Christmas Card 2013 - God's Politicians
2013 has been the year of my discontent. That has extended into Christmas. For whatever reason, this Christmas, at least to me, has been unsettled. Maybe it’s because I have been busy. Maybe it’s because Thanksgiving was so late. Maybe it’s because the news is so bad and so many people are struggling. In that kind of atmosphere, it’s hard to find that warm and fuzzy Christmas card experience. Besides…those of us in the political realm operate on the underside fringe which...well…isn’t exactly Silent Night. One of the challenges for me and my party over these past few years has been to outreach into non-traditional Republican areas. In the process, I have come to the conclusion the best politicians understand the real meaning of politics. At its core it is all about helping people. Good politics is learning about the strengths and weaknesses of a community, and helping those trying to achieve success in a difficult world. In my political journey, I have co