Foundation Series – What Good Government Actually Requires
The series is currently 11 Bricks and will posted 2 per week starting June 9th, 2026.
The Long View From 1964 is political commentary for the Americans who can’t find their checkbox. As non-partisan as I could make it.
The series left a hole. If this is what we have — if this is where we are — where does the future lie? As I dissected what felt broken I had to ask myself what would fix it. The building was strong but the foundation had rotted. Could it be saved? I think it can.
I cast my first vote in 1968. I recently cast a vote in the Oregon primaries. Twenty-two thousand four hundred and seventy-four days between those two moments at the ballot box — and I’m ready for the next one.
Are you?
In the Foundation Bricks series I offer suggestions. But nothing will ever change if you don’t exercise your right to vote.
The Accountability Brick What Good Government Actually Requires — Brick One – Accountability
The Term Limits Brick What Good Government Actually Requires — Brick Two – Term Limits
The Cabinet, Party Favors Brick What Good Government Actually Requires — Brick Three – The Cabinet, Party Favors
Before We Go Any Further A Reality Check
The Judicial Branch Brick What Good Government Actually Requires — Brick Four – The Judicial Branch
The FCC and The News Brick What Good Government Actually Requires — Brick Five – The FCC and The News
The Capitalism Brick What Good Government Actually Requires — Brick Six – Capitalism
The Education Brick What Good Government Actually Requires — Brick Seven – Education
The Healthcare Brick What Good Government Actually Requires — Brick Eight – Healthcare
The Environment Brick What Good Government Actually Requires — Brick Nine – Environment
The Immigration and Social Services Brick What Good Government Actually Requires – Brick Ten – Immigration and Social Services
The Public Investment Brick What Good Government Requires – Brick Eleven Public Investment
Bernie, Bernie, Bernie
I received a "look at what I am doing" email from Bernie Sanders and because I hate comments or sound bites taken out of context I decided to share the complete email — without the
Bernie, Bernie, Bernie
I received a "look at what I am doing" email from Bernie Sanders and because I hate comments or sound bites taken out of context I decided to share the complete email — without the
