Local government is increasingly the place where things are getting done. As the party system has created gridlock in Washington, less is getting accomplished on Capitol Hill. In a funny way, this has created a situation that is more like the American Founding era than anything we’ve experienced in over a century -- the real place to get things … [Read more...]
Losing Faith in Washington?
June 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment
President Obama’s fundamental argument since his campaign and through his first term and second campaign has been that our society can benefit more from government than it has in the past. This is an easy sell in Europe, but not so much in the United States. The framers mistrusted government, and felt that freedom can only last in a society … [Read more...]
Summer Reading for YOU
June 14, 2013 by 1 Comment
“Dad, can you read to me more?” Meri asked me. Surprised, I looked up from my book and responded, “Oh, sure.” I took the book she was reading and read a chapter aloud to her. When I finished, I handed her the book. “Thanks, Dad,” she said. “I could have read it myself, but I just love it when you read. I mean, in the winter you read to us … [Read more...]
Another Federal Scandal?
June 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Obama trifecta of scandals including Benghazi, IRS targeting, and AP phone records is now joined by another potential scandal. The EPA is accused of ongoing “Sue and Settle” practices, which means that they work with left-leaning environmental groups who file suits against a federal agency and then the attorneys work out settlements that … [Read more...]
The Silver Lining in the Obama Scandals
June 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
It’s starting to seem like it was the Obama Administration that made the following saying famous: “A crisis is a terrible thing to waste.” The idea behind this quip was that when a big crisis came, the White House should use it to push its big-government agenda. In an ironic twist, the current triple scandals (IRS, Benghazi, and Associated … [Read more...]
Electionocracy
June 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment
We now live an Electionocracy. This means that the elections never end. Once a person is elected to office, especially at the national level, he or she doesn’t get to stop campaigning and focus on governing. Instead, everyone in office is required to keep campaigning even as they serve. One the one hand, this is a negative development in a … [Read more...]
Why America is in Decline
May 29, 2013 by 5 Comments
People often compare America’s decline with the fall of Rome or the Ottoman Empire. Another apt parallel to our time can be found in the British experience with the American Revolutionary War. The British Army and Navy was much bigger, more well-trained, and more highly funded than the Continental Army, and most observers -- on both sides … [Read more...]
A Looming Crisis — and a Call for Solutions
May 17, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Most Americans have no ideas it is coming. But it is just around the corner. It’s one of those technical changes that only wonks pay attention to, so few people realize how big this will be. In fact, it’s a serious crisis in the making. And unlike the Y2K scare in 1999, this crisis is a sure thing. The crisis is this: In January, many … [Read more...]
When NOT to Settle Down
May 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment
After every major U.S. election, there is a gradual wind-down of passion for a few months. For over a year now, people of all political views have been at high pitch on politics. They geared up for the Republican primaries, then the question of who would be the Vice President, and then the general election dominated the fall season. The … [Read more...]
LeaderShift Climbs Up the New York Times Bestsellers List
May 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
So not only has LeaderShift stayed on the New York Times bestsellers list for two weeks in a row, it also climbed from #12 to #9. Thanks for helping us keep up the momentum! If you haven't read it yet, we urge you to grab a copy on Amazon or Barnes and Noble. … [Read more...]
