Tag Archives: politics

Succession? Seriously?

Posted on January 13, 2025 by Allen Mesch

Some Texans are talking about seceding. It is unlikely that the United States government would let Texas steal quietly away. It didn’t happen in 1861, so it’s unlikely that the separation would be viewed cordially. Before considering what Texas would … Continue reading →

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Democracy

Posted on October 29, 2024 by Allen Mesch

What is Democracy? The word democracy means “rule by the people,” and empowers individuals to exercise political control over the form and functions of their government. In a democracy, the people elect representatives to make decisions, policies, laws, etc. according … Continue reading →

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Will Rogers on Democrats and Republicans

Posted on July 12, 2024 by Allen Mesch

I thought we could use a robust dose of Will Rogers’s humor on political parties with the current political situation and especially the disarray in the Democratic Party over President Biden’s mental health. Will Rogers’s Quotes on Politics Will Rogers … Continue reading →

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America’s Religious Foundations

Posted on July 9, 2024 by Allen Mesch

John Leland Alan W. Steelman’s editorial “Make America Christian Again?” in the Sunday, July 7, 2024 edition of the Dallas Morning News prompted me to learn more about an American Baptist minister named John Leland. John Leland (May 14, 1754 … Continue reading →

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