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The sweetest revenge? Sometimes it’s just being nice
The sweetest revenge? Sometimes it’s just being nice
By Richard Elfers • July 12, 2018 11:30 am

Do you remember the tit-for-tat fights you had as a kid? Someone hit you so you hit them back. Someone…

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Trump’s behavior means the world cannot trust the U.S.
Trump’s behavior means the world cannot trust the...
By Richard Elfers • June 28, 2018 1:02 pm

‘The U.S. became involved in the Vietnam War precisely because it feared the implications for its containment policy against the…

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Four cornerstones of arguing irrationally
Four cornerstones of arguing irrationally
By Richard Elfers • June 21, 2018 11:34 am

Should a photo ID be required to be able to vote?

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There a way to blend values, reinvent our society?
There a way to blend values, reinvent our...
By Richard Elfers • June 8, 2018 10:08 am

‘The most common basis of resistance to change is the fear that with your new learning will come a new…

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Major Supreme Court decisions are coming in June
Major Supreme Court decisions are coming in June
By Richard Elfers • June 1, 2018 1:30 am

Some major landmark Supreme Court Cases will be decided by June. “All …of these cases have the potential to shake…

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U.S. isn’t the only nation flirting with trade wars
U.S. isn’t the only nation flirting with trade...
By Richard Elfers • May 18, 2018 3:09 pm

Did you know there is an internal trade war brewing in Canada? It’s between Alberta and British Columbia over the…

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Voting habits tied to feelings of personal security
Voting habits tied to feelings of personal security
By Richard Elfers • May 10, 2018 1:13 pm

Why have we seen a worldwide shift toward authoritarianism? A quick glance across the globe sees leaders becoming more dictatorial…

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Protecting against the abuse of power
Protecting against the abuse of power
By Richard Elfers • May 9, 2018 10:30 am

Do you largely agree with these assertions about our natures?

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“Seeing the Splinter in Our Neighbor’s Eye”
“Seeing the Splinter in Our Neighbor’s Eye”
By Richard Elfers • May 1, 2018 10:26 am

We only see what we value.

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Election tampering anger could unite county’s voters
Election tampering anger could unite county’s voters
By Richard Elfers • April 23, 2018 2:18 pm

How does one know if marketing is effective? In the light of last week’s Congressional interrogation of Facebook CEO Mark…

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Plan with the end in mind
Plan with the end in mind
By Richard Elfers • April 12, 2018 2:32 pm

“Plan with the end in mind” was one of Stephen Covey’s “Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.” I found his…

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Short-term decisions or long-term approach?
Short-term decisions or long-term approach?
By Richard Elfers • April 5, 2018 3:03 pm

What’s more important to the success of a government — short-term thinking or long-term thinking?

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The Second Amendment in the 21st century
The Second Amendment in the 21st century
By Richard Elfers • March 29, 2018 1:38 pm

As I read about yet another school shooting, the 17th since the beginning of 2018, I’m reminded of the National…

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Amendments have changed constitutional values
Amendments have changed constitutional values
By Richard Elfers • March 22, 2018 12:04 pm

Do you know why we have the electoral college to vote for the president?

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Trump’s luck may be running out
Trump’s luck may be running out
By Richard Elfers • March 15, 2018 12:49 pm

Nowhere in the world has seen improvement as a result of Trump’s actions. Eventually, Trump’s luck will run out and the chickens will come home to roost.

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Weighing individual rights vs. the common good
Weighing individual rights vs. the common good
By Richard Elfers • March 8, 2018 11:31 am

Which is more important in government – protecting individual rights or working for the common good? When I ask my…

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Danger lurks when people have got nothing to lose
Danger lurks when people have got nothing to...
By Richard Elfers • March 2, 2018 11:21 am

“Freedom’s just another word for nothin’ to left to lose.”

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Maybe it’s time Congress takes back its power
Maybe it’s time Congress takes back its power
By Richard Elfers • February 22, 2018 11:08 am

Which of the three branches of government was intended to be the most powerful? You’ve got three choices: The presidency,…

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America is denying three hard truths
America is denying three hard truths
By Richard Elfers • February 15, 2018 12:25 pm

“Most men would rather deny a hard truth than face it.” — George R.R. Martin, “A Game of Thrones.”

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The three personas of President Trump
The three personas of President Trump
By Richard Elfers • February 8, 2018 11:50 am

“And will the real Donald Trump please stand up!”

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