We all have been in a bar or pub in our lives and have had political discussions where there is passion, agreement, disagreement, arguing and even a touch of compromise over a few cocktails. I am writing this because I love to debate and have frank discussions with people. I may agree or disagree, but I want to hear their point of view. What makes this nation great is the ability for everyone to voice their opinion with numerous forums to express it......and sometimes that forum is from that corner bar stool.
The corner bar stool at many establishments is a place of power. It's a place where a person sits and controls the space and sometimes the discussion. I mention this because I always find talking to these people to be the most fascinating. They are generally passionate and definitely have their own strong opinions. With the state of the global economy and our many issues we have on our soil, its a time where we should be debating, discussing and working on practical solutions for things.
Last night I had a honest discussion with some amazing people. I was accused of being: right, wrong, close minded, tea party guy (I AM NOT) etc. I have a very positive view of this nation going forward, but I am also a realist. I realize that health care, entitlements, taxes, immigration and creating jobs are all very dynamic and hard issues to solve, but having the debate and throwing out ideas is the way we move forward and create a dialogue that allows for solutions.
I will try and tackle the specific topics discussed last night over the coming weeks because I truly believe in my heart that debates like last night (from the corner bar seat) are the small embers that inspire all of us to move forward and create compromise on really tough issues.