America’s greatness is not found in a party or a politician—it is found in its people. We are not defined by our past, but by the future we choose to build. If we are to rise, we must rise together—not in division, but in purpose. The work is ours. The time is now.
Read MoreCancel culture breeds fear rather than progress. People self-censor rather than risk speaking candidly, making genuine dialogue impossible. Instead of instantly condemning someone, we should ask: What was their intent? Are they open to learning? Can I learn from them? True accountability is about growth, not destruction. It’s time to replace condemnation with understanding.
Read MoreFor 30 years, I’ve felt a quiet but relentless pull toward public service. It’s not about ambition—it’s duty. As a Marine, entrepreneur, and believer in America’s promise, I know this country is worth fighting for. Service isn’t a means to power; it’s the highest calling. I’m ready to answer.
Read MoreThe U.S. tax code makes it nearly impossible for entrepreneurs to share real ownership with employees without triggering major tax burdens. We need a modern framework that allows wealth-sharing—through deferred taxation, employee trusts, or startup-friendly ESOPs—so employees can truly benefit from the companies they help build. It’s time for change.
Read MoreThe Democratic Party once championed free speech, corporate accountability, and diplomacy. Yet in the Trump era, opposition to him became their defining principle—even if it meant embracing censorship, Big Pharma, and war. Have Democrats abandoned their values, or are they simply reacting? If “not Trump” is the guiding ideology, what happens next?
Read MoreEliminating the federal Department of Education wouldn’t cut funding—it would free it. Too many tax dollars are lost to bureaucracy before reaching students. By keeping those funds in Oregon, we can invest directly in classrooms, improve academic outcomes, and build an education system that prioritizes students over federal inefficiencies.
Read MoreLeadership isn’t just about results—it’s about how they’re achieved. Trump and Musk disrupt, but their combative style alienates as much as it inspires. Churchill proved boldness can coexist with statesmanship. True leadership wields influence with integrity. If Trump and Musk led with strength but less spite, they’d be truly great.
Read MoreTrue leadership isn’t about giving orders—it’s about igniting desire. When people yearn for a greater purpose, they don’t need to be told what to do; they will find a way. Inspire vision, and the work will follow. Teach them to long for the horizon, and they will build the ship themselves.
Read MoreWhen dissatisfaction becomes the default state, joy is seen as naïveté and gratitude as indifference. But choosing joy is not ignoring hardship—it is defying despair. A person can care deeply about justice while embracing life’s beauty. The world isn’t perfect, but neither is surrendering to perpetual misery the solution.
Read MoreThe U.S. faces a $1.83 trillion deficit, with national debt surpassing $34 trillion. Interest payments alone exceed $1 trillion annually, jeopardizing essential services. We need spending reform, tax efficiency, entitlement adjustments, and economic growth strategies to secure our financial future. Ignoring this crisis risks long-term economic instability and generational burdens.
Read MoreThe world offers two paths: one governed by external approval and fleeting success, the other by inner strength and self-sufficiency. Stoicism teaches that true freedom comes from mastering the mind, not chasing validation. As Marcus Aurelius wrote, “You have power over your mind—not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.”
Read MoreAmerica’s strength lies in its people’s belief in their country. Civic pride isn’t blind nationalism—it’s recognizing our shared history, values, and responsibilities. Without it, democracy weakens. It’s time to restore patriotism, service, and unity, ensuring future generations inherit a nation they cherish, not one they are taught to resent.
Read MoreThe Democratic Party needs a reset—not a retreat, but a recalibration. We win by focusing on economic growth, secure borders, safe communities, and common-sense policies that serve all Americans. It’s time to move forward—not left or right—by rebuilding trust, embracing pragmatism, and fighting for working- and middle-class voters again.
Read MoreDonald Trump has returned to the White House, and while some celebrate, others fear what’s to come. But no amount of outrage will change reality—he is our president. Instead of division, let’s choose patience, accountability, and hope that his success benefits all Americans. Unity is our best path forward.
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