Many of us remember when predominantly, we elected major public officials who positioned themselves, within about 5 percent of the so-called center/middle, while today, it seems, although nearly every poll indicates the majority of US citizens consider themselves as moderates, the fringe elements of both, the right and the left…

In today’s ultra-polarized society (in US and elsewhere), far-too many people seem to have lost their humanity, lacking basic empathy, caring, and considering the bigger-picture and how it impacts others as well as ourselves, priority some perceptions, personal/political agendas, opinions, and/or self-interests, rather than the greater good! If we cannot…

Although, many, probably correctly, seem to believe the level of vitriol, hate crimes, and political lies, combined with a huge degree of corporate greed, are the major challenges, today, it is more likely we face our greatest longer-term potential challenges from those public officials, who seem to be either, not…

Although, it is normal, especially after the events of the past few years, which including an horrific pandemic, an apparent dearth of ethic public officials and politicians, a dangerous level of civil unrest as exemplified by the January 6th, 2021 insurgency, ugly rhetoric/vitriol, and far-less attention to seeking a meeting-of-the-minds…

Throughout his life, Donald Trump seemed to break the rules, without worrying about any consequences and/or ramifications! There was certainly a good reason he was often referred to as Teflon Don! To many, it seemed like the rules simply didn’t apply to him, because he would get away with his…

Although, politicians and politics, in-general, are among the least-respected of all professions and professionals, and most have come to realize the vast majority resort to spinning the truth, to their personal/political agenda, in recent years, we have witnessed, a far-worse, more concerning behavior and actions, particularly from the so-called Far…

For a nation which for much of its history, seemed to pride-itself on ruling-from-the middle, we seem to have reached a point in time, where the fringes of the far-right and far-left, seem to be squeezing the middle-out, and moderation is being replaced by polarization! Historically, and until about a…

When the concept of someone behaving and proceeding with genuine empathy, caring about others, being truly aware of the significance of historical events (whether pleasant or not), consistently learning key lessons from every experience and proceeding with genuine common sense, having and maintaining an open-mind and seeking an essential meeting-of-the-minds…

Some seem confused by a continuing pattern, where a significant number of people vote for individuals who, to say the least, do not represent their best interests, and/or, the overall interests of our nation and planet! This may be due to some putting their perceived self-interests, which often prioritize some…