ci·vil·i·ty
Noun - The sum of the many sacrifices we are called to make for the sake of living together.@PoliCivility
Today in Politics- First lady to high school grads: Live your dreams May 18, 2013
- Obama takes Cabinet secretaries out to play golf May 18, 2013
- Dems' Senate campaigns marked by internal battles May 18, 2013
- Obama agenda marches on despite controversies May 18, 2013
- The President's Umbrella Scandal Folded Before It Could Take Off May 18, 2013
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Political Civility To Be Tested in Madison, WI
The current teacher protests in Madison, WI provide us a real chance to put political civility to the test. The rubber is hitting the road, so to speak. As I watch the various news reports come in, I would say … Continue reading
Posted in Civility, Education, Free Speech, Political Civility, Politics
Tagged civility, DEM, ghandi, gop, madison, mlk, political civility, political dialogue, political discourse, teachers, unions, WI, wisconsin
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Do Government Experiments in Civility Work?
Recently the Mayor of Salt Lake City and Utah’s Lt. Gov., Greg Bell, launched an initiative to improve civility or rather public discourse in the state. As I read through the website and the associated media write-ups on the civility … Continue reading
Posted in Civility, Philosophy, Politics
Tagged civility, DEM, edmund burke, gop, little platoons, Politics, proper role of government, Utah
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Airport Security – Symbolic of Greater Problems
I am grateful that Ron Paul has stepped up to address the issue of overbearing airport security. As he well says in his remarks, “…enough is enough.” To me the direction our airport security has taken is symbolic of a … Continue reading
Karl Rove in SLC
I had a chance today to attend a workshop with Karl Rove, who was in town promoting his new book: Courage & Consequence. It was an interesting hour. I was a little disappointed that much of the time was spent … Continue reading
Posted in Conservatism, National Security, Politics
Tagged bennett, bush, conservative, gop, karl rove, Utah, washington dc
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Bennett – Conservative Leader or DC Dealer Maker?
One of the benefits of being a GOP delegate is that I get to see a lot more material from the candidates than the average voter. Over time, the mass amounts of emails, mailers, etc. invariably lead to little nuggets … Continue reading
Posted in Limited Gov't, National Security, Politics
Tagged bob bennett, conservative, constellation, gop, job creation, nasa, National Security, obama, space program, utah senate race
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The Tipping Point & Health Care Reform
One of my clients, for Junto, is in Cheyenne, Wyoming. I have been traveling there a couple of times a month. The trip includes a two-hour drive from the Denver airport and has given me some time to listen to … Continue reading
Posted in Health Care
Tagged D.A.R.E., DEM, gop, Health Care, obamacare, The Tipping Point, universal healthcare, welfare
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