An Acidental Truth;

  My daughter is nine years old now.  As any  good parent does, I love her beyond words but,  I try not to spoil too much. I am very proud of her because she is learning how to do the one thing that assures me she has the potential to be truly great one day. What is she learning to do? My daughter is learning how to take responsibility for her own actions. She is willing to admit,  when she does something wrong, and when she makes a mistake not only does she admit it but, she attempts to learn from it.
  At first glance, this may not seem like such a big deal. If you think about it however, It is quite an accomplishment considering,  we have a fifty year old President in The White House who is either unable or unwilling,  to learn how to take responsibility for his mistakes.To this day,  when President Obama is asked about the nation's sluggish economy almost instantly,  he will blame everything and everyone but himself.
  Recently, Vice President Joe Biden may have spoken what I call,  an accidental truth. When the Vice President was asked about the economy he seemed willing to say that he didn't blame the American people for being up set with the present administration regarding their handling of the nations economy. The Vice President seemed to be taking responsibility for this when he said "We're in charge." Thus, the Vice President may have, accidentally told the truth, though I am sure,  President Obama probably,  wishes the Vice President, had never said it!
  I think of some words,  my father once said to me,  about being a man, and how you would know when you have become one. I made this poem from his words of wisdom.
  When will I know I'm a man I asked. When  will I have what it takes? My father replied, when you can be strong, and admit when your wrong  and learn from your mistakes. As always, my friends, these thoughts remain, just, some words, to think on.