First let’s set the stage and put all the cards on the table. The American empire and our capitalist American dream is in decline. Consider the following: USA lost every foreign engagement since WW2. Korea was at best a draw. Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, all lost military endeavors, all big mistakes. Vietnam and Iraq we shouldContinue reading “The storm is inevitable but responses can be practical”
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Look upstream to the systemic sources of our angst to find the culprits
Don’t waste time/energy at the waterfall, look upstream to sources of problems As the fire hose of accusations, recriminations, distractions and chaos fills our consciousness, I think of the fable concerning the valiant but unsuccessful effort to prevent babies from cascading over the waterfall. The moral of the story is a plea to travel upstream toContinue reading “Look upstream to the systemic sources of our angst to find the culprits”
My Playlist In Troubled Times
Songs can unite, inspire and speak truth to power Ironically the Emmy awards are scheduled tonight and it got me to thinking, we are way overdue for a 1960’s revival of the anti-war, anti-establishment, pro-civil rights songs. As a baby boomer, I’m finally gaining an appreciation for these songs with messages that were appropriate back thenContinue reading “My Playlist In Troubled Times”
Conversational Advice For Liberals & Conservatives
I describe myself as a tough-love, consequences-compassion oriented, progressive-conservative. The result is confusion by most and animosity from all sides. Despite this setback, I cling to the belief that this posture will enable me (and hopefully the majority of America) to thread the needle and avoid polarization. The following examples might clarify this situation: WhenContinue reading “Conversational Advice For Liberals & Conservatives”
ALTERNATIVES to what has become The American Nightmare
These hands represent college debt, housing cost, credit cards, wage stagnation We were raised believing in the American Dream. This included the notion that every generation aspired to do better than their parents’ generation. I propose alternative thinking since it’s ludicrous to assume that every generation must become “better off” than the preceding generation. OnceContinue reading “ALTERNATIVES to what has become The American Nightmare”
3 words that will reunite America: Violence, Waste, Corruption
The 3 issues that MIGHT unite left & right, liberal & conservative There are plenty of non-starters which make collaboration and communication Dead On Arrival (DOA) in any conversation. For me, it’s when persons insist that the holocaust and mass shootings are fake, the 2020 presidential election was rigged and the January 6th insurrection atContinue reading “3 words that will reunite America: Violence, Waste, Corruption”
Did any president, political party or government policy ruin my life? No, but read on for the real causes.
What were life setbacks and who was responsible? Leading up to the presidential election there were all sorts of accusations that candidates and their parties irreparably harmed me. Since I’m retired, I have the luxury of reflecting and concluded that I made my own bed and only I am responsible for sleeping in it. NoContinue reading “Did any president, political party or government policy ruin my life? No, but read on for the real causes.”
Some talking points and strategy suggestions for Democrats going forward
Moving forward by working smarter and not just harder The following is a “stream of consciousness” reflections and suggestions concerning how to best move forward and work more strategically. Determine WHO is amenable to persuasion. Determine WHAT is the actual size of this population. Are we looking for the proverbial “needle in the haystack”? HOW doContinue reading “Some talking points and strategy suggestions for Democrats going forward”
My election day Declaration of Independence and my Miranda Warning to everyone else
Freedom isn’t free if you don’t speak your mind and call out what’s wrong This election (and beyond) I’m declaring my independence from the following: Trying to convince the inconvincible Trying to understand blatant lies and crazy conspiracy theories Falling down social media rabbit holes that waste what little time we are blessed with on thisContinue reading “My election day Declaration of Independence and my Miranda Warning to everyone else”
’Twas The Night Before The Election
Vote before it’s too late, before they seal your fate!! Twas the night before the election and all through the house Everyone was stirring calling each other a louse I’m exhausted and needed a nap. But I trimmed my beard, put on my bright cap and trudged out for one more lap. To the doors IContinue reading “’Twas The Night Before The Election”
Dunn Writes Well 