An Informed Electorate
Two hallmarks of a successful democracy are an informed electorate and an effective governmental structure, so we must take steps to...
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Frank Keeney
- Jun 20
- 4 min
64% of Americans Agree
A public opinion survey found that 64% of Americans Agreed that our democracy is in crisis, and It is in risk of failing. Public...
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Frank Keeney
- May 24
- 4 min
Money is Choking the Republic
In every national election, a tsunami of cash smothers the country, and the legacy spark of the republic is dying. Will we accept this...
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Frank Keeney
- May 17
- 4 min
The Great American Tragedy
The great American experiment in democratic government was launched in 1789 with trepidation, but high hopes. However, our federal...
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Frank Keeney
- Oct 6, 2021
- 1 min
Curing a Dereliction of Duty: Adjusting our expectations
The ire of many political activists is directed to alleged failings of Congress, but the underlying cause of this apparent dereliction of...
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Frank Keeney
- Oct 5, 2021
- 2 min
The Language of Budgets: Good communication requires clarity in language
In the process of preparing the federal budget, there is an inherent bias at work. The members of Congress have strong pressure from...
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Frank Keeney
- Oct 1, 2021
- 1 min
The FOIA Grows Teeth! Enforced discipline will work wonders
The Freedom of Information Act is an important tool with which citizens can challenge governmental actions and expose them to public...
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Frank Keeney
- Sep 30, 2021
- 1 min
Disciplining Rogue Actors: Bringing the DOJ and FBI to heel
For two years, congressional committees have been trying to fulfill their responsibilities for oversight of the executive branch and get...
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Frank Keeney
- Sep 29, 2021
- 2 min
The Art of Collegial Debate: Imposing discipline can induce collegiality
In recent years our officials in Washington have lost the art of collegial debate as the atmosphere has grown increasingly partisan and...
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Frank Keeney
- Sep 28, 2021
- 3 min
The Heart of the Republic: Elections can’t be left on auto-pilot; they must be managed
At the heart of the republic sits a key to its success or a cause of its ultimate failure: the elections to select political leaders and...
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Frank Keeney
- Sep 27, 2021
- 2 min
The Flywheel of Government: We successfully organize other large groups; why not government?
Non-partisan law enforcement: Is it possible? Some will argue No, it is not possible since whenever you have people involved in anything...
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Frank Keeney
- Sep 23, 2021
- 1 min
Their Finest Hour: The founders gave us a “fail-safe” option in Article V - it may be our only hope
These are grave days in America. Threats to our freedom abound, externally and internally, and our federal government appears incapable...
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Frank Keeney
- Sep 22, 2021
- 2 min
Common Sense, 2018 Style: Trust your common sense - the experts are often wrong
In 1776 Thomas Paine wrote a long pamphlet titled Common Sense in which he challenged the authority of the British government and the...
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Frank Keeney
- Sep 21, 2021
- 3 min
Wisdom of the Crowd: Hopeful but tenuous clues for the future
Our republic was created in 1788 when New Hampshire (the ninth state to do so) ratified the pending Constitution. When the founders...
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Frank Keeney
- Sep 20, 2021
- 3 min
Is the Unthinkable in our Future? Wake up America, before it’s too late!
The United States is so large, powerful, and prosperous today that it is unthinkable that it could rapidly recede to an “also ran” among...
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Frank Keeney
- Sep 17, 2021
- 2 min
Fiddling While Rome Burns: Yes, our civilization is burning!
Personal freedom has always been the hallmark that distinguished us from the other nation-states of the world. We fought the...
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Frank Keeney
- Sep 16, 2021
- 1 min
Culture Shock: Applying discipline will be a shock
The days when Congress sits regally in Washington and hands out the federal largess to grateful petitioners could soon be over. With the...
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Frank Keeney
- Sep 15, 2021
- 2 min
When Rights Collide: Keeping a clear head when claims clash
One of the most important acts of our citizens is the granting of our individual proxy to persons selected in an election who will then...
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Frank Keeney
- Sep 14, 2021
- 2 min
A Rational Budget: One of democracy’s greatest challenges - honest and comprehensive budgets
The federal government has run large deficits in recent years, bringing the national debt to more than $25 trillion. Furthermore, it has...
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Frank Keeney
- Sep 13, 2021
- 2 min
Two Linchpins of the Republic: The rule of law and protected elections are critical
Two reforms are key to fixing the government, and should be recognized as linchpins of the republic: they are enforcing the rule of law...
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