Tag Archives: Politics

Of Bluebonnets, Flower Beds, and Politics

Posted on March 8, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

Years ago, I wrote a piece titled “A Blind Eye.” The title referenced humanity’s ability to turn a blind eye to the signs of something larger than themselves. Depending on your belief system, something larger than humans might refer to … Continue reading →

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Boldly Speaking

Posted on January 11, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

Ah, the question of living boldly is on the table today. And, as one might expect if they have a cynical mind such as mine, one of the first comments posted was by someone who confused risk-taking with boldness. Others … Continue reading →

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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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Of Heroes and Unicorns

Posted on September 16, 2021 by S. Eric Jackson

How would you respond if someone asked, “Who is your hero?” When the question was posed to me, my first thought was, I don’t have one. Then my analyzer side kicked in, and I wondered why that was the case. … 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 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 the topic in 2012 … 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 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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Once Upon a Time . . . special deputy

Posted on May 8, 2019 by S. Eric Jackson

Writing “Once Upon a Time . . . the news” reminded me of something only other old cops might fully appreciate. Still, I thought sharing might be fun, as it highlights a bit of Fort Worth history and politics. My … Continue reading →

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Of Critical Mass and Open Borders

Posted on April 24, 2019 by S. Eric Jackson

Critical mass and open borders are not terms you might expect to see paired as they are here.  After all, critical mass is a term customarily related to nuclear bombs.  No! I am not proposing nuking the borders or caravans. … Continue reading →

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Once Upon a Time…the news

Posted on March 12, 2019 by S. Eric Jackson

In spite of the title, this is not a fairy tale. Though, it might fall into the horror genre if it were a work of fiction. It begins with the tragic death of eighteen young servicemen in 1958 and ends … Continue reading →

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