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...
Category: Political Party Control
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...
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...
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...
Calling It True Does Not Make It So
What is a sheep’s tail? As we watch how the election slowly emerges, I am reminded of an old riddle. The riddle asks that if...
What We Accept Shapes Our Future
Grant us serenity to accept It’s not always easy to accept reality. In fact, we may find ourselves resisting truths when we’ve become comfortable with...
Election Patience for Now and Coming Years
Patience is stretched as votes are counted Some say that patience is a virtue. Some explain that patience is not the ability to wait but...
All Votes Matter – At Least They Should
We hear the claim that votes matter The nation is now hearing the drumbeat, calling everyone to vote because all votes matter. That’s the battle...
Numbers Make Swing States Powerful
Swing states add to the suspense of presidential elections One of the interesting aspects of a presidential election is to see what happens in swing...