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When do “Haters” Go Too Far?
In the movie 1984 which was based on George Orwell’s classic book, there is a scene that stands out for me – it is the portrayal of the daily Two Minute Hate. Please – take a look: Now – in the book and movie, who is this Emmanuel Goldstein and why does he elicit such…
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Free Speech at Harvard – What Has Happened?
Let’s start this post by acknowledging that the students that are accepted and attend Harvard have elite minds. Harvard’s acceptance rate is 3.2%. If you google “what is the hardest college to get into?” – you will get the following answer – “Harvard University and California Institute of Technology are often considered to be the…
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Emotional Intelligence and Presidential Leadership!
OK – here is an interesting number – 77,301,997! A big number – wouldn’t you agree? Any ideas what this number represents? I’ll end the suspense – that is the number of votes President Trump received in the 2024 election. Now – let me ask you another question – why did Trump garner such support? …
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Courageous Leadership – Doing What’s Right – Even When It’s Hard!
This is a story about courageous people – Dr. Gustave Weber and Christine Jorgensen. Sometimes listening to others is not enough – sometimes you need to listen and then act. Susquehanna University is a small liberal arts college located in Selinsgrove, PA. (Under the heading of Full Disclosure – my first wife Charlene (deceased) and…
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Why Does the Media Need to Inject Race Into Everything?
OK – let’s face it, I am about to walk headfirst into an area that is – well – taboo. I am going to explore how famous “black” people are “baited” by the media and then I will ask a few questions I think are important. Hang on tight – this could be an interesting…
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A New Year Resolution Not About Your Weight or Exercise
In 2025, I resolve to…____________________(now – fill in the blank)! I resolve to eat better. I resolve to lose 5 lbs.. I resolve to go to my church, my synagogue, or my mosque more often. I resolve, I resolve, and I resolve. The list goes on and on and yet by February 1, all too…
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Senator John Fetterman – There’s No Need for Acrimony!
Since you are reading this page, you already know that the title of this blog is Listen First Please. Let me repeat – Listen First Please! (That title becomes an important part of this post!) Too often, many of us find ourselves speaking with others in hopes that they see the world from our vantage…
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Judging Others by Their Appearance (and our Stereotypes)
Now – take a moment to think about that information and let me know your thoughts on how our first conversation / meeting might go? What topics do you feel we need to avoid? Where might we have some common ground? Am I a wealthy man? Do I value money over relationships? Am I a…
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Open Your Mind – Your Heart Will Follow!
“It will be a snowy day in hell before…” OK now – fill in the blank! “It will be a snowy day in hell before I vote for a democrat!” “It will be a snowy day in hell before I hire a homosexual!” “It will be a snowy day in hell before I watch Fox…
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MSNBC – Advice from an Expert on Coping with Election Results
This blog is named – ListenFirstPlease.com for a reason – I’m concerned that we don’t have the ability or interest to really hear each other and that inability causes rifts that are easily avoidable! With that in mind, please review the following video which was aired on MSNBC’s show The ReidOut hosted by Joy Reid. …
