You've Got To Be Cruel To Be Kind

Original Content | 11/26/2018 | By Laz A. Mataz

[mabarker1]

tradesman will improve his craft.

And the first thought in My Mind was Who's the one drilling holes in the ISS ?

[AFreeBird]

Good read Laz.

[namvolunteer]

Nick Lowe and his then-girlfriend Carlene Carter produced the most infectious, feel-good song a few years later:
I Fell In Love
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mqORyaNpiNk
I guess I’m just a sucker for optimistic cowgirls.

[FreedomPoster]

Over 6 million views, a pretty well-known song. I certainly remember it. Love the early MTV era video.

Nick Lowe - Cruel To Be Kind
https://youtu.be/b0l3QWUXVho

[bagster]

That was a spending piece of writing, Laz. You are a great philosopher.

And you are also 188% correct in all you said.

I would add in that "competitive capitalism" creates a better "quality of life" for all within a society. Even the takers, though they don't appreciate it, the bastards.

[bagster]

That was a spending piece of writing, Laz.

Dang it.

"Splendid", not "spending".

*slaps self*

[VTenigma]

Bravo!

[vannrox]

Outstanding post. Why am I not surprised?

[Theophilus]

Exodus 20:20
And Moses said unto the people, Fear not: for God is come to prove you, and that hisfear may be before your faces, that ye sin not.

Agree with the article except about "mother nature" which is not a thing, but every sub atomic particle in the universe pipes to the tune of the Maestro.

[oldvirginian]

I knew a man, now deceased, who failed in business three times.
The fourth time he sold his house, his golf clubs, pawned his wife’s engagement ring. Everything of value they owned was sold or borrowed against.
The fourth time was the charm.
Using one old injection molding machine he built a successful manufacturing business that at times was an innovator in it’s field.
He bought his wife whatever she desired because she believed in him.
His children are set for life. His grandchildren are set for life.

This type of story was common in this country at one time.
The “participation” trophy generation won’t have the conviction to push beyond their first failure.
Indeed they will opt for a life of guaranteed basic income instead of risking failure.

Dear God how I hate the 21st century.

[Psalm 73]

Hey, I'm not on your PING list. Why do you hate me? Is it because I'm black?

I hate being left out. Of anything.
I think this may also be a Constitutional right that you're violating, like in that "Rights Bill" thingy - like "my internet, my choice". I may have to contact my Google overlords and report you....

[trebb]

Cued the song up when i saw your post.....like the Bible says, "He who spares the rod, hates his child"....w/o discipline, a life becomes aimless and non-productive.....kind of like all the ghettos where majorities are on welfare and have way too much time on their hands.

On a more serious note, thanks for giving us a "look inside"

[TADSLOS]

Cruel to be Kind.

This is what “Compassionate Conservatism” should be.

[Cletus.D.Yokel]

Political scuttlebutt says that Avanatti is in negotiations with our own Laz A. Mataz for running mate in 2020. They are working to get their slogan just right.

Currently? AvanattiMataz: We’ll hit it, first!

[SueRae]

Well spoken, Laz!!!

[Rusty0604]

Right on!

[poconopundit]

Wow. "You've got to be cruel to be kind" is a fantastic slogan for today.

No surprise to say: the lion's share of FR vanities are "preaching to the choir" stuff.

But this story can be widely shared -- with all Deplorables, Leftists, and Bernie-bots. It explains what's in the heart of all the Rocky Balboas of America.

It shows why we fight in this competitive economy of ours. It's why, even bloodied by opponents or knocked downh by our stupidity, we know that victory is right around the corner.

I never send stuff from FR to my Leftists relatives. But this essay of yours I will send. Well done, Laz.

[Lazamataz]

You are the 423^rd Satisfied Customer!™

[Lazamataz]

Thanks. Yes, do send this out.

[poconopundit]

America is not physical place.  America is a steel factory of the mind where the hearts of winners are forged.