What Brand of President Do We Want?
Voting is a form of brand selection What brand do you prefer? Americans are master shoppers. We like our favorite brands and it’s no different...
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The Supreme Court in Future Presidential Elections
Supreme Court decision of 2000 We all are aware of the Supreme Court’s participation in the 2000 presidential election. The decision interrupted Florida’s ballot counting...
Presidential Elections Bring Out Mixed Messages
A mixed message bears both truth and inaccuracy The New York Times Editorial Board, a usually reliable news source, brought mixed messages to the Electoral...
Being Silent In America Risks One’s Soul
I fell silent last week I was silent (struck dumb) last week over what I was hearing. I’m an old white guy who lost my...
Independence Day Is About Transitions
Birthdays note the transitions we’ve experienced As we age, we experience transitions. Maybe we transition into careers or relationships or reach other milestones. Birthdays are...
Heroes Are Needed For Presidential Elections
Heroes show courage Last month I wrote a letter to Nevada Governor Sisolak to let him know I considered him to be a hero. He...
Oregon Democrats Reach For Easy Election Solution
Easy is a common goal Doing the easy thing is a common goal. The easy way promises efficiency and better lifestyles and less stress. I admit that...
Heroic Deeds Move Our Nation Forward
Heroic deeds in our everyday lives Heroic deeds are rather like the seasonings we use to add flavor to our meals. They’re not overwhelming, used...
Seeking Stability In Presidential Elections
Stability in politics is an infrequent visitor Stability is constantly sought after in American politics as divergent opinions and policies emerge to push and pull...
Imagine A Better Way To Select A President
Imagine a better tomorrow Our annual congregational (Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Willamette Falls) auction’s theme this year was Imagine. It touched on a lot of...