powerful way to celebrate our nation’s birthday.
In 2012, America needs to win the election more than either party does. It is time now to join together as Americans. It is time, whatever our differences, for us to strive and succeed as one nation – indivisible.
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