politics

Short Term Thinking (MM #3988)

Life has always been a balancing act. We want to focus on what’s important now, but we also need to remember to plan for the future. Nowadays, many think that short-term thinking is a problem in our world. Many people have a hard time thinking about tomorrow or the next day. Too many of them…

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Value-Based Decisions (MM #3969)

Surrounding ourselves with like-minded friends is logical for many. But many experts worry that our current political divide is changing us. More people are making value-based decisions on who they include in their lives. People no longer want to accept that others in their circle of influence have different beliefs. Some say there’s no turning…

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Mind Your Own Business (MM #3878)

It seems that we now live in a world where people are all concerned with others more than themselves. Sometimes you want to shout, mind your own business? Yes, each of us should handle things at home, our home. But that seems to be a primary sticking point for many…

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Street Names (MM #3857)

Back in the day, street names were pretty simple. But after you have Main, Broadway, and 2nd Avenue, things can get a bit more complicated. After a while, we turn to people and historical events. But when some want to rename a street, people’s true feelings come out…   

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Charging Stations (MM #3848)

More and more people are considering electric vehicles. With rising gas prices and computer chip shortages, people are rethinking their next car or truck. But I still have some concerns about the charging stations for these vehicles. Some Midwestern governors are talking about a solution, but that won’t help everyone, including me…   

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The In-Between (MM #3803)

The worst place to be is in the middle, or as some call it, the in-between. It’s the place that most of us seem to reside these days. Those who have the most extreme views are rarely in the majority. And for everyone close to the middle, life can be exhausting…

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Fear The Unknown (MM #3788)

Many have expressed concern about all of the division that currently exists in our world. And some experts say that the biggest driver of this tension is fear. Studies show that most of us fear the unknown. And there’s so much that we’re all questioning right now…

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Who Will Compromise? (MM #3786)

We live in a very polarized world. No one seems to agree on anything. But the only way to deal with some of our biggest problems is to understand both sides. And no matter the argument, the biggest question we can ask is who will compromise? Whether we like it or not, there’s only one…

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Misplaced Anger (MM #3743)

Every day across America, there are news stories of misplaced anger. Some of these only involve people yelling and screaming. And sadly, some can end up with people pulling guns or knives. We have an anger issue, and it’s only getting worse…  

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Selective Memory (MM #3739)

Many people in our world suffer from having selective memory. They’ll call you out on something you say and then play dumb when they do something similar. Politics has always had this problem, and it seems to be getting worse. But these days, it looks like politicians are not alone with what they remember…  

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