politics

Run For Office (MM #4719)

No matter how you look at life today, no one is happy with the state of politics. Many think they have the answer that will disrupt the current extreme climate. Here in Tennessee, there’s talk of changing the process of how you run for office. I doubt it will ever be discussed, but it’s an…

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Greed (MM #4527)

It’s silly to say that we live in interesting times, but it honestly seems that way. In the 1980 and 90s, many aspired to be yuppies. They lived by the adage that Gordon Gekko preached in the movie ‘Wall Street’; greed is good. But thanks to the economic divide we’re seeing today, I see the…

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Too Old (MM #4514)

It’s been a topic of political discussion for decades. The subject is usually just whispered in the halls of buildings throughout Washington, DC. But recently, the whispers feel like they’ve become a shouting match. How old is too old? Many people question whether Joe Biden and Donald Trump should run for President because of their…

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Time To Vote (MM #4497)

In Nashville, it’s time to vote once again. Early voting started yesterday for the election that will officially happen on August 3rd. While the mayoral race has many people running, it’s easy to learn about each candidate. But we’re also voting for city council candidates, and it’s almost impossible to find out about either candidate…

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Juneteenth (MM #4471)

Today is Juneteenth, a day observed as a federal holiday for the last couple of years. Though many states still choose not to make it a state-sanctioned holiday. In our current politically-charged climate, many people take issue with the celebration. Yet, if I were a betting man, I know that few people would refuse the…

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Debt Ceiling (MM #4457)

The government finally came together last week and passed debt ceiling legislation so we won’t default on our bills. Some experts all along said we had nothing to worry about. Neither political party wants to be the one at fault for the legislation not passing. It was all political theater. Each side wanted to come…

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Price Of Gas (MM #4275)

The election is over, and the price of gas is going down. Is it a coincidence? I don’t think so. I’ve watched fuel prices go up and down for years and noticed a pattern. And this has nothing to do with the political party in charge. The oil companies control the process. You might think…

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Cautiously Optimistic (MM #4268)

Lately, I’ve seen politicians use the phrase ‘cautiously optimistic’ whenever someone asks them a question. Anytime I hear those words, I know they’re just using fancy words that mean nothing. What they’re saying is pure spin…

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Mental Health (MM #4164)

Over the last few years, there has been an increasing amount of discussion about mental health. I’ve often wondered if this is a new problem or something we’ve just ignored forever. One thing I’ve noticed; While many people are talking about it, few seem willing to do anything…

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Yelling (MM #4155)

It’s been a few years, but I know I’ve talked about my habit of yelling at the TV. Now it’s honestly not that extreme; it’s more like talking back. I’ve done it for years, and it doesn’t matter if I’m alone or if someone’s with me in the room. Recently I’ve noticed that my wife…

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