A Liar As President Corrupts Us

Men of integrity, by their very existence, rekindle the belief that as a people we can live above the level of moral squalor.  We need that belief; a cynical community is a corrupt community.
—  John W. Gardner
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And #IncompetentDonald Weakens It

Some people strengthen the society just by being the kind of people they are.
—  John W. Gardner
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Whoever / Whatever

Whoever I am, or whatever I am doing, some kind of excellence is within my reach.
—  John W. Gardner
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Implications

The idea for which this nation stands will not survive if the highest goal free man can set themselves is an amiable mediocrity.  Excellence implies striving for the highest standards in every phase of life.
—  John W. Gardner
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2019	Just To…
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2016	Robbery
2015	Humanity Plus
2014	Dinner For Two?
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Still Willing

One of the reasons people stop learning is that they become less and less willing to risk failure.
—  John W. Gardner
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2012	Informal Leadership
2011	A Little More Progress
2010	Bec’s Gone Again…

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Defining Trumpism In Today’s Republican Party

Political extremism involves two prime ingredients: an excessively simple diagnosis of the world’s ills, and a conviction that there are identifiable villains back of it all.
—  John W. Gardner
[And let’s not forget that ONLY one man (#IncompetentDonald) can solve all of Washington’s and the nation’s problems…   Almost three years in office, how’s he doing so far?  —  KMAB]
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2016	Shouting At The Void
2015	Crab Feed
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2013	Poor Students Of History
2012	Between Two Worlds
2011	Common Humanity
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Will John Bolton Testify?

Our problem is not to find better values but to be faithful to those we profess.
—  John W. Gardner
[John Bolton is a Republican conservative.  I can honestly say I have no recollection of EVER agreeing with any of his opinions or policies.  Having said this, I have always believed that while I detest his policies, Bolton loves our country and would never participate in allowing Russian interference in our government.  We are rapidly approaching the point where his values and his love of country will be severely tested.  I remain convinced (and predict) that even if Bolton honestly testifies against President Trump viz-a-viz the Ukraine and political crimes (bribery, extortion, abuse of power), it will not change a single vote for impeachment conviction in the Senate.  Still, history will be Bolton’s judge.  I fear Bolton, like the Republicans in the House and Senate, will lack the courage to stand up for America, the Constitution, and the rule of law.  I would LOVE it if Bolton turns out to have been the whistle-blower all along.  Now, THAT would make a great book / movie!!  Nah.  No one would ever believe it…   —  KMAB]
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2012	Living Free And Abolition
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2011	I Resemble That Remark

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