Wow! How did we get in this mess? The dysfunction. The angry rhetoric. The divisiveness. The lesson of the simmering frog might be informative. Let's use some critters to prompt us toward our better selves. And better participatory governance. Effective civic engagement. Let's see what the frog and Pogo have to do with our journey to healthier communities. LET'S MOSEY!
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My photo of dear departed Congressman J.J. "Jake" Pickle reminds me of the best in public service. He understood constituent relations, political compromise and the art/science of effective communications. Our recent extended period of poor BIPARTISAN political leadership has been a painful reminder that we've got serious challenges with participatory government. And it's not just the fault of our elected officials. We citizens/voters have been complicit to an extent, by fault or default. And we know we can and must do better. This latest Mosey commentary may be helpful in your personal/public deliberations. LET'S MOSEY!
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