Monthly Archives

December 2018

Government & Law, Organized religion and community
“Forbearance” – A Critical Need for a Healthy Democracy, But Apparently Absent

The Cambridge Dictionary defines ‘Forbearance’ as: “the quality of being patient and being able to forgive someone or control…
December 31, 2018
Government & Law
The US Attorney General – A Need to Rethink?

According to Wikipedia: The United States Attorney General (A.G.) is the head of the United States Department of Justice…
December 24, 2018
Government & Law
Identity Politics – Good or Bad?

First a definition. Here is how Wikipedia defines Identity Politics: Identity Politics are political positions based on the interests…
December 17, 2018
Capitalism, economy & financial well-being in America, Government & Law
Money + Politics = Corruption => A Potentially Fatal Disease for Democracy

We live in a democracy that is wed to capitalism. It offers us many advantages. Capitalism creates opportunity. If…
December 10, 2018
Capitalism, economy & financial well-being in America, Government & Law, Jobs
Democracy – Too Big Too Succeed?

Step back and look at our country. What do we see? Large, yes, we are over 325+ million strong. …
December 3, 2018

A Theory About a Possible Root Cause of Political Polarization February 18, 2019
We continue to see and experience it – extreme polarization of not only Washington politics, but the American electorate. … The post A Theory About a Possible Root Cause of Political Polarization appeared first on Democracy Forum.
A Possible Plan to Fix Our Ailing Democracy? February 11, 2019
It is quite obvious that our democracy is suffering. The political process is broken. The polarization is so strong… The post A Possible Plan to Fix Our Ailing Democracy? appeared first on Democracy Forum.
An Improved Legislative Process for Our Times? February 4, 2019
We live in a time when the political process is combative and confrontational. We are very polarized with many… The post An Improved Legislative Process for Our Times? appeared first on Democracy Forum.