Musings of a Reluctant Political Advocate
Thoughts to bridge the political divide
A Little History for Context New Hampshire Public Radio’s (NHPR) “Veterans Day and Memorial Day both honor those who’ve served. Here’s how they differ” mentions “Memorial Day has its roots in the Civil War”. Wikipedia’s Memorial Day entry indicates “A Continue Reading …
You’ve expressed your outrage at President Trump’s and his Administration’s actions as part of a No Kings Day or similar protest. You probably feel energized from being around others who share your views and proud you acted. Wonderful! Now you Continue Reading …
If you answered yes, you’re right–from your own perspective. It doesn’t matter whether the other party is Republican, Democrat, or one of the other many political parties in the US. Political parties are formed when individuals who share common moral Continue Reading …
According to Wikipedia, “The term ‘war on drugs’ was popularized by the media after a press conference, given on June 17, 1971, during which President Richard Nixon declared drug abuse ‘public enemy number one.’” When I joined the U.S. Coast Continue Reading …
We all have biases. That’s good. Having biases toward and against things and people is an unavoidable part of being human. It’s why diversity and inclusion is important. The blind men and the elephant folk tale from India is a Continue Reading …
For people who care about democracy and freedom in the United States right now, it’s easy to feel despair. What’s hard is regaining hope. Some Reasons for my Despair (Skip to next section for tips to regain hope) For example, Continue Reading …
Humans have a superpower. We call it denial. We’re so good at denial, we don’t even know when we’re using it. As a recovering addict, I have to confront my own denial on a daily basis. It’s very easy for Continue Reading …
If you’re a liberal constituent with a Republican representative or senator, I’m jealous. Congressional Republicans have chosen to use reconciliation rules to pass the fiscal year 2026 budget. Consequently, Democrat Members of Congress (MOC) are effectively locked out of influencing Continue Reading …
Are you angry at President Trump? His administration? Congress? Have you done any of the following as a way to individually or collectively defend the U.S. Constitution: Many people are defending the Constitution by organizing or attending rallies and marches Continue Reading …
Congress Is Denying and Failing Its Duty What’s happening in Congress is a massive hurricane of denial from Republicans right now. To defend against the coming of another king, the Founding Fathers made the legislative branch of the federal government Continue Reading …