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PIVOT Politics
Overcoming Public Discontent with Our “Political Status Quo”

by Michael Wagner | Jun 15, 2017 | Democracy, Leadership |

I.  INTRODUCTION We need to permanently shift how we play politics. We need to rethink how we engage, debate, and work with our political foes.  We need to modify how we use power and authority.  We need to embrace a different approach for interacting with one another...

Every Vote Hurts
A Simple Lesson on Decent Democracy

by Michael Wagner | May 5, 2017 | Democracy | 1 comment

One thing I learned 30 years ago when I was first elected to the S.D. Legislature. Good politicians — dare I say true Statesmen — deeply understand that EVERY vote they cast hurts someone. Whether it is restricting someone’s freedoms, taxing...

Expectations of the ELECTED EMPLOYEE
Too Many Elected Officials Have Lost Sight of Both Role and Responsibility

by Michael Wagner | Apr 5, 2017 | Democracy, Leadership | 1 comment

There is a troubling and widespread phenomenon at play in our democracies around the world.  It seems that politicians have lost sight that they are not Kings, but rather Servants.  They are first of all employees, and secondly bosses.  When they choose to run for...

Bloodsport Not Leadership
Recognizing When Politics is Not Leadership At All

by Michael Wagner | Apr 1, 2017 | Democracy, Leadership |

Regardless of political persuasion, Donald Trump being elected President of the USA has given new life to the question…”What makes a good leader?”  It is a question that is often debated and rarely answered with 100% satisfaction. And for those who are saddened by...

NOT Open For Debate
Core Principles of Democracy and Liberty are Non-Negotiable in a Free Society

by admin | Mar 1, 2017 | Uncategorized, Democracy |

President Trump has excluded serveral key media outlets from a recent press briefing. CNN, The New York Times, Politico, and a few others. Meanwhile, he included other sources such as Breitbart, One America News Network, and others. Regardless of your politics —...
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