I'm probably preaching to the choir here, but the state of the healthcare-reform debate has me almost embarrassed to be an American right now. Death threats to senators, bringing loaded firearms to events with the president, seriously believing that the president wants to euthanize the elderly; how does the rest of the world see this? We're supposed to be a moral authority and example of the virtues of Democracy, but this epidemic of Stupid undermines our efforts to do good works in places like Afghanistan, Iraq, and anywhere else where we'd prefer a democratic and capitolist society. The bitter irony is that the majority of us can see that the emperor has no clothes, but don't want to dignify the "deathers" with recognition, or have more important things (like jobs) to worry about.
Thanks, healthcare exec Betsy McCaughey....
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The Queen’s Rook is a pensive, analytical individual. They don’t mind spending long periods of time on their own to work through problems. They may venture so far into thought they appear vacant or detached; often they really are oblivious of the world at that moment. These wayward princes are precise about descriptions and by habit correct others (or feel sorely tempted) if the shade of meaning is slightly off. This is annoying to the less concise, but this is what gives the Queen’s Rook a gift for gab, especially in writing.
This Rook is relatively easy going until their principles of truth, knowledge and justice are violated. Because of this they hate the formalities of bureaucracy, politics, and authority – which tend to mask the truth of operations. They will respond with a flip of the switch and become outspoken and inflexible. They will eventually drop the issue, because they do prefer a reserved and benign ambiance. The problem with the Queen’s Rook is when they are debating a point; they may be convincing themselves as much as their opponent. They spend a considerable amount of time second-guessing their abilities and may come to multiple conclusions that offer plausible solutions.
An indicator that a friend may be a Queen’s Rook is an obsession with logic. If a mistake is made, it is because there wasn’t enough data or it was placed out of context. Another indicator you’re friend is a Rook, throw a strategy game at them. They enjoy Risk, Bridge, Chess, and word games. Never rush the Rook. They don’t draw conclusions very quickly. If one were to gather a bunch of Rooks together to form a group they may debate:
1.) Whether or not there should be a group.
2.) Exactly what name should the proposed group choose?
3.) Which of the persons in the group should take responsibility or should they rotate?