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Dribble, Baby, Dribble: Founding Principles That Stand the Test of Time

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I am humbled and truly impressed that our Founders understood the need to tolerate each other’s differences but united together on a common goal: to build the United States of America on sound principles that work when they are practiced with consistency. Learning the Basics: From 3-Year-Old Basketball to Nation-Building As an illustration, have you ever hear of a 3 yr. old’s basketball team? I went to a practice a few years ago.  Listen, they dribble, baby, dribble. The kids trip a few times while retrieving runaway basketballs. They take no shots. It’s just practicing the basics. Point is, even 3 yr. olds can dribble when you give the proper instruction with illustrations, patience, and consistency. Freedom Under Law: The People’s Balance Between Tyranny and Anarchy And so it is when building and maintaining a nation. Here are a few sound principles that work in the USA when practiced with consistency: Do not solely define governments by political parties. …

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A Day That Will Live in Infamy (If We Tell the Story)

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Is it a day that lives in infamy? That’s what FDR said concerning December 7, 1941, when ”the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.” To live in infamy means that a criminal or evil act will be remembered for time immemorial. Yet, I’m concerned that as the World War II generation passes on into eternity and the Baby Boomers age considerably, the memory of that surprise attack takes on less significance to our younger generations.  A Day That Will Live In Infamy Conversation Starters Here are a few facts to use as conversation starters to remember Pearl Harbor, those who perished, and those whose families still visit their graves. In the first five minutes of the two-hour battle, the Japanese sunk five battleships, and 188 aircraft were destroyed at Pearl Harbor. Six battleships that sustained damage were repaired. Two of those, the USS West Virginia and the USS California, were sunk entirely. The Navy …

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Dribble, Baby, Dribble: Founding Principles That Stand the Test of Time

I am humbled and truly impressed that our Founders understood the need to tolerate each other’s differences but united together on a common goal: to build the United States of America on sound principles that work when they are practiced with consistency. Learning the Basics: From 3-Year-Old Basketball to Nation-Building As an illustration, have you […]

A Day That Will Live in Infamy (If We Tell the Story)

Is it a day that lives in infamy? That’s what FDR said concerning December 7, 1941, when ”the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.” To live in infamy means that a criminal or evil act will be remembered for time immemorial. Yet, I’m […]

How to P.L.A.N. for the Holidays

Thanksgiving is a genuine American holiday celebrated from our country’s infancy. Many of you are packing or cooking, planning or preparing. Our celebrations are far more expensive this year and, dare I say, relationship-wise, too. But, we can successfully gather and give thanks if we remember a few simple lessons. I like to use the […]

Navigating Presidential Transitions: Building Trust, Setting Priorities, Transferring Power

How much do you know about presidential transitions besides what you hear or read in the news? Most media information is designed to get and keep your attention at a level similar to election season. Remember: news sells. Instead, let’s focus on some facts about the customary presidential transition.Presidential transitions are primarily about four things: […]

Embracing Civility: Navigating Political Differences This Holiday Season

With all the media encouragement to take a pass on the holidays with people who disagree politically with you, let me ask: do you ever pause to reflect on civility? What makes you a “civilized person?” Let’s reflect on the concept of civility as a part of Common Sense Civics and Citizenship, especially since the […]

We the People Have Spoken

We the People have spoken. We, the ultimate decision-makers, have the constitutional right to choose our leaders. The United States is a bottom-up, not a top-down, organization. We govern indirectly through the leaders we directly select, a power that rests solely in our hands. When we don’t like the country’s direction, We the People change […]

Enjoying Election Night Tradition Without the Tension

How are you gearing up for the election night? What’s your game plan? Here are a few options, which one resonates with you the most?  – Hunker down with your favorite snacks, clicker, and a cell phone   – Go to work and check in on the returns during break time  – Party hearty with plenty […]

The Laws That Govern U.S. Elections

Ever wonder where all the laws governing our elections are found? I know what the Constitution says, but what about U.S. Law? Let’s make sense of it all. With AI’s (1) help, I researched this topic to organize these laws and statutes in my mind. The national laws governing presidential elections are primarily based on […]

Don’t Skip the Vote: The Value of Planning Ahead

Voting early? I tried it for the first time, and it worked beautifully. Our early voting took place in the town area where illicit activities are known to occur. However, at 2:30 in the afternoon, there were no distractions whatsoever. The people lining up to vote were carefully and quietly assembled. The line moved steadily, […]