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YOU SEE IT YOUR WAY, I SEE IT MINE? IT’S THE SAME GAP

April 19, 2026 by David Gillaspie Leave a Comment

And now, the end is near And so I face, the final curtain Wait. What? That’s the story? That’s all there is? You want it your way, you get it your way, and now this? Nooooo. Nope. Not quite. There’s more. My friend, I’ll say it clear I’ll state my case, of which […]

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POLITICAL HISTORY = HISTORY

January 18, 2026 by David Gillaspie

When you consider historical facts, when you read history, you’re reading political history. With any luck, what you read is put together by someone who has read and understands the role of politics. What is that role? Creating a just and vibrant society for the greatest number of people. But that’s just my opinion.

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COLLEGE DIPLOMA, JUST ANOTHER PIECE OF PAPER?

December 19, 2025 by David Gillaspie

Every time I open the sleeve and look at my college diploma it takes me back to another time. What time is that? The mid-70’s? Nooooo. Early 80’s? Noooo. But I started freshman year in 1973.

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WE THE PEOPLE, NOT PEE-POLE

December 10, 2025 by David Gillaspie

‘We the People’ are the difference makers others count on. Maybe not you or me, but the folks out there agitating for change, for better outcomes for themselves and their loved ones. Loved ones? You know, the people you think of when you get a warm fuzzy feeling that things are going the right direction […]

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WRITTEN RULES TO FOLLOW

July 12, 2025 by David Gillaspie

Written rules started early for baby boomers. “Do this, not that, and do it better than you did last time. I’ll write it down so you don’t forget.” From yard work to school work, to spending time with friends, there were rules. Ignore the rules and you might be the kid standing in the corner […]

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VALUABLE ASSET? ASK THE MAGNA CARTA

March 4, 2025 by David Gillaspie

What is the most valuable asset we possess? I believe it is self esteem, self worth. In fact, I count on it in myself and others. Good self esteem in others means they know how to behave themselves in public. I was thinking about it during a recent Costco run that included a chat with […]

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VOTE: COMMON GOOD TAKES UNCOMMON GOOD SENSE

March 21, 2018 by David Gillaspie

A joke about a doctor goes like this: “Doctor, it hurts when I do this?” “Don’t do that,” says the doctor. Hilarity ensues. Take my wife, please. America runs on the same theme. When the rest of the world points to a sore spot and says it hurts, Dr. […]

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MAGNA CARTA BIRTHDAY PARTY

June 15, 2015 by David Gillaspie

Once Upon A Time The English People Were Heard In The Magna Carta. Weren’t They? If you could read the Magna Carta, you’d come across the part about arresting freemen for no cause. It’s the most popular part. By 1215 most freemen had had enough problems with King John. Now you needed a reason to […]

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