Tag Archives: government

Letter to Senator Grassley

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Jeff Kisling

I have refrained from saying much about politics since the new administration began for a number of reasons. Even before the Obama administration it had become increasingly clear that Federal politics had moved away from legislation and governance based on … Continue reading →

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Government Priorities

Posted on January 4, 2018 by Jeff Kisling

I admit to having been stunned and overwhelmed by the last presidential campaign, election, and year of the new administration. I applaud those of you, and the Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL), who have stood up for democratic norms … Continue reading →

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In the Belly of the Beast

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Jeff Kisling

I’ve been fortunate to visit Washington, D.C., quite a few times.  The first time would have been 1970, during the Scattergood School Senior trip.  I remember staying in William Penn House then, and attending a session of the Supreme Court, … Continue reading →

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Lost Ideals

Posted on April 8, 2017 by Jeff Kisling

Recent events indicate a continued movement away from the ideals our country was founded upon. Those experiencing religious persecution in England and Europe fled to what was to become the United States of America.  France gave the country the Statue … Continue reading →

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How to Prepare?

Posted on December 17, 2016 by Jeff Kisling

When I created this blog over two years (and 385 posts) ago, I called it “Quakers, Social Justice and Revolution” because great changes were occurring, and will continue to come faster and with more disruption in the coming days.  Revolution … Continue reading →

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Faith and Politics

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Jeff Kisling

“Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.”  Mark 12:17 Governments are institutions created by men and women to provide a legal framework for how the society they live in functions.  As we … Continue reading →

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Privileged Trump

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Jeff Kisling

I would rather not write about Donald Trump.  But he is such a danger to our democracy and freedom, and is so adroit at deflecting criticism and concern, that it is important to tell the truth before it is too … Continue reading →

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