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.
Archive for April, 2012
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!