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Tag Archives: Politics
The Two Sides of Incivility
Last week I attended a course called Crucial Conversations, which is based on the NY Times Best Selling book of the same name. It was a great training and worth the time investment. As I took some time to go … Continue reading
Zone in or out?
Dear Joseph, It has been fun spending time on these letters. I feel like it’s given me a chance to think about you and helped me to be more observant of your strengths and character. I’ve realized during this process … Continue reading
Bipartisan Incivility – We’ve Got the Gimme’s
While much of the Tuscon civility debate has focused on words and pointing fingers for uncivil speech/rhetoric, no one seems to be looking at a more serious way that both Republicans and Democrats may be contributing to the growing lack … Continue reading
Being Polite is Not Civility
As part of my work on this blog, I like to monitor and read the ongoing stream of articles on political civility. The more I read, the more I am reminded of the line in Princess Bride where Inigo remarks … Continue reading
Bret Stephens Defines Incivility, But Don’t Tell Him
I thought Bret Stephens’ article in the WSJ today about Keith Olbermann was interesting. What I found most interesting is that Stephens claims that incivility is not the greatest threat to political discourse rather he says: “…the real threat is … Continue reading
Posted in Civility, Philosophy, Politics
Tagged civic virtue, civility, democrat, honesty, incivility, integrity, political civility, political dialogue, political discourse, Politics, republican, rules of civility
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Beginners are Many…Enders are Few
Dear Joseph, At times I wonder what you will remember most from what your mom and I try to teach you and how that it will probably be different from what your brother and sister remember most. One of the … Continue reading
Little spark of celestial fire called conscience
Dear Joseph, I know that I’ve told you this before, but I don’t think I can say it enough. There is something very special about you. I know you were put on this earth to do an important work. To … Continue reading
Posted in Civility, Letters to Joseph, Philosophy, Politics
Tagged celestial fire, civility, conscience, george washington, joseph, Politics, rules of civility
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Jon Stewart on Civility
Jon Stewart is know for his political humor, but during this clip, he takes a break from his “norm” and provides some valuable insights into what a more civil political climate may look like. Enjoy: The Daily Show With Jon … Continue reading
Posted in Civility, Politics
Tagged az shooting, civility, comedy central, daily show, jon stewart, Politics, rhetoric
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George Washington & Civility
One of my heroes is George Washington. As I have taken the time to read several books on our first president, I am just amazed at the quality and ability of America’s original Founding Father. It seemed from an early … Continue reading
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Tagged civility, conscience, founding fathers, george washington, Politics
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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
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Tagged civility, DEM, edmund burke, gop, little platoons, Politics, proper role of government, Utah
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