Basics Confound Understanding of Democracy
Democracy basics begins with a shared understanding The basics of democracy is expected to be understood by the nation’s citizens, especially by its leaders. A...
Author: jspriggs47
Campaign Tactics Depend on Being Significant
COVID highlighted what is significant The COVID pandemic has made us all aware of what is significant in our lives. Our health is significant. Our...
Companies Defend Rights to Vote
Companies are people, too – or so we’re told In legal parlance, companies are considered to be people. It may sound strange since, while they...
Courage Is Needed as Cowardice Grabs Power
Courage is rare and noteworthy We often think of courage that happens on the battlefields. While those actions are noteworthy, beyond what I probably could...
America’s Prayer Remains Sacred
Prayer has many forms One’s prayer can emerge in many forms. A prayer may mean hands are clasped, the knees bent in supplication, the head...
It’s Time for America to Look Forward
Spring forward to be on time By the time you read this you’ll be well aware that the nation (except for Arizona and Hawaii) has...
Optics Distract from What We Don’t See
Optics implies there is more to the story Interpretation of what we see is often referred to as, “Optics.” Optics implies that what we see...
Responsibilities Faced Offer Positive Consequences
Responsibilities should not be avoided Josiah Stamp (1880-1941), former director of the Bank of England and Chairman of the London, Midland, and Scottish Railway, noted...
The Power Needed in America
Ice and snow stopped the power We were without power for a week. The house became hostile: no heat, no lights, no hot water, no...
Filibuster Shows Process Has Consequences
Filibuster in Washington is an old show Many know what the filibuster is because of Jimmy Stewart’s role in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. It’s...