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Saying What You Mean

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Whitney Leave a comment

I feel sorry for people running for office.  People are following you around with microphones and cameras all the time, hoping you will mis-speak or trip or do something they can get a story out of.  It’s a microscope that … Continue reading →

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All Politics are Local

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Whitney Leave a comment

This old chestnut is certainly true- All Politics are Local.  But the stage upon which they are staged and played keeps growing. The local politicians, school board presidents, township supervisors, police- all of these folks do more, every day, to … Continue reading →

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Into the Fray

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Whitney Leave a comment

The current political season is driving me crazy. I have, for some time, joked that all candidates for public office should have to do two things : 1) Take the current SAT test and publish their scores, and 2) Take … Continue reading →

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Counting Sins or Blessings

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Whitney Leave a comment

One of the most important lessons I’ve ever learned in blame rarely solves any argument. Instead, the process should concentrate on solving the underlying problem, not so much the feelings associated with it. When you solve the underlying problem, often … Continue reading →

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Strategy Versus Reality

Posted on September 23, 2008 by Whitney 2 Comments

There’s an interesting article over at Time magazine about Barak Obama’s 50 state strategy to win the election.  In a nutshell, it says that by campaigning in all 50 states Obama has made the case that everyone and every vote … Continue reading →

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