People who think they can run the earth should begin with a small garden.
—Anonymous
Could politicians ever get elected if they were humble enough to avoid extravagant promises? Or if they suggested testing their ideas on a small scale first? That’s probably not a good marketing ploy, but
The road to hell is paved with good intentions
and even well-meaning people can cause havoc when they’re convinced they possess the truth.
July 13, 2019
wonderful thought quotes.
the last sentence holds much truth.
was it Shakespeare who said “spare me from those who would do me well!” ?
the ‘well meaning’ people of the world who can wreck your life if you let them.
Yes, tomorrow’s post is on a similar subject. 🙂
and not even the current politicians…but the younger generation who are pretty darn sure, we did it all wrong!
Fingers crossed that they can do better. It’s their problem now. 😀
Small plans and there nothing wrong with them.
Coffee is on
Small plans to test out the ideas and see how they need to be modified.
Mom says it would be nice to hear somebody tell us exactly HOW they are going to do all they promise.
Woos – Lightning, Misty, and Timber
I agree!
The funny thing is that politicians have proven time and time again that all the promises made during an election are just words, yet people still fall for the promises. I suppose it’s a matter of hope. Hope that this time they really mean what they say.
I like that last line. You hit the nail on the head with that.
It’s sad and scary. 🙁
All politicians make promises—they are defined by them. At this point, I don’t think a politician would be elected without coming up with a string of promises. How would we judge them? It would be more difficult than ever to choose.
Human nature in action, I’m afraid. There’s no getting around it. 🙁
I’m guessing Warren would do her darndest to get her plans implemented, so she’s not lying. Here’s an interesting article about her supporters.