Skepticism of big government, taxation and regulation is understandable but let’s drill down further on this conversation This blog is targeted to the following persons: Drivers of oversized pick-up trucks (which generally are in pristine condition and extremely expensive). This is an odd contradiction since the traditional American pick-up truck is a battered workhorse andContinue reading “Questions & Talking Points for Contractors, Small Businesses & those who complain about big government, taxation and regulations”
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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”
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”
Manifesto of Big Ideas
A Reflective Essay Based On A Life Of Experiences Introduction/Overview When I announced that I was writing a manifesto, my kids were concerned. They asked “do we have to alert the authorities?”. The word “manifesto” has a negative connotation but it certainly gets your attention. It reflects the urgency of the Big Ideas proposed inContinue reading “Manifesto of Big Ideas”
Dunn Writes Well 