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Good-Cop Bad-Cop
There is a difference between exercising power and acting tough. To exercise power is to methodically, consistently, thoughtfully work accessible power in a conscious effort to improve. To act tough is merely a muscle flexed to feel good about one’s … Continue reading
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Reserved for…
This week I was not allowed to use the restroom that is only steps away from my office. I remember when I was in grade school in the 1960’s and walking home with a friend, there was a gas station … Continue reading
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To Be Saved
I am not good enough to save myself. But I am good enough to help save others. Perhaps this is an indicator of which is more important. In this country, we have a contrived system of wealth and power that … Continue reading
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Killing the Last Buffalo
In the late 1800’s there were men vying to be the one to kill the last buffalo. They were encouraged by America’s destiny – our right as god-fearing white overlords to parcel and own all the land from sea to … Continue reading
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Garbage in, Garbage out
It is pretty straightforward. As long as the top 10% continue to make the rules, the rules will continue to favor the top 10%; and in the comfort of our complicity we will continue to serve the top 10%. To … Continue reading
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