By Ed Schultz
The center category, the place the greatness of this kingdom is rooted, is lower than siege via an more and more unethical process, controlled via monetary vampires who're sucking the lifeblood out of the yankee family members and ripping the guts out of democracy itself. huge money�and the politicians who're swayed through it�play either events opposed to one another, utilizing this fake conflict to distract so much people from the true struggle, that is a battle opposed to the yank family.
This is it, parents . . . the instant of fact. this may be the instant historians will glance again upon and both say it used to be the instant this nice send of country corrected its path, or the instant it sailed thoroughly clear of its democratic ideals.
To prevail, we need to achieve again and rediscover our greatness. development would possibly not come as quick as we, in our impatience and impertinence, call for. but when we're sufferer and protracted, it's going to come.
All great things in existence require a heavy elevate, so roll up your...
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Unfortunately, we hit town in January 2009, just as the economy went into free fall; it was a terrible time to launch a show because people were so worried about the economy, our deal fell apart, and there we were, facing another roadblock. We lost $500,000 in advertising sponsorships almost overnight. It’s hard to tell you just how devastating it was—and just how uncertain our lives had become. , on a hope and a prayer, and it turned out, that’s about all we had. But my career has been built with what some would call gambles and what I call faith.
Call my radio show (1-800-WE GOT ED) and let’s talk. You may disagree. Fine. The open microphone is democracy in action, and your voice is crucial. As long as we have debate in this country, the truth will win out. This is no time for complacency. Believe me when I say that you can make a difference. This is it, folks…the moment of truth. The American people voted for change, and now we will see if this is still a democracy or if big money has actually bought and sold everyone in Washington who can make a difference.
In time I began to reach a comfort level—something that comes only when you begin to trust your team and they begin to have more confidence in you. Some days it felt so good, I didn’t want the show to end. One day, after a really good show, I told a friend of mine on the phone, “Man, I have an idea how a junkie feels. ” There’s no better feeling than hitting it out of the park. It’s like putting on the pads for a big game. I remain grateful for Phil Griffin’s patience as we went through our early growing pains.