I’ve been mulling political ideas in my head for years. It’s about time I started writing them down. Here’s a list of all the things I wish would happen in the U.S. political arena. No Social, No Bullshit Completely ban all politicians from social media during their term. Relegate all communications between constituents on a single website that allows for two-way communications. Now, they can focus on their job and work for the people instead of showing up on Twitter, Facebook, CNN & Fox News all day. ...

So what do you think? Is it safe to stop following politics for a while yet? A conviction against Trump needs to happen. I have been following one of my state senators, Jeff Merkley, who is doing his job. What he is saying is exactly what I would be saying in his position. It’s almost like we live in a constitutional representative republic. America needs to hold everyone accountable for their actions. If we don’t follow the basic principles of law, then we are no longer a country. On top of following the law, our country needs to seek the truth. ...

How do we know what’s real in our shared reality? Our reality has become complicated, and nefarious actors have complicated it further. Pinning down an unwavering definition of reality is a lifelong task for scientists and philosophers alike, so it’s no wonder we’re struggling. Unfortunately, reality has become a severe point of contention in the United States. We will explore our shared problem with reality, why it’s a magnificently tricky problem, and some proposed solutions. ...

United We Stand, Divided We Fall is a catchphrase that most U.S. citizens are familiar with. It is a call to collectivism and winning as a team. It was used as propaganda during World War II when Americans were fighting the Nazis. It is propaganda that was created to save lives and to instill a sense of duty in citizens. Not all propaganda is bad propaganda, though Hitler sure ruined its reputation. ...

The Trump death cult is born. Trump loyalists stormed the Capitol building yesterday. It’s a chilling scene caused by an unhinged former U.S. President. Just yesterday, I wrote about The Cult of Trump, but little did I know that this would happen. Surprisingly, something like this didn’t happen sooner, but it is always stunning when historic events land like this. ...

The cult of Trump is declining, as evidenced by the results of the 2020 Georgia runoff election. Republicans will inevitably turn on the cult now that it has cost them the Senate. It’s no longer a matter of if but when. Back To The Fold The Trump Cult will be studied for years to come while experts try to make sense of it all. Our government must address the real grievances that Trump cultists have with it. To make the right adjustments, it will need to know how to bring the cultists back into the fold. ...

Enough is enough. Citizens that care about their fellow compatriots are DONE! Today, on December 30th, 2020, almost 4,000 people died from COVID-19. What is Trump doing today? He’s doing what he has done since he lost the election; he is constantly lying to his cult followers. He is blaming the states for a botched vaccine rollout. He is golfing. We’re DONE! ...

A ridiculous narrative lives within the politics of the United States of America. Many people think people are getting free stuff and want free stuff. It’s an idea rooted in the myth of the welfare queen used by Republicans now and effectively used during Ronald Reagan’s to paint a lie that millions of people are stealing your tax dollars. Welfare What? About 5.6% of the government’s expenditures were on welfare programs and down from 10% in 2015. It’s not a lot of money to ensure people don’t die of starvation. Meanwhile, 15% of the budget is spent on the military while we have outspent every country for decades. ...

How does Mitch McConnell get elected when Kentucky’s quality of living is so low? We’ll explore some facts about why he’s bad for Kentucky, then explore reasons why he is still in office. Who is Mitch? If you’re not aware of who Mitch McConnell is here are some basic facts. Republican Senator Born February 20, 1942 Born in Alabama The longest-serving senator in U.S. history First elected on January 3rd, 2007 Religion: Baptist If you’re interested in lesser-known facts and like reading about super villains, check out his Wikipedia page. ...

Being a good citizen can be as simple as being a good person. In the United States, where I live, being a good person is becoming a lost art. Inconsiderate people saturate political arenas twenty-four hours a day. What can we do about it? Can we be better? Can we understand the value of being a good citizen? Reputation Do you know someone with a bad reputation? Have you ever heard one of your friends say: “Stay away from them; they are toxic.” If you have, you know to avoid this person. Toxic people will typically have low-quality connections that are limited to friends and family that tolerate them. Having a bad reputation will limit your ability to succeed in your pursuits and diminish your happiness. ...