Monthly Archives: October 2021

Swing Votes, Leverage, and Vote Trading

Recently I wrote a column in which I suggest that President Biden should “Give them (those who are blocking the Build Back Better legislation) a freeway, an airport, a rail system, or maybe a football stadium. Name an aircraft carrier, … Continue reading

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Time for President Biden to cut a deal, lessons from Louis L’Amour

Louis L’Amour’s novel Sitka should be required reading by all who serve in elective office. “He knew how to line up the votes, knew what the states and territories needed, and he knew that statecraft consists of a reconciling of … Continue reading

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1 minute must read: thought-provoking, relevant, and timely

As a lifelong readaholic, I recently decided to find out why the novels of Louis L’Amour are so popular. Being a fan of historical fiction, I borrowed his book Sitka from the library. On page 320 I found this passage, … Continue reading

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National Politics On Steroids – No Good Will Come From This

On October 11th, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order banning any entity in Texas, including private businesses, from requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for employees or customers. President Biden however has requested that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) … Continue reading

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