An embarrassing number of otherwise sane and thoughtful folks have been unduly influenced beyond their logical capacity for reason. They're scared to death of Clowns, The NRA and Hillary. I call the phenomenon the "Keyser Soze Effect." You might recall this intimidating myth from "The Usual Suspects" movie with Kevin Spacey, et.al. This communal response might be funny, but it's actually dangerous. You might find this Mosey commentary helpful as you reflect on "proportional response." This will hopefully assist as you converse with family, colleagues and that friend in the mirror. If this resonates, share with your network. Thanks. LET'S MOSEY!
Read moreLet's Consider The Simmering Frog... And Our Friend In The Mirror...
Wow! How did we get in this mess? The dysfunction. The angry rhetoric. The divisiveness. The lesson of the simmering frog might be informative. Let's use some critters to prompt us toward our better selves. And better participatory governance. Effective civic engagement. Let's see what the frog and Pogo have to do with our journey to healthier communities. LET'S MOSEY!
Read moreBy The People, For The People. Let's Re-Brand! Make Some Old School Values New Again.
My photo of dear departed Congressman J.J. "Jake" Pickle reminds me of the best in public service. He understood constituent relations, political compromise and the art/science of effective communications. Our recent extended period of poor BIPARTISAN political leadership has been a painful reminder that we've got serious challenges with participatory government. And it's not just the fault of our elected officials. We citizens/voters have been complicit to an extent, by fault or default. And we know we can and must do better. This latest Mosey commentary may be helpful in your personal/public deliberations. LET'S MOSEY!
Read moreThe Mosey Roadrunner Lessons...Converting Concerns & Thoughts Into Action...
My West Texas horseback rides gave me the opportunity to appreciate the activity and action of the Roadrunner. I marveled at the quick response and effective use of energy from these streamlined dynamos. I can't help but appreciate the metaphor as I see our community need to convert words and concerns into constructive action. I hope you'll enjoy my latest Mosey message on this theme. If it resonates, please share. Thanks. LET'S MOSEY!
Read moreOur Noisy Wakeup Call...Mosey Observations On Politics, Parties & Principles
We have only a mercifully few more weeks of this seemingly endless presidential campaign. But we actually have more than two choices, and we need to make our vote count. So join me as I consider our options. Let's choose wisely and help family and friends do the same. LET'S MOSEY!
Read moreMy Dad Was Right...Choices Have Consequences...Let's Choose Wisely!
My Dad taught me that choices have consequences. And we see abundant evidence of that in the political arena and in too many dysfunctional institutions. Come Mosey with me as we look at some good and bad decisions, and hopefully come away motivated to choose wisely. Let's work together to make our choices matter. Our communities are depending on us. LET'S MOSEY!
Read moreGun Sense, Nonsense & Common Sense...Observations from a gun owner
An increasing number of military leaders, police chiefs, NRA members, and regular gun owners are joining a majority of U.S. citizens to proclaim, "Enough's enough. We must have responsible gun regulation." Read on and think for yourself. And Act! LET'S MOSEY!
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