Tag Archives: government

Surreal Politics

Posted on July 22, 2024 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week “Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it everywhere, diagnosing it incorrectly, and applying the wrong remedies.” ~Groucho Marx “The devotees of the party in power are smug and arrogant. The devotees of the … Continue reading →

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Shutdown!

Posted on January 18, 2024 by mitchteemley

Source of quote unknown. My country’s government is on the verge of shutting down — again (due, as always, to an impasse over spending). Meanwhile, following a long and well-loved (oh, wait, I meant “well-loathed”) tradition, politicians are vying to … Continue reading →

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Some Things Never Change

Posted on November 4, 2021 by mitchteemley

Fall Elections were held in the U.S. this week. And as a result, my city now has a new mayor and a gaggle of fresh-blood council members. Why? Because, as the old expression goes, we “threw the (previous) bums out!” … Continue reading →

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Just a Reminder…

Posted on January 21, 2021 by mitchteemley

“First of all, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone–for kings and all in authority–so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in godliness and dignity. This is good and pleasing in the sight … Continue reading →

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Shutdown!

Posted on January 10, 2019 by mitchteemley

Source of quote unknown. The U. S. is on the verge of its longest government shutdown in history (due, as always, to an impasse over spending). Meanwhile, Congress and the current administration are vying to see who can win The … Continue reading →

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