If you have been watching TV lately, you have seen a number of ads that blame the other party or a specific politician for some of the problems or maybe for all the problems that we are experiencing in this society. Once again, the politics of fear seem to be leading the charge for both of the major political parties. Blame and accountability are different things. We should hold our political leaders accountable for their actions. But we can certainly do this without adding the huge amount of emotional baggage that blame adds to the formula. Emotions such as hate, anger and fear only distort our thinking and do not allow us to think rationally and to make good decisions. Hopefully, as we go to the polls in November, we will put aside the blame game and think clearly about what is best for ourselves, our families and our society. Holding people accountable will help us do this. Blaming will not.
Ron Breazeale, Ph.D.
Psychologist and Author of Reaching Home
www.reachinghome.com
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