Recent George Bailey Commentaries

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Answering When Hope Calls
What if George Bailey jumped from the bridge? What if he truly believed that his life held no value and that he was only worth the money from his life insurance . . . and the angel never showed up? What if we allowed fear to dictate our choices and convince us that our problems are too great that what...
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January 2, 2025
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Worth Remembering
“You see George, you’ve really had a wonderful life. Don’t you see what a mistake it would be to just throw it away?”— Clarence the angel, “It’s a Wonderful Life.” It’s a Wonderful Life has become a staple during the holiday season, (except for those addicted to the Hallmark Channel). George Bailey is a good and decent man with family...
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November 24, 2021
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Why I Write So Much About Trump
Several times, I’ve been asked why I spend so much time writing about President Donald Trump. Two reasons (I’ll get to the second later): So...
When Fear Dictates Policy
“The mob is easily deceived, for it judges by appearances.” Aristotle’s words speak to a dangerous flaw in human nature: how easily fear can be...
This Needs to Be Said
Respect is the foundation of a cohesive society, building trust, understanding, and cooperation. Manners—rooted in courtesy, and civility—shape how we engage with and treat others....
The $100 Million Commercial
Super Bowl ad space is always enormous. This year, a 30-second commercial slot cost approximately $7 million, and that doesn’t include creative and production costs...
Democracy is a Test of Character
In his first inaugural address, Franklin D. Roosevelt declared, “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” At the time, the country was...
Anyone Remember This Guy?
Anyone? … Anyone at all? He inspired generations with his vision of America. The current guy’s vision includes divisive rhetoric, and dismissive nicknames for political...