Progressive Politics from Memphis

Leadership is:Having a clear vision for the futureKnowing how to articulate that visionKnowing how to motivate the stakeholders in your (community, business, or other organization) to support that visionBuilding consensusCompromiseSpeaking to the people, not at themRecognizing when you’re wrongRecognizing when your right, but perceived wrongKnowing what that is, and how to manage the differenceBeing flexible…

In today’s Commercial Appeal, Emmanuel A. Tom writes a reasoned if naive editorial admonishing Memphians to embrace the power of positive thinking through the power of their word. While this is certainly an aspect of the problem, word alone is not enough, action is the key to making a better Memphis. Certainly the power of…

Since the beginning of the Bush II Administration, there has been a shift in the terminology used to describe American soldiers. Back in the 90’s American troops were called “Peacekeepers”, now they are called “Warfighters”. I’ve often wondered if this was simply a difference in mission, or if there was something implicit in the terminologies…

In doing my morning news roundup, I came across this little gem from The Hill. The headline reads “Protesters stage ‘occupation’ of Hart office building”. Co-sponsored by Democracy Rising, the group made a circle of cardboard gravestones and read personal information about the fallen soldiers. Welcome to your slim majority Democrats. I’m not going to…

Of the many scandals going on with the GWB43.com administration, the one that makes me the most annoyed is the US Attorney firings. If you don’t know much about it, I suggest you go to Talking Points Memo to learn. As national political scandals go, this one stinks as bad as any other, if not…