Winning Words 2/1/12
“Our country must be strong enough to solve problems, and that means we must learn how to work together again.” (“Gabby” Giffords) “Gabby” recently resigned from Congress to focus on recovering from the horrific assassination attempt on her life. Her words today seem to express what many Americans are longing for. Last week I met Jeff Zaslow, the co-author of the book, “Gabby.” ;-) Jack

FROM JS IN MICHIGAN: Again? When have we ever worked together before? Maybe during wars but virtually at no other time....////FROM JACK: I've learned to co-operate with people in order to accomplish the greater good. We don't have to be "on the same page" with someone in order to solve problems.

FROM SHARIN' SHARON: I'm convinced many, many people, of all political parties, don't want to see us as a country of haves and havenots. Maybe we all need to be humble and know we don't always see far enough ahead from whatever actions we are taking today, but especially only that the actions we are taking today need to be well-intentioned and as honest and forthright as possible. Inspiring WW again today. Thanks////FROM JACK: I think of the Biblical story of the rich man and Lazarus. It seems to be replaying today.

FROM TRI-HARDER: I'm infatuated with that brave woman.////FROM JACK: I have friends in the district that she has represented. They say that she is all that she seems to be...and more.

FROM OUTHOUSE JUDY: She is much to be admired. It's a rare person who puts themselves second and country first. We do need to work together and put aside "parties" and save this country!////FROM JACK: There are heroes and there are sheroes. Gabby is one of the sheroes.

FROM PLAIN FOLKS CHESTER: Let's do that. We can call ourselves "Repiblicrats." But then there would be an argument that we should call ourselves "Demublicans."////FROM JACK: Better yet...Let's call ourselves, AMERICANS.

FROM JT IN MINNESOTA: It does make one wonder how THE PLAN works when good people like Gabby Giffords are removed from a position where she was making a difference in the right way. I hope she is able to return someday.////FROM JACK: Romans 8:28 has always been a comfort to me...and a mystery, too. "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God."