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CHRISTMAS On Christmas Eve, I decided to watch the Rankin/Bass claymation Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town , a production made in 1970. As I watched, I found myself both intrigued and unsettled by how it blended biblical truths with fictional storytelling. For instance, while the Bible makes no mention of Santa Claus, this production weaves references to our Savior, Jesus Christ—though without mentioning Him by name—into the narrative. I couldn’t help but reflect on how confusing this might be for children who are unfamiliar with, or whose understanding of, Jesus is not accurately formed. If they’re exposed to this kind of storytelling, it could blur the lines between biblical truth and fictional myth. Then I thought further: what about adults who watch this? Could it also lead to confusion for them, influencing their perception of faith and the true meaning of Christmas? As Christians, we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior on the 25th of December. We adorn our buildings with deco...

  A Hard Look In my last blog on the Democratic Party, I concluded with this thought: The party must celebrate its successes openly, present clear and thoughtful counterarguments to criticisms, and most importantly, never allow others to define its narrative. A proactive, fact-based approach will not only build trust but also position the party as a reliable and effective advocate for the people it represents. Building on that, I want to emphasize a crucial point: the party—and everyone within it—must be honest with themselves and with the public. Honesty is not always comfortable; the truth can be harsh, but it remains the truth. This brings to mind Lyndon Johnson’s powerful observation: "If you can convince the lowest white man he's better than the best colored man, he won't notice you're picking his pocket. Hell, give him somebody to look down on, and he'll empty his pockets for you." Johnson's quote resonates today in the MAGA era. Replace “colored” wi...

  DEMOCRATIC PARTY part 2 Earlier, I wrote a blog discussing the future of the Democratic Party, with a focus on reshaping its nominating process. In that piece, I emphasized the need for the Democratic National Committee (DNC) to reduce the number of delegates at the nominating convention and raise the percentage of delegates required to secure the presidential nomination. While I still believe these changes are necessary, I now think they shouldn’t be the first priority. After further consideration, I believe the Democratic National Committee's (DNC) top priority should be reorganizing its leadership structure. Currently, the DNC's officers include a Chairperson, five Vice Chairpersons, a Treasurer, a Secretary, and a National Finance Chairperson. To strengthen the party, no Chairperson position should be held by someone currently in elected office. Additionally, instead of having five Vice Chairpersons, the DNC should adopt a regional structure, with Regional Chairpersons re...

  More Centrist than Republicans want you to believe President Herbert Hoover’s statement, “The only trouble with capitalism is capitalists. They’re too damned greedy,” encapsulates a critical observation of how individual behaviors can undermine the broader system of capitalism. This sentiment suggests that unchecked greed and self-interest among capitalists can lead to exploitation, inequality, and systemic instability, despite capitalism's potential to drive innovation and economic growth. It serves as a powerful reminder that any economic system must balance human motivations with safeguards against excess. The Democratic Party aligns itself with capitalism but seeks to mitigate its excesses through thoughtful policies aimed at fairness and sustainability. While recognizing the efficiency and innovation driven by free markets, the party emphasizes the importance of managing industries to ensure fair competition, protect consumers, and prevent monopolistic practices. By curbing...