I was meeting with a business associate from Germany and couldn’t resist asking what people on the other side of the pond think about the ugliness building up to our next presidential election. The U.S. has always prided itself on being destined to lead the world, but our increasingly destructive politics sets a bad example. Who will follow a superpower that doesn’t even … [Read more...] about Lead the World? U.S. is a Bad Example to Follow.
Elections
The elections category discusses why some political issues are trending and why some punch our buttons, the ethics of the stump, vote fraud, the never ending struggle for our hearts and minds, and the internal strife in the Republican and Democratic Parties as members struggle to create identities they can sell to voters.
Vote for These 8 Things to Prove You are a Fool
This seems like a good time for a few thoughts on fools and the many things that a fool will vote for. If you are weighing your options after listening to your favorite candidate and find yourself using any of these eight promises to make your decision, STOP. Just because it's April Fools’ Day doesn’t mean you have to be stupid. Proving you are a fool can last a lot longer than … [Read more...] about Vote for These 8 Things to Prove You are a Fool
Liberal Left Fascists? Only in This Angry 2016 Race
The big problem with a giveaway culture is that you can never give away enough to keep people happy. The bar has to be raised again and again. When being elected to our highest political office is the prize it can be raised to extremes. Candidates call it discussing their positions on the issues. Some of us call it spreading lies. The liberal left is being promised that wealth … [Read more...] about Liberal Left Fascists? Only in This Angry 2016 Race
Power of the People Only Makes Politicians Stronger
How can it be that presidential candidates from both political parties will restore the power of the people after they get control of our government? Each side is accusing the other of denying us the right to self-government. Corporate donations, allowing the executive branch to take over the role of the legislature, and delaying our next Supreme Court justice are just some of … [Read more...] about Power of the People Only Makes Politicians Stronger
Primary Ballot in Illinois Ignores a Critical Question
Do you enjoy wasting your money? Everyone has opinions on what that means. Your idea of a good use for your paycheck might seem foolish to me. There is one thing we can probably agree on, though. We detest giving money to Illinois. Our state is far beyond the point where money makes a difference. It only serves to enable the same behavior that put us in debt. If there was a … [Read more...] about Primary Ballot in Illinois Ignores a Critical Question