Here's what I don't get. I don't get how the US Senate can be bullied into taking action on a measure that the public doesn't want just because Harry Reid wants them to.
They just voted to begin debate on the health care bill - the Senate's version, that is. Make that Harry Reid's version. To come to this point, 60 members of the 100 had to vote to begin debate. Otherwise it would have failed. To me it should have been allowed to fail.
This is not about health care reform or health care insurance reform. It is about the the current bill and the way we are being manipulated.
Harry Reid - following Nancy Peolsi's example - armtwisted, threatened, cajoled, and who knows what else to get his 60 votes.
Blanche Lincoln who ended up being one of the 60 votes said that her vote doesn't necessarily mean that she will support final passage but that she thought the bill should be debated rather than allowed to die. How's that again? If it's not good enough to pass, it's certainly not good enough to waste your time debating it.
Oh, and what about all the talk that it would be next year before they got around to considering it? Now, Reid promises a vote before the end of the year. Can't let it carry over into an election year.
Included in this bill is the provision that people must carry health insurance or be fined. Are we going to do away with freedom of choice because Uncle Harry won't let us have it anymore? It's not his call.
I know 60 Senators who need to be replaced. Not all are up for election next year, but many of htem are.
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For more information on my coaching and educational programs and services, visit my website stevehoffacker.com or go to my other blog homesalesinsights.com for additional sales tips, insights, and commentary. You can also listen to my free podcast messages at Steve Hoffacker's Happenings.
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For more information on my coaching and educational programs and services, visit my website stevehoffacker.com or go to my other blog homesalesinsights.com for additional sales tips, insights, and commentary. You can also listen to my free podcast messages at Steve Hoffacker's Happenings.
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Can you believe it? The competition for the holiday shopping season is heating up - and there's still a week to go before it officially launches.
I have received numerous emails - even from stores I don't frequent - announcing their Black Friday sales. Other stores have been handing out in-store flyers announcing their specials.
In this very competitive retail market where every additional dollar may mean the difference between staying in business or closing down, it is amazing to see all of the early publicity and oneupmanship.
Announcing all of the Black Friday specials used to be reserved for Thanksgiving Day - typically the largest newspaper of the year. Flyer after flyer, tabloids, and full page ads.
With print advertising being what it is in terms of cost and reach, and the need to get the word out as early as possible, retailers are in a take-no-prisoners mode concerning advance publicity.
We have entered a new era of promotion. Add another point to the internet column. No score for the papers.
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As if it's not bad enough that we are transporting 5 terrorists to New York City to be tried in a civilian court for attrocities on the battlefield, we now are being hit with a huge finiancial request for it.
These criminals terrorists are going to receive access to US courts and be afforded Constitutional rights even though they are not citizens. Kind of diminishes our rights as citizens, would't you say?
KSM has admitted guilt and said he would plead guilty in a military tribunal and accept execution - that was until he found out he could go to New York and plead not guilty and maybe not even get the death penalty - or even go free.
Now Chuck Schumer wants between $75-100 to help New York pay for this. I have a better idea, put it on Eric Holder's tab - he is responsible for this. it's only right he pay for it. Maybe he could put up the gang at his house during the trial.
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For more information on my coaching and educational programs and services, visit my website stevehoffacker.com or go to my other blog homesalesinsights.com for additional sales tips, insights, and commentary. You can also listen to my free podcast messages at Steve Hoffacker's Happenings.
For more information on my coaching and educational programs and services, visit my website stevehoffacker.com or go to my other blog homesalesinsights.com for additional sales tips, insights, and commentary. You can also listen to my free podcast messages at Steve Hoffacker's Happenings.
Photography displayed is original composition and artistic expression of Steve Hoffacker, and as such is copyrighted. Photos are in their original digital image state and have not been cropped, edited, or enhanced in anyway.
Every week I see one or two new phishing schemes. Most are obvious and occasionally are even humorous.
A new one surfaced yesterday that could be dangerous. Watch out.
Similar to the invoice you might get in the mail for something you didn't order or use, this email comes as a request to verify a charge that you didn't make. Of course you want to dispute the charge, so you are susceptible to falling for their scam and opening their link.
They don't stop at one and they vary the amount and the company each time.
Just ignore them and delete them. Stay safe and protect your data and moeny.
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For more information on my coaching and educational programs and services, visit my website stevehoffacker.com or go to my other blog homesalesinsights.com for additional sales tips, insights, and commentary. You can also listen to my free podcast messages at Steve Hoffacker's Happenings.
For more information on my coaching and educational programs and services, visit my website stevehoffacker.com or go to my other blog homesalesinsights.com for additional sales tips, insights, and commentary. You can also listen to my free podcast messages at Steve Hoffacker's Happenings.
Photography displayed is original composition and artistic expression of Steve Hoffacker, and as such is copyrighted. Photos are in their original digital image state and have not been cropped, edited, or enhanced in anyway.
If you are enthusiastic about your business and the opportunities you have to interact with the public, if you are passioante about your business and the way you deliver your product or service to the marketplace, and you are a delight to talk with because of your attitude, then you will do well.
Today has been a great day. i have been fortunate to have had several conversations with such individuals. They are a real joy to be around, and the success of their businesses are evidence of that.
Not that product knowledge isn't important, but give me enthusiasm and passion first. That will carry the day, even in the absence of other skills.
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For more information on my coaching and educational programs and services, visit my website stevehoffacker.com or go to my other blog homesalesinsights.com for additional sales tips, insights, and commentary. You can also listen to my free podcast messages at Steve Hoffacker's Happenings.
And the motivations to achieve the things you want?
There are things that we have a deep desire to achieve, when you combine the need to achieve it with motivations you unleash your person power to achieve your desired out come.
Your want power identifies what you want to achieve and your motivation keeps the fires burning to get it.
®2009, Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant Executive Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author
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