Tag Archives: politics

Change Is Inevitable and That’s OK

Posted on December 15, 2025 by mitchteemley

“The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change. The realist adjusts the sails.” ~William Arthur Ward Thought for the Week In 2025, the world changed so much we could hardly recognize it as the one we once … Continue reading →

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Democracy: It’s the Opposite of Efficiency

Posted on November 7, 2025 by mitchteemley

Efficiency (noun) – Operating quickly and effectively in an organized way. Synonyms: Competence, expertise. Antonym: Democracy. In the midst of a record-length government shutdown, my country held elections this week. None of us really knew what we were doing. But the … Continue reading →

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Let’s Add Subtitles for the Truth-Impaired

Posted on November 6, 2025 by mitchteemley

Subtitles or closed-captions for the hearing-impaired: Most movies and TV shows have them. But what about subtexts? i.e. the underlying implications, or real meaning behind people’s words? Our world seems increasingly bent on implying subtexts that aren’t actually there. Why? Think of … Continue reading →

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At the Crossroads of Power and Conscience

Posted on November 4, 2024 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week Politicians are, almost by definition, egocentric. This has nothing to do with party affiliation or agenda. Vision and strength of character are a rare combination — but not unheard of. The best we can hope for … Continue reading →

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Opinions!

Posted on October 21, 2024 by mitchteemley

“My opinions may have changed, but not the fact that I’m right!” ~Ashleigh Brilliant “I dislike you for the same reason I dislike Former Me and Future Me – because they disagree with Current Me!” ~Mitch Teemley Thought for the … Continue reading →

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I Am Officially Announcing My Candidacy

Posted on October 2, 2024 by mitchteemley

My fellow Americans, I know this is rather last minute and unexpected, but as of today I am officially announcing my candidacy for NTP (Not-the-President) of the United States of America. After much deliberation, I have decided this is how I … Continue reading →

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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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Us vs. Them

Posted on May 30, 2024 by mitchteemley

I am perpetually disturbed by the rise of patriotic nationalism worldwide. Powered by the false logic of protecting “our own,” each successive wave crashes down with increasing vehemence on any convenient scapegoat that can be blamed. A popular rallying cry … Continue reading →

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Caption This Photo

Posted on February 15, 2024 by mitchteemley

Mount Tushmore? Mount Rushmore seen from the Canadian side? American voters during the upcoming elections? ∴ Now it’s your turn! All suggestions appreciated. I promise not to take you for granite (rim shot). ζ

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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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