Government agents cannot shoot citizens dead on our streets for taking an IPhone video of their actions. Peaceful protests are allowed in our country in fact throughout our history such protests have been encouraged. Has government decided that the solution is in the use of physical force? Are these tactics acceptable? Have we changed as … More Wisdom Is Lacking
How did our world, our country, get so crazy? So much turmoil and incivility finds its way to the front page of our local newspapers and TV station news daily. Is a return to “normalcy” on the horizon or just a headline or two away? Years ago, a popular song, titled “The Morning After” echoed … More The Morning After
Every 100 years or so we reclaim our decency and our constitution. Abolishing Slavery, keeping people down was most inhumane, followed by the Know Nothings dislike of Irish Catholics in the 1800’s. The 1860’s and a civil war had our government announcing that Slavery was over, all are emancipated. Stating all people are free did … More No Time To Rest, Be Wide Awake
Often, I hear or read of people moving to places like Idaho for Freedom. I have even heard some say to get away from the “occupied zone.” I assume that refers to our large urban areas with more traffic and higher costs. I understand the sentiments these attitudes convey. Idaho is a beautiful place with … More Freedom Is More Than A Word
Nowadays are there only winners or losers. Compromise is a seldom an option in politics. That is not how our government did work. Does the government shutdown legislation passed by the US Senate provide for compromise or simply winners and losers? When the government is closed for most of the people’s business, there are only … More Winners or Losers
“The buck stops here” is a phrase popularized by U.S. President Harry S. Truman, who kept a sign with that phrase on his desk in the Oval Office. The phrase refers to the notion that the President must make the decisions and accept the ultimate responsibility for those decisions. The expression is used today but certainly … More The Solitude of the Presidency
The princes are prancing but diplomacy must be more than a Deal. If the dying and suffering end that is a victory. The negotiators knew an agreement focused on the narrower issues of a cease-fire, hostage and prisoner exchange may be achievable. However, dealing with the tougher questions around Israel’s full withdrawal from Gaza and … More Diplomacy vs Cutting A Deal
Is the world changing or is it just us? Thinking back to the 1970’s I fondly recollect viewing “All in the Family” with everyone’s favorite conservative, Archie Bunker. The show would open with the song “Those were the Days.” The voices of Archie and Edith kind of singing “Girls were girls and men were men, Mister … More The Country That Never Was
Much is written about election integrity. Since 2015 we have been advised that our election system is rigged. This is despite many court cases, reviews by Republicans and Democrats, attorneys, and judges, etc., all attesting to the integrity of our election process. If we do not accept that, then that is our problem and may not be a problem with … More An Expandable Table
I honestly never thought Donald Trump would be re-elected. His life history was so demeaning of others and his non political activities I thought disqualified him in the eyes of many. My expectations were not realized. His actions since being elected have been simply crazy in my opinion. His aligning with Elon Musk along with … More Where have our leaders gone?
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