The Cortez Effect

The Cortez Effect:
Mexican Americans' inability to resist the influence and/or advice of Europeans even knowing that the European may do them harm and may have already demonstrated injurious behavior.

This was clear when a European (contractor) was a proven liar and thief, however, the Mexican American (government administrator) continued to rely on his advice, offer excuses for the Europeans missteps and ignore the advice of those who were honest, fair, and demonstrated goodwill toward the Mexican American.

April 15, 2014 Thoughts

The most interesting places in my world are not covered by AAA Roadside Service.

April 14, 2014 Thoughts

I prefer to sin only one day per week by not going to church on Sunday; rather than going to church on Sunday and sinning the other six days.

Thoughts for April 4, 2014

Do not slow your progress to allow friends to keep up.
Encourage your friends to quicken their pace to keep up with you.
If they do not, embrace this opportunity to make new friends.

My Thought for April 3, 2014

If at first you don't succeed, try harder.
If you still do not succeed, reach out even harder and grab it by the neck.
Beat it down until it is submits to your Will.

My Thoughts for getting through today, December 17, 2013

The best way to avoid being thrown under the bus is to be the bus driver.

December 12, 2013 Thought for the Day

You might profit from a lie initially.  However, the long term maintenance can bankrupt you.