I am conflicted. Last night I became aware of something that I hadn’t really thought of before. There are people who don’t participate in my political posts but still read them. That may seem obvious, but as I write something, post it, and a debate, which sometimes becomes heated, ensues, I am only thinking about the…
Month: June 2014
50% of Americans think 50% of Americans are wrong
I had no intention of embarrassing or insulting anyone, but I wanted to make a point. I asked people who the 15th president was. The few who answered said, “Lincoln.” “No biggie” I replied, “but he was the 16th President. James Buchanan was the 15th.” I asked them about the ramifications of the Dred Scot decision. Only 2 of 5 had…
Was the church on the corner too far?
Politics are where we can make a difference in our lives; it’s where we effect change to improve our schools, our roads, our safety and our economy. Everyone has a position on taxes, commerce, defense, and on a local level, the school board, zoning ordinances and whether the streetlights are working. We want the potholes to be filled and…