Yesterday, I drove through the Northern Virginia area and ran into a couple of “No Kings” demonstrations.  Unfortunately, like an incompetent doctor, these folks are addressing the symptoms and not the cause of the disease that plagues the entire nation. The reason the current Chief Executive has succeeded in an unprecedented extension of presidential powers is that the Legislative Branch has forfeited its powers to address America’s problems, choosing instead to squander its

One of the best references I found when I worked for the Federal government was “The Secrets of a Dynamic Subordinate” by William J. Crockett.  It begins with the premise that we all have a superior to whom we answer (even POTUS).  The key revelation for me, however, was that the subordinate’s primary duty is to help his/her boss succeed.  In that capacity, a “yes man” makes a poor subordinate, as does the constant contrarian.  A successful subordinate adds value to the manag

Exciting times are upon us as the growing American Reform Movement champions specific amendments to the Constitution! The calls for change are resonating louder than ever, targeting crucial areas like campaign financing, election procedures, citizens’ rights, fiscal responsibility, the legislative process, and the balance between federal and state powers. It's fascinating to note that throughout our relatively short history, over 12,000 constitutional amendments have been pro

Calls for updates to the U. S. Constitution seem to increase daily.  Clearly, this is a reaction to escalating abuses of the Constitution...

Many years ago, I was attending the National War College and had the honor to meet the great Futurist, Dr. Alvin Toffler.  He was...