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Two M’s + one N Spell Some Interesting Conclusions
Today We Wander a Bit
Three unconnected thoughts seemed to fill my head over the last few days and so I thought I might share them with you. Let’s talk about Two M’s (Mechanics and Morality) and a single N (Nunes). Here we go.
M for Mechanics
Like much of America, I have been interested in the discussion about Senate mechanics, especially but not exclusively the filibuster. It seems pretty clear that throughout our history,
I Have Been Reading Some Great Stuff. Allow Me to Share.
The State of Writing in America
I am pleased to report that, at least from my perspective, there is some really fine writing going on in this country. I have a short list of recent work that I have been thoroughly enjoying.
Note I said enjoying, present tense. I find that I tend to slow up when I find exemplary writing. I like to kind of roll around in the luxury of stories well told or facts well analyzed.
A Series on Priorities for the Biden Administration
Joe Biden and company start work at noon tomorrow. Not that they have been idle in the runup. This is a team that is ready to hit the ground running. Good thing. There is so much to be done. As this blog mentioned last week, pay attention – history is unrolling before us, in very big and unpredictable ways. Dramatic and dangerous times are ahead.
Pillars for a Better America – Pillars 19-21
Today’s entries complete the Pillars list. It certainly is not all inclusive, nor is it in any priority – all of it is Category A priority.
Join the discussion at: Pillars for a Better America: The Final Chapter
A Series on Priorities for the Biden Administration
Yes, the last week or so has been pretty dramatic. And we still don’t know the long-term, or even the short-term, outcomes. Wait for it – history is unrolling before us, perhaps in some very big ways.
As if that were not enough, the pandemic is on an accelerating rampage. We were warned not to let our standards relax over the holidays or there would be hell to pay on a national level. Too many of us blew it off. Well, here we are.
Join the discussion at: Pillars for a Better America, Chapter 7
A Series on Priorities for the Biden Administration
It’s Primary Day in Georgia
We are all tuned into Georgia now for sure. Who could have ever foreseen this turn of events? Certainly not I. It has been quite the roller coaster. How that set of races go will determine how much will be accomplished.
Too close to call and it still feels like a pair of Hail Mary passes, but it is at least possible. I have new respect for Tracy Abrams as an organizer. What they have done in Georgia is nothing short of remarkable.
Join the discussion at: Pillars for a Better America, Chapter 6
A Series on Priorities for the Biden Administration
Happy New Year, Everyone!
It is indeed a new year, in so many ways. Let’s hope its promise measures up and we Americans measure up to our challenges and opportunities as well. Now, onward with our priorities list for the new administration.
Pillars for a Better America – Pillars 12-13
This Pillars list will run up until inauguration week. It is not all inclusive, nor is it presented in priority order. These are all important choices for the Biden administration to tackle.
The list is a mix of domestic and international,
Join the discussion at: Pillars for a Better America, Chapter 5
A Series on Priorities for the Biden Administration
Happy Solstice, Everyone!
I hope you had the opportunity to observe the planetary conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn last night. Best such celestial show in over 800 years. And the Solstice has arrived. Every day ahead for the coming months will be brighter. This is true both astronomically and politically.
Pillars for a Better America – Pillars 10-11
As noted earlier in this Pillars for a Better America series, the list will run up until the inauguration. It is not all inclusive, nor is it presented in priority order.
Join the discussion at: Pillars for a Better America, Chapter 4
Pillars for a Better America – Pillars 7-9
As noted earlier, the list will run up until the inauguration. It is not all inclusive, nor is it presented in priority order. It offers important choices for the new administration to tackle.
This is a mix of domestic and international, of national and regional/local. This list exists in part to address our requirements and shortfalls. It is also exists to encourage dialogue about what we want to be as a country. We need t to get things done.
What Do We Have So Far?
Join the discussion at: Pillars for a Better America – Chapter 3
A Short Respite from the Pillars for a Better America Series
Recently, we have begun brief discussions of priorities for our new government. I thought to take a short break today, so we do not all suffer from list-fatigue. Let’s invest a few moments into looking at some other things going on around us. A reminder, if you will, that life is not linear, and we do not get to deal with things one at a time.
Shots are Coming! But First, We Must Pass Through the Valley
It is early,
Join the discussion at: Let’s Take a Break to Address Some Odds and Ends
A Series on Priorities for the Biden Administration
Pillars for a Better America – Chapter 2
As noted when this series started, the list will run up until the inauguration. It is not meant to be all inclusive. But it offers a menu of important choices for the new American government to tackle. These recommendations are NOT in order of priority.
When the list is complete, the reader should note that there is not much that is linear or limited to one area. This is a mix of domestic and international, of national and regional/local.
Join the discussion at: Pillars for a Better America – Pillars 4-6