The problem with electoral democracy is that the skill set that you need to get elected is not the same as the skill set that you need to be a good leader. We use the political process to choose our leaders, and then we are shocked when our leaders turn out to be politicians.
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The Problem With Democracy
Posted in Politics, tagged Democracy, Elections, Government, Leadership, Politicians, Politics, Rulership on April 26, 2012 | 3 Comments »
Because They Rhyme
Posted in Family, tagged Alcohol, Bacchus, Behavior, Childhood, Children, Consequences, Dionysos, Dionysus, Discipline, Family, Marriage, Parenting, Whining, Wine on April 13, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
My Beautiful and Sexy Wife: Kids, what should be the consequence for whining? You’re driving me crazy.
My Daughter (Age 4): I think if we whine, you should make us drink wine. Because, whine and wine rhyme!
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