Tag: states

What Can DOGE Do For You? – career civil servant types, anti-humanitarian budget cuts, & why wasteful government spending is likely to continue

Government needs transparency and people who do the right thing. Resilient and rational government employees represent the best of our government’s civil servants. But three other types of government workers are more common: riders, risers, and rescuers or wannabe humanitarians. The current executive branch appears to be targeting left-leaning humanitarian or rescuer types in order to (1) consolidate power and (2) cut spending. But, would mandatory annual itemized financial reports do the job for them?

Beware of those who speak for God(s): On Trump’s Inauguration Statement & Those Who Claim Divine Revelations

What do you do when individuals claim to speak for God? Is the statement manipulative, dogmatic, honest, or something else? Why not question the validity of personal revelations? This post highlights the tension between individual beliefs, urging for authenticity and active listening instead of control and dogmatism in discussions about spirituality and truth.

On Where The Water Goes by David Owen: The Crisis, Negotiation, & Paradox of Civilization’s Most Precious Resource

Hotter average temperatures and overconsumption of water threaten life in the North American Southwest. David Owen’s “Where the Water Goes” examines negotiations over Colorado River water as he traces the river’s journey from its headwaters in the United States to its delta in Mexico. Inadequate stakeholder cooperation and willingness to address environmental and geopolitical issues maintains the interventionist status quo.

the neti neti project 01: voting 2024

The neti, neti project encourages a healthier, wealthier lifestyle through silent action. Emphasizing the concept of “neti, neti” (“not that, not that”) encourages acceptance of life’s uncertainties and imperfections. The video series aims for iterative improvements over unattainable perfection. This video reflects on old democratic principles from Alexis de Tocqueville.

On Battle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War era

“Battle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War Era” by James McPherson explores the concept of freedom and its preservation in America. The Pulitzer Prize-winning book delves into the complexities of individual, regional, and national interests in America in the 1800’s. The book presents an opportunity to learn from history.

Who is best qualified to replace President Biden?

The media is speculating on potential replacements for President Biden, such as Vice President Harris, Governor Newsom, and Governor Moore. I proposed Admiral (Ret.) McRaven should also be considered. Who is your favorite potential alternative? Harris, Newsom, Moore, or McRaven?