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Rich Elfers, “In Focus”

Do we take our neighboring nations for granted? | In Focus

Does the United States take Canada and Mexico for granted? The United States is in a unique geopolitical position, a position never before enjoyed by… Continue reading

 

Nation sorely lacks positive role models
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Nation sorely lacks positive role models

Our culture has forgotten the importance of role models to future generations

 

Proposed wall along the border dividing a country
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Proposed wall along the border dividing a country

The partial government shutdown started on Friday, Dec. 21 at midnight. The issue is over money to build a border wall between the U.S. and… Continue reading

 

Trump helped erase voter complacency
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Trump helped erase voter complacency

Young voters turned out in massive numbers

Trump helped erase voter complacency
Richard Elfers
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‘Art of the Deal’ still key to understanding Trump

The book gave me a deeper understanding of President Trump and his unique style of leadership.

Richard Elfers
Living in an era when emotions, opinions outweigh facts
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Living in an era when emotions, opinions outweigh facts

“In this era of post-truth politics, it’s easy to cherry-pick data and come to whatever conclusion you desire” (Oxford Dictionaries.com). What is post-truth? According to… Continue reading

Living in an era when emotions, opinions outweigh facts
All of Trump’s actions aimed at mid-terms, his 2020 re-election
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All of Trump’s actions aimed at mid-terms, his 2020 re-election

Nothing else makes much sense

All of Trump’s actions aimed at mid-terms, his 2020 re-election
All can consider, what would a great leader do? | Elfers

All can consider, what would a great leader do? | Elfers

The time was 460 B.C. The place, across the Tiber River from the city of Rome. The protagonist was a farmer who tilled the soil… Continue reading

All can consider, what would a great leader do? | Elfers
Sweetest revenge? Sometimes it’s just being nice | Elfers

Sweetest revenge? Sometimes it’s just being nice | Elfers

We need to be (re)taught how to be kind to others

Sweetest revenge? Sometimes it’s just being nice | Elfers
Trump’s luck may be running out | Elfers

Trump’s luck may be running out | Elfers

Nowhere in the world has seen improvement as a result of Trump’s actions

Trump’s luck may be running out | Elfers

The 3 personas of President Trump | Elfers

“And will the real Donald Trump please stand up?” These famous words originated from the old game show, “To Tell the Truth,” which aired beginning… Continue reading

The survival of the world could be at stake | Elfers

The survival of the world could be at stake | Elfers

While the nation’s and the world’s attention was drawn to the senseless murders in Las Vegas of at least 59 and the wounding of 489… Continue reading

The survival of the world could be at stake | Elfers

Rebellion is just as American as apple pie | Elfers

“Rebellion against authority is as American as apple pie.” This was my response as I spoke with a woman who was bragging about how much… Continue reading