Character in Government – Part 1
“Character is the only secure foundation of the state,” said President Calvin Coolidge, and our last blog entry looked at the kind of man who would make such a statement. We saw a politician who had the courage of his convictions. We saw a politician who knew that governments tend
Character in Government – Part 2
“Character is the only secure foundation of the state,” said President Calvin Coolidge, and our last blog entry looked at the kind of man who would make such a statement. We saw a politician who had the courage of his convictions. We saw a politician who knew that governments tend
What Would Lincoln Do – Part 1
Abraham Lincoln has been much in the news lately – and with President’s Day on the horizon, he will continue to be in the limelight for a time. You will probably not be surprised to learn that Abraham Lincoln was much more a man of character than are many current
What Would Lincoln Do – Part 2
What would Lincoln do? A recent news article carried a title with that question, “What would Lincoln do?” The question was posed in regard to policies of the United States’ new administration. Would Lincoln suggest one piece of legislation or the other piece? Such a question should not stop at
Character Counts – In Politics
Character counts in politics, no matter what politicians say. On the one hand, they may launch character education programs. They may set aside time on the national calendar to celebrate character. On the other hand, some politicians deprecate character. You may remember the 1992 quotation attributed to former USA President
