By Oliver DeMille The Age of Dependence We have recently changed as a people, and as a nation. I’m not sure exactly when the change occurred, but we are living in the new reality it has created. On the one hand, we have always been a nation dedicated to positive change. America was founded by breaking from the old world and … [Read more...]
The Power of Perseverance
December 2, 2010 by 1 Comment
By Orrin Woodward The story of Dwight Eisenhower is a long series of assignments with no glory and the power of perseverance in waiting for his opportunity. At 50 years of age he was a lieutenant colonel and nearing the end of his career. Had it not been for World War II no one would remember his name except for a few military … [Read more...]
If We Had Less, Could We Do More?
December 1, 2010 by 1 Comment
By Chris Brady I once heard a fascinating presentation from Erik Weihenmayer, the blind mountain climber who summited not only Mt. Everest, but all the other tallest peaks on the planet. Weihenmayer and his team of 21 members set a world record by having 19 of them make the summit. What was more incredible than Weihenmayer's feats of … [Read more...]
Becoming Who You Already Are
November 30, 2010 by 1 Comment
By Steve D'Annunzio When the French philosoper Rene Descartes coined the phrase “cogito ergo sum”—“I think, therefore I am”—in 1637, he struck a blow to the evolution of spiritual man. The truth of the matter is precisely opposite; the fundamental statement should read, “I am, therefore I think.” Descartes reversed being with a function … [Read more...]
Breaking Free From the Two-Party System, Part 1: The Extent of the Damage
November 25, 2010 by 3 Comments
By Kyle Roberts To preserve our freedom, the U.S. legal code must separate political parties from government, and citizens must learn to consider more than the Democratic and Republican parties. Republics throughout history have always been dominated by self-serving parties whose goals are adverse to the rights and combined interests of the … [Read more...]
America’s New Grand Strategy, Part 2: New Thinking
November 24, 2010 by Leave a Comment
By Oliver DeMille This is Part 2 of a 2-part series. Read Part One Here. Problems with Grand “Tactics” Generals lose when they fail to learn the lessons of past wars; generals also lose when they attempt to fight new wars with old strategies. This adage applies even more to statesmen. To put this in context, each time a new grand … [Read more...]
The Tough Get Going
November 19, 2010 by Leave a Comment
By Orrin Woodward My favorite quote, “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.” As a fourth grader, I had a teacher that became my first mentor. Franz Luoma taught me that I was responsible for developing the talent inside of me. He saw a young kid with too much energy and channeled that energy into productive uses. Mr. Luoma … [Read more...]
Arguments of Degrees
November 17, 2010 by Leave a Comment
By Dave Wilson A while back I wrote about how the things we’re told we shouldn’t talk about — religion and politics — are precisely some of the most important things we can talk about. Sitting with someone of a different mind about either subject, but who is respectful and can express herself well, is a very pleasant experience. The … [Read more...]
Change?
November 15, 2010 by 4 Comments
By Shanon Brooks Recently, someone ask me if I was happy with the changes in Utah State government (6 more Republicans in the House and 1 more in the Senate). “What changes?” I said. “You know, the legislature is more conservative now.” “Really? When did that happen?” I inquired. “I only see a changing of the guard, new … [Read more...]
The Education Crossroads, Part 1: New Tribes Versus Cliques
November 11, 2010 by Leave a Comment
By Oliver DeMille Education today is at a crossroads, and the options are fascinating. Certainly the rise of the Internet has revolutionized most industries, and its impact on education is expected to be significant. But the change in technology isn’t the only major shift which is impacting schooling. The end of the Cold War ushered in a … [Read more...]
