Tag Archives: voting

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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An Ode to Raking Leaves in Early November

Posted on November 6, 2024 by mitchteemley

Raking leaves in early November is always so festive with the crinkles and colors of autumn: the cheerful reds and oranges and golds of Twix bar wrappers… Reese’s Pieces wrappers… and Snickers wrappers and the urgent reds and desperate blues … Continue reading →

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The Most Important Vote You’ll Ever Cast

Posted on November 3, 2024 by mitchteemley

The most important vote you’ll ever cast doesn’t happen at the polls. The religious leaders of Jesus’ day came to him hoping to trip him up (Mark 12:13-17). Tiberius Caesar, a brooding paranoid who regularly executed those who challenged him, … Continue reading →

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Braving the Polls in 2020

Posted on November 3, 2020 by mitchteemley

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 (United Press Irrational) – According to a recent phone survey by the National Association for the Hearing Impaired, over 90% of those polled said that, in the current election, they would vote for: It was unclear whether … Continue reading →

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Opinions!

Posted on November 8, 2018 by mitchteemley

Just a quick post-election commentary (from 2500 years ago).

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Politicians

Posted on November 8, 2016 by mitchteemley

Politicians are, almost by definition, egocentric. The best we can hope for is that the ones we choose have equally strong consciences. When none do, we all pay the price. Please pray for our land and its people.

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