Leading a country as big as the USA means bipartisanship which is a win win if it happens

For the first time in a half century there are signs that all the liberal do gooder best intentioned ideas are finally reaching the most harsh court of public opinion. And the court is tactfully avoiding judgments as it moves to more results-oriented solutions. Most Americans seem to agree on many of the many foreign and domestic problems we face for us and our children and grandchildren, as the solutions are evolving towards results and accountability. This is a major shift in politics, of course, but also a major shift in opportunities. The traditional and old time way of pounding the enemy when they are down is not politically appropriate in the path to our Nation’s future.

The best way to lead is to run for office. In lieu of that, the next best way to lead is to vote. And then there is the way of writing. And one should consider National Interests, and local interests, in forming one’s opinions. Vindictive payback to those on the losing side of history is a waste of time, intellectually, and politically. The best course of action is to lead, which brings a heavy responsibility. Advancing the power of ideas is key, but along the way some forcefulness and confidence is not too shabby.

Key is the opportunity that seems to be coming. It is one thing to complain, often bitterly, and be frustrated beyond belief. It is another to lead a country. In this is the “opportunity” for the future of our Country. And the opportunity is not republican or democratic, though it is uniquely American. And it is bipartisan. Bipartisanship is not the same as the lowest common denominator. Leaders recognize this. This post suggests we readers and writers also do so.

The times they are changing … and faster than the old time politicians know or think they know. The change can be revolutionary for those that can exploit it for the good, or it can devolve into some kind of mess. My vote is for the good, but in the end, only we American voters will decide, with a little bit of leadership added in.