Category Archives: Political Extremes

Speaking of Inspiration

Posted on January 6, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

Wow! Today, I am charged with writing about someone who inspires me. What an opportunity to sing someone’s praises and offer them as an example of leadership, talent, knowledge, and kindness. Sadly, that is not what comes to mind for … Continue reading →

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Electorally Speaking

Posted on February 5, 2021 by S. Eric Jackson

The 2020 presidential election was one of the most fascinating in my life. Ironically, I thought the 2016 election would be hard to beat, but 2020 made it dull by comparison. Tragically, these elections may mean the end of fair … Continue reading →

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Far East Frisco?

Posted on September 14, 2020 by S. Eric Jackson

More years ago than I care to count, a rugby teammate and I traveled to the Austin Rugby Tournament. This tournament was the highlight of the Texas rugby season for many reasons. One of the biggest reasons was the location. … Continue reading →

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The Root of the Problem

Posted on July 28, 2020 by S. Eric Jackson

Some mornings you wake up and wonder, “How did we find ourselves in this mess?” Depending on who you are, your circumstances, and quality of your sleep the night before, the question could concern your job, your marriage, or the … Continue reading →

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Traditionally Speaking: Of Kneeling and Protests

Posted on July 21, 2020 by S. Eric Jackson

“Traditionally Speaking” discussed traditions or standard practices being threatened or modified by the coronavirus crisis.  There, I noted traditions often take centuries to evolve, though some forces may cause shifts more quickly. At the time, it seemed comments by highly … Continue reading →

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Who’d A Thunk It?

Posted on June 15, 2020 by S. Eric Jackson

Some may find the title of this piece a bit much. On the other hand, one or two of you may still have a sense of humor.  If so, that may be your most significant personal asset in the future, … Continue reading →

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Still Stuck in the Middle

Posted on May 5, 2020 by S. Eric Jackson

At least one political cartoonist and I seem to have the same feeling. Much of America is, and has been, stuck in the middle of a political crisis that threatens the very fabric of our society. I originally wrote about … Continue reading →

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Of Sausage Making and Politics

Posted on April 9, 2020 by S. Eric Jackson

An old saying goes, “You don’t want to see how the sausage is made.”  The origin, and exact wording, of the adage, can be debated at length as an internet search will quickly attest.  Be that as it may, the … Continue reading →

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Of Donkeys, Padres and Politics

Posted on March 9, 2020 by S. Eric Jackson

A friend shared the meme to the left on Facebook recently. It was apparently written to be a humorous, if slightly crude, allegory about not sweating the small stuff. However, it is an excellent example of one problem facing the … Continue reading →

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Of Hearsay and Public Figures

Posted on February 25, 2020 by S. Eric Jackson

This meme popped up in social media recently. As one can easily imagine, the creator was likely poking fun at Democrats and many media outlets. Admittedly, the “Cheryl’s She Shed” meme is a one-sided attempt to satirize a serious issue. … Continue reading →

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