Wednesday; September 16
As we grow closer to the upcoming elections, I think it is time for a word from the old sage, Will Rogers. In a quote attributed to him in 1927 he notes, “Politics is the only sporting events in the world where they don’t pay off for second money; a man to run second in any other event in the world it’s an honor. But any time he runs second for President it’s not an honor; it’s a pity.”. While a lot of what the Oklahoman observed might be characterized as tongue-in-cheek, I find this very insightful. We live in time and place where winning the political game is the end-all. Yet, is that what our nation’s politics really all about? When we reflect on the way things can be, I think it is important to keep the process in mind. Sure, winners get a seat at the table of authority, but all of us: the winners, the losers, the voters, the moderators are a part of the process. By exchanging opinions (even adversarial ones), by discussing w...