The Haves and Have Nots in Our Politics
The Haves and Have Nots in Our Politics America used to be a bright example for the world, leading with strong ideas. But now, it's fading because of "go-it-alone" policies pushed by people like Donald Trump. At heart, the common good means the simple needs of regular folks—like love for country, taking care of each other, and living without too much fuss. But today, big words like "religious freedom," "school choice," "free business," and "government checks" are treated like magic fixes. These can't replace real faith, truth, fair sharing of wealth, and good rules for all. Too much freedom without limits isn't joy—it's a bossy kind of control from "do-what-you-want" ideas. To fix this, we need new leaders from the people and changes to how we vote. Are "forward-thinking" liberals just sneaky fans of "do-your-own-thing" politics? Old-school freedom lovers cared about personal rights. But t...