I recently had a great conversation with Bill Hirsch, author of the best selling book - Designing Your Perfect House: Lessons from an Architect Bill had some clear and astute thoughts about how people move from liberal to conservative at different points in their lives.
The political conversation was so passionate that I wanted to share the text of it right here in its entirety:
I did not vote for Obama, but my kids did. I could easily imagine myself being enamored with him when I was their age. I worked for Hubert Humphrey. I couldn’t stand Nixon. I though
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The Political Spectrum of a Lifetime
June 4th, 2009 by TKThe Two Party System
March 17th, 2009 by Ronald A. Rowe
The Two Party System is broken. The interests of the American voter are no longer served by choosing between the Democrat who received the most support from Hollywood and the Republican who raised the most money from Wall Street. The Two Party System, coupled with the Electoral College, have derailed democracy in America and replaced it with a “lesser-of-two-evils” mentality in the minds of voters.
The irony is that local governments have developed a far healthier approach to elections than our federal government has. In a recent election for a city councilman in my town, three qualified candidates
The irony is that local governments have developed a far healthier approach to elections than our federal government has. In a recent election for a city councilman in my town, three qualified candidates
Election of 2008: A Choice of Roosevelts
November 25th, 2008 by TK
Now that the memorable election of 2008 is over, it may be time to do a quick analysis. Throughout the election, I spoke often about how McCain reminded me of a new TR (Theodore Roosevelt). But as the election cycle wore on, I also saw that Obama had all of the feel and politics of FDR (Franklin Deleno Roosevelt). Like FDR, Obama inherited a world that was in economic turbulence. And like FDR, Obama thinks that government action will bring us out of the turbulence. Lastly, Obama also has an amazing fervor from the people that believe in him.
You Win Some, You Lose Some
November 18th, 2008 by Joe Lawrence
November has been a tough month for me. My favorite fighter, Randy Couture was laid out in the second round by a fighter with virtually no MMA experience. Likewise, the very experienced John McCain was beaten down by Barack Obama.
It is no secret who I wanted to win this competition. Obama has had no significant political achievement...until now. This provider of "hope," promises many things and managed to convince the voters he will fulfill his words. For the sake of our nation, I hope he can run the country with the same efficiency he ran his campaign.
20 years ago I vowed to
It is no secret who I wanted to win this competition. Obama has had no significant political achievement...until now. This provider of "hope," promises many things and managed to convince the voters he will fulfill his words. For the sake of our nation, I hope he can run the country with the same efficiency he ran his campaign.
20 years ago I vowed to
Last Chance for No-bama!
November 4th, 2008 by Joe Lawrence
It appears this will be my last stab at the man who has done nothing except give good speeches and provide "hope" before he is my new boss :( According to the polls, Obama should win. I am desperately hanging onto that margin of error. I am convinced even more he is the wrong man.
I started the quest on whom I would vote for awhile back. Neither party appeals to all my issues, so I truly do vote on who is the best in my mind. Digging in to issues like morals, character, and our nation's future. McCain prevails in
I started the quest on whom I would vote for awhile back. Neither party appeals to all my issues, so I truly do vote on who is the best in my mind. Digging in to issues like morals, character, and our nation's future. McCain prevails in
