One of the best political lines I have heard this century came from Hillary Clinton when she described the Republican health care plan as the YOYO Plan as in You’re On Your Own. Turn the clock ahead a few years, install Donald Trump as the poster boy of the GOP, add a pandemic and you will find little has changed. Let’s explore. Continue reading It’s Your Responsibility
Tag Archives: leadership
Republican “Leadership”
As long as you have Donald Trump in the White House you will have outrages in America. As if that were not bad enough; Trump has a lot of helpers, most of whom will outlast him. Let’s explore. Continue reading Republican “Leadership”
Of Politics And Personal Conduct
Culture starts at the top in large government entities as it does in any other organization. That is why I’m in favor of putting CEO’s in prison when companies willfully violate laws. Putting a plant manager or middle level executive in jail doesn’t change the culture or prevent future occurrences. Whether we like it or not Donald Trump is the President and Mike Pence is the Vice President and therefore in terms of structure and succession number two. They both lack the skill of leadership, their personal conduct illustrates it and the federal government reflects it. Let’s explore. Continue reading Of Politics And Personal Conduct
A Feel Good Article Of Thanks
Most of my articles are full of complaints. In the Trump era there is a plethora of material! Today I’d like to write an article mainly giving thanks to my fellow Americans. They deserve it and my gratitude is sincere; their actions are saving lives. Continue reading A Feel Good Article Of Thanks
A Leader Like Harry
My regular readers know the respect I have for Harry Truman. This blog takes its name from a famous incident during the 1948 campaign’s whistle stop tour. Were he still alive Truman would be celebrating his 134th birthday today. My dog is named in his honor and is two years-old today. Sunday I was watching my grandson play soccer when I received a message from the Washington Post. Except for my dog’s birthday, this all ties together and illustrates a lesson in leadership. Let’s explore. Continue reading A Leader Like Harry