#259: These Insults Need to Stop

The normalization of political insults in American discourse undermines democratic culture and public trust. The post critiques inflammatory rhetoric from both major parties, arguing that such behavior degrades civic responsibility and distracts from substantive issues. It calls for a return to decency, mutual respect, and serious engagement with the challenges of governance—urging voters to reject spectacle and demand accountability.

#177: Thinking Beyond Caricatures

Complexity is essential to understanding both ideas and people. Moral and political debates suffer when reduced to slogans or caricatures. True engagement demands humility, historical awareness, and intellectual rigor. Democracy requires expertise, not just opinion; knowledge must be earned, not assumed.