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 […]
Red, White and Blue Christmas-American Treasures
I really felt like getting away from the hustle of bad news, fake news, or news in general but the topic of the White House sporting ugly Christmas trees leapt right out of the news and headed straight for a badly needed prescription of Common Sense Civics and Citizenship. The principles learned are too good […]
Change the Language, Change the Culture
Change the language, change the culture. Words that had definitive meanings years ago now are considered offensive words worthy of getting a person ostracized. For example, it is now “bad” to say “nationalism” but historically, nationalism did not have negative connotations until post World War I. The word “nationalism” became tainted when a Serbian nationalist […]
The Morning After the Night Before… the mid-terms
Still thinking about the mid-term election results… The Republicans have the Executive Branch and the Senate. The Democrats won the House of Representatives. We will have a divided government when the 116th Congress convenes on January 3, 2019. As I awoke in the very early hours this morning, I found myself thinking about the election […]
I Will Vote Anyway
I Will Vote Anyway: by Common Sense Civics and Citizenship The weather will be bad. I will get a ride, leave my house, and vote anyway. My candidate disappointed me in an “October surprise.” I may change my vote but I will go to the polls and vote anyway. The lines are too long at […]
Borders, Bombers and Votes
It is no coincidence that borders and bombers are occupying the news cycle. Let’s look at these issues with Common Sense Civics and Citizenship in mind. Borders- Do you let your teenager’s friends define the rules in your home when they are there? No. Your roof, your rules, right? Every person, family, city, state, and […]