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    Articles by Richard Elfers
    Tribalism led to the loss of Vietnam, Iraq wars
    Tribalism led to the loss of Vietnam, Iraq...
    By Richard Elfers • July 20, 2018 1:30 am

    Knowing and understanding tribalism can offer a solution to the divisions at home and abroad.

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    The sweetest revenge? Sometimes it’s just being nice
    The sweetest revenge? Sometimes it’s just being nice
    By Richard Elfers • July 12, 2018 1:30 am

    Our leaders, our nation should learn this: sometimes the sweetest revenge is gained by simply being nice.

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    Trump’s behavior means world simply cannot trust the U.S.
    Trump’s behavior means world simply cannot trust the...
    By Richard Elfers • June 28, 2018 12:47 pm

    ‘The U.S. became involved in the Vietnam War precisely because it feared the implications for its containment policy against the…

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    These decisions could shake us | COMMENTARY
    These decisions could shake us | COMMENTARY
    By Richard Elfers • June 1, 2018 3:03 pm

    Some major landmark Supreme Court Cases will be decided by June.

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    Supporters believe Trump doing God’s will on Earth | COMMENTARY
    Supporters believe Trump doing God’s will on Earth...
    By Richard Elfers • May 26, 2018 8:00 am

    “Many of the religious right believe deeply that U.S. support of Israel is what God wants the U.S. to do.”

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    U.S. isn’t the only nation flirting with trade wars | COMMENTARY
    U.S. isn’t the only nation flirting with trade...
    By Richard Elfers • May 18, 2018 8:00 am

    Canada is also having trouble.

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    How do you protect against the abuse of power? | COMMENTARY
    How do you protect against the abuse of...
    By Richard Elfers • May 8, 2018 8:00 am

    “Is human nature basically selfish, self-centered and self-seeking?”

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    Seeing the splinter in our neighbor’s eye | COMMENTARY
    Seeing the splinter in our neighbor’s eye |...
    By Richard Elfers • May 1, 2018 1:11 pm

    “We only see what we value. “

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    Short-term decisions or long-term approach? | COMMENTARY
    Short-term decisions or long-term approach? | COMMENTARY
    By Richard Elfers • April 9, 2018 8:00 am

    “Balancing both short and long-term perspectives is a sign of maturity, both on a national and personal level.”

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    The Second Amendment in 21st century | COMMENTARY
    The Second Amendment in 21st century | COMMENTARY
    By Richard Elfers • March 30, 2018 8:00 am

    “Students should realize that change will not come quickly.”

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    Amendments have changed constitutional values
    Amendments have changed constitutional values
    By Richard Elfers • March 27, 2018 8:00 am

    “Do you know why we have the electoral college to vote for the president?”

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    Photo courtesy Wikimedia Commons
    Trump’s luck may be running out
    By Richard Elfers • March 21, 2018 8:00 am

    “Nowhere in the world has seen improvement as a result of Trump’s actions.”

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    Weighing individual rights vs. the common good | COMMENTARY
    Weighing individual rights vs. the common good |...
    By Richard Elfers • March 12, 2018 2:27 pm

    “Good government only comes with diligent and vigilant voters who can read between the lines”

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    Maybe it’s time Congress took back its power | COMMENTARY
    Maybe it’s time Congress took back its power...
    By Richard Elfers • February 25, 2018 8:00 am

    “Perhaps making America great again could result in a vital and necessary return to our constitutional roots?”

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    America is denying three hard truths | COMMENTARY
    America is denying three hard truths | COMMENTARY
    By Richard Elfers • February 20, 2018 11:47 am

    “Most men would rather deny a hard truth than face it.”

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    The president’s three personas
    The president’s three personas
    By Richard Elfers • February 14, 2018 8:00 am

    “And will the real Donald Trump please stand up!”

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    Photo courtesy of Molly Adams on Flickr
    Political soap opera won’t end until midterms
    By Richard Elfers • February 2, 2018 1:18 pm

    “Uncertainty and fear will continue for the DACA students as to whether they will be deported.”

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    Photo courtesy of DonkeyHotey on Flickr
    The Koch lessons
    By Richard Elfers • January 28, 2018 8:00 am

    “Concern for the common good is buried by the greed, deception, secrecy and cunning of a few very rich people.”

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    How to tolerate other people’s opinions
    How to tolerate other people’s opinions
    By Richard Elfers • January 20, 2018 8:00 am

    “Only that humility of our own vulnerability and ignorance can bring us to be tolerant of the views of others.”

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    Culture and politics shape race relations
    Culture and politics shape race relations
    By Richard Elfers • January 16, 2018 8:00 am

    “…we are bound to suffer increasing polarization in our nation that tears at the very fabric of our Constitutional covenant.”

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