[Tradutor] A year into President Obama’s first term it’s obvious Congress is in no hurry to pass reforms, so citizens live with growing risks and financial burdens. “We the People” are supposed to be in control of our government, but our needs are being trampled by a combination of one party largely posturing for political points and digging in their heels, while lobbyists use special interest money to shave off just enough votes from the other party to keep progress at an effective standstill. Leaving the...
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[Tradutor] To be a true patriot, a pro-republic American, is to recognize the role of civic virtue, of participation in the public affairs of the community, and to be among the men and women of whom future generations of Americans will say, “They were worthy of their city and their nation.” Gary Hart, in a recent Op-Ed, said: “No single step would revitalize our fearful national spirit than a new era of civic republicanism. The single best vehicle to achieve this goal is the proposed Serve America Act sponsored by...
[Tradutor] [cross-posted by the author] I believe most political decisions are made on the basis of an emotional affiliation to one or the other major political party, even if we’re all very good at rationalizing about this or that issue to justify it “logically.” I believe, too, that there are all too many elected to serve in Washington who lose their way and become more interested in lining their pockets than in working on behalf of the voters. I believe I have seldom seen a more decent gesture by any sitting President...
