The way forward. Compromise. “Not every disagreement on every issue requires a war; that’s not reasonable; that’s not responsible leadership. We elect our leaders to govern; we expect our leaders to govern. If you’re not protecting our people and moving our society forward, you’re not governing. You’re not doing your job. The Gang of Six, …
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What is a President?
Talking about the top elected official of our Executive Branch, the President is the CEO of the country. The President is the ultimate servant leader, elected to set policy, make decisions for the betterment of the people, and the Commander in Chief empowered to protect the citizenry and our land. The President’s duty is to …
Presidents and People
It’s a big world out there: more than 7 billion people, on 7 continents, more than 200 countries all told. Who leads? It depends. In the United States, we have something like a democracy. And so in this political system who leads formally? Depends on who wins the election. Who follows? Everyone else. The thing …
GOP Strategist Speaks
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More Props
I just heard a piece on the radio about the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the diversity of their coaching leadership. It’s expanded my appreciation for the team and my attitude about that team, Tom Brady joining the team, and their victory in Super Bowl LV. Listening to Rod Graves, executive Director of the Fred’s Pollard …
Spontaneous Reflection: COVID
So much has changed since COVID came to us, so much, in so many ways, so many ways, yet the challenge, the tragedy, maybe more fundamental. How many people infected, millions upon millions upon millions more. So many millions we really can’t comprehend. And the deaths, in this American country alone, three hundred and fifty …
Navalny
Democracy is for all humanity, at least it should be, in my humble opinion. One country in which democracy has long struggled is Russia. One voice that resonates from within? Alexei Anatoliovich Navalny. He has become maybe the most powerful voice calling for an end to corruption and more transparency in the Russian political system, …
Another Voice for Change
After MLK Jr. Day, after all the many situations and examples and tragedies that have been freshly brought to light of late around racial inequality, and the many things we need to do to change things for the better... I came across these two posts from one of my more favorite voices on social media. …
Inspiration Everywhere: An Occasional Series
One of the main purposes of this blog is to further positive feelings, vibes, attitudes. Through snippets, tales, stories, recaps, I look to show and share the good, even in situations that sometimes don’t seem so positive on the face of it. When I was a kid I used to read the weekly magazine, Sports …
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A Tribute to David Greene
I remember when David Greene was a correspondent in Russia… That’s when I first heard him and learned his name associated with NPR. I remember I bought his book about travels and reporting in Russia. When he came back to the states and began his time with the NPR radio show, Morning Edition, and then …
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