Tag Archives: politics

Caption this Photo

Posted on September 27, 2018 by

Mount Tushmore? Potential U. S. Supreme Court nominees? 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).

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Curmudgeon

Posted on June 29, 2017 by

Curmudgeon (noun): Ill-tempered or cantankerous person. Usually older and male. E.g. How I feel when I read political news.

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Politics

Posted on February 4, 2017 by

“Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it everywhere, diagnosing it incorrectly, and applying the wrong remedies.” ~Groucho Marx   “He knows nothing, and he thinks he knows everything. That points clearly to      a political career.” ~George Bernard … Continue reading →

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Take a Stand

Posted on January 30, 2017 by

I’m short on time this morning, but long on thought. My gut reaction to the current tumult in the world and in my country is to call for dialogue, for peace, for efforts to understand one another’s views. And I … Continue reading →

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Meanwhile, in Other News

Posted on November 17, 2016 by

We’ve all been so busy with world news and politics lately that we’ve missed a lot of other important stories.  No worries, I’m here to catch you up (you’re welcome):  

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Meet Me in the Middle?

Posted on November 15, 2016 by

People ask me why I steer toward the middle of the political road. It’s because I’ve discovered that when people veer to the extreme left or right, they end up in the gutter. That’s not where I want to live. You? There is a way out … Continue reading →

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The Blind Men and the Elephant

Posted on November 14, 2016 by

Pondering the current socio-political strife in my country, I’m drawn to the ancient, yet curiously modern tale of the blind men and the elephant. Here’s my take on it: Five men were led to an elephant A beast they could … Continue reading →

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