This is the first time I have taken the time and effort to add any comment into the political firestorm. For the record, I am a conservative, I have voted conservative since Ronald Reagan. I find it hard to watch any of the news networks as I see bias in all of them...and I certainly have not been a CNN or Van Jones fan. However - the Gettysburg piece caught my attention. Instead of the normal superficial whining and complaining - I believe Van hit on something that is at the root of the struggle in our country. It is a principle...something that does not change with time. The ability to listen (seeking first to understand, before being understood) and having respect for those with different viewpoints is critical to our future. Here is a big secret...no one group has all the answers! Here is an even bigger secret...in many cases, the people who are arguing are really saying the same thing. Imagine for a second if our leaders cared more about the people they serve than themselves...and cared more about our country than party alignment. Imagine of they worked to find common ground on healthcare, immigration, energy and debt... My perception is that this is part of the message that Van Jones was trying to convey. Well done Van Jones! I am ready to work with you to help move us forward and stop the "my way or the highway" rhetoric.
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