Thanks for the question.
IMHO...
First, of course, it’s a Christian thing. Even if we are sure that we are doomed, we are called upon to persevere as we see our duty plainly before us, and thus in either case we glorify God. This is not to say that are suicidal, for unto the end we have hope. Hope with the firm assurance either of deliverance or sacrifice. And this touches a very important concept, that of “how is it that I win, or succeed ?” Subtle, yet magnificent. We are commanded to remember at all times to not trust in what we see in the enemy’s capabilities or the hurdle to overcome. Even for a moment. And not our own capabilities. We are taught that anyone can have faith when success is plausible. Confidence is hardly faith in that case, but God desires that we trust in him when our defeat looks certain.
Those in the military, forgive my presumption, but they would, I am sure, concur that the seemingly hopeless situation calls for holding until relieved. Right to the end... thinking of this bothers me... you know who I’m referring to. It makes me angry that four people were wilfully abandoned. God bless those guys and their families.
I’ll just list one more reason, the fact that non-linear changes, if we can get one started, can be difficult to estimate in terms of their growth. Businesses can go from start to billions in sales in what is a shockingly short time, trends can spread increadibly fast, etc. We simply have no way of perceiving future possible events or effects that may give us more time or perhaps quickly change the situation in a dramatic way. The WH and Congress are not in control of all events, nor can they accurately predict the actions of individual (300+million) citizens. This link
shows the CIA trying to figure out how to predict future world events - when the U.S. government is working with NGOs and jihadists to CAUSE the future events.
They don’t even try to pretend they have real jobs, by sitting still and folding their hands, now they just sit blabbering all day publicly, clearly demonstrating that it is high time for most non-military government to get downsized.
Of course, there’s a chance, given the type and size of problems we face, and the direction in which we would be focused, that we would be the critical factor that saved the day.
IMHO, this is not that kind of situation, needing to be “saved”. Congress goes to think tank experts to get their legislation written, then needs to pass it. This is at least a 1-year turnaround. To start to see the effects would be a second year. The only emergency thing they can do is just what Hank Paulson told GWB, give me 700 billion dollars.
IF things got really bad, we’ll all continue what we’re doing, we’ll just be dressed like the Little Rascals and riding on a scooter made from a broken roller skate and a peach crate.
BTTT.
Thanks for your thoughtful reply.
In our Society there is a disconnect between those who think and do and those who feel and do.
A well thought-out Conservative Think Tank could significantly reduce the size of that disconnect. The key is to set up the Group to succeed.
As a Scientist I have little patience with those who hold assumptions or hypotheses that they refuse to test, or worse, refuse to acknowledge that their assumptions and hypotheses have already failed many tests.
Here is a perfect example: “ - - - The only emergency thing they can do is just what Hank Paulson told GWB, give me 700 billion dollars. - - - “
The assumption is that ‘priming the pump’ will actually achieve positive, national, financial success.
The hypothesis that was built on that assumption is commonly called the Keynesian Economic Hypothesis.
That assumption was tested by President Harry Truman right after WW2 and Give ‘em Hell Harry sent Keynes packing back to England empty handed!
This topic warrants a lengthy set of Threads on FR or several White Papers from your group.
My question remains: ‘Splain in short, declarative sentences the mechanics of how such a topic would be dealt with in your Group?
1.) Reduce each of your paragraphs to one sentence.
2.) ‘Cut to the chase.’
3.) Assume that I have the attention-span of a 6 year old, (note that I did NOT say intellect of a 6 year old, although sometimes my wife brings up that topic - - - ).