Deflecting the Second Arrow

Equanimity in the Era of Trumpism

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  • Listening to the Tech Bro’s

    Listening to the Tech Bro’s

    May 26, 2025

    Why do many Silicon Valley entrepreneurs and tech investment firms embrace Trumpism?

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  • Authoritarianism across cultures

    Authoritarianism across cultures

    May 13, 2025

    A nation’s acceptance of authoritarian rule depends on its culture and history

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  • Facing the predator part 2

    Facing the predator part 2

    April 23, 2025

    How one country contained its fear and peacefully deposed an actual dictator

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  • Facing the predator

    Facing the predator

    April 18, 2025

    Strategies to disempower this cartoonish villain

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  • Heart of Darkness

    Heart of Darkness

    March 16, 2025

    Breaking the cycle of grievance

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  • Measuring one’s words

    Measuring one’s words

    February 28, 2025

    The increasing volume of words diminishes their value

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  • The courage of one’s convictions

    The courage of one’s convictions

    February 10, 2025

    We admire historical figures who sacrificed much to uphold their beliefs. Today, the price of courage is low by historical standards. Will we see more of it in Congress?

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  • What would the founders think?

    What would the founders think?

    January 27, 2025

    Current events would not surprise the framers of the US constitution.

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  • Keeping faith

    Keeping faith

    January 18, 2025

    Maintaining faith through inauguration day and its aftermath

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  • What makes America great?

    What makes America great?

    January 4, 2025

    Let’s keep America great by continuing to welcome immigrants.

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  • Taking back our flag

    Taking back our flag

    December 18, 2024

    Our patriotic symbols are for all citizens, not just for one political party

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  • E Pluribus Unum

    E Pluribus Unum

    December 11, 2024

    The title’s translation from Latin is “Out of many, one.” This post explores aspirations for a less divided nation.

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  • Do transactional relationships make us happy?

    Do transactional relationships make us happy?

    December 4, 2024

    Transactionalism is having a moment. This fifth post explores the relationships between persons and nations that lead to happiness.

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  • Thanksgiving 2024

    Thanksgiving 2024

    November 26, 2024

    This post describes elements of our laws, history, and government for which Americans can be thankful.

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  • Rebalancing our view of masculinity

    Rebalancing our view of masculinity

    November 21, 2024

    Contrasting views of masculinity and their role in the 2024 election.

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  • Cabinet picks: Should they be confirmed?

    Cabinet picks: Should they be confirmed?

    November 18, 2024

    Second post: This explores the early selections for cabinet secretaries and reactions they might inspire.

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  • First Post: The Day After

    First Post: The Day After

    November 15, 2024

    This is the introductory post, suggestions on ways to restore your equanimity after the election of 2024. The image above: A redwood grove as the fog is lifting, Marin County, California

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