This will sound extreme at first, but it’s really seems directionally correct. At the very least the data reveals how tribal things have gotten

Narcissistic leaders are threatened by talent. They want to be the smartest person in the room.

Humble leaders are drawn to talent. They surround themselves with people who make them smarter.

Great leaders grow talent. They strive to make everyone in the room smarter.

So incredibly proud of all my Dad has accomplish during his time serving. Excited for his next chapter.

Counterpoint: Art has gotten worse. 👀

“We all want progress. But progress means getting nearer to the place you want to be & if you have taken a wrong turn, then to go forward does not get you any nearer. If you are on the wrong road, progress means doing an about-turn & walking back to the right road…”

C.S. Lewis

New from Jesse Arm: A Manhattan Institute poll of Chattanooga, TN residents on public safety, policing, and policy reforms.

The polling indicated cross-party and cross-demographic concerns about public safety.

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Assessing Crime in Chattanooga: Manhattan Institute's Jesse Arm shares results from our recent poll manhattan.institute/article/assess…

New Manhattan Institute poll—Chattanooga, TN residents on crime, policing, & proposed reforms

Results show cross-party/cross-demographic consensus:
-Public safety = major concern
-Situation is worsening
-Solution should include more police+tougher enforcement
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Tough on crime poll in Chattanooga: a very convincing majority, regardless of political party or any demographic, supports “truth-in-sentencing” and desire a stronger “three-strikes” law. manhattan.institute/article/assess…

People incapable of connection see relationships as competitions.

But when you keep a scorecard, everyone loses.

“My attitude toward progress has passed from antagonism to boredom. I have long ceased to argue with people who prefer Thursday to Wednesday because it is Thursday.”

G.K. Chesterton

Chattanooga Prep’s basketball state championship, the first for a Hamilton County public school since the 90s, is an opportunity to celebrate the entrepreneurial vision of Kelly and Ted Alling 🙌🏽🚛⚓️🛩 🎓.

In my opinion, the most inspired philanthropic gift in our community since Jack…

Last week, we gathered policy experts, Hill staff, and current and former lawmakers to discuss and honor the legacy of Senator Tom Coburn and to face the truth:

We are in trouble. But it doesn't have to stay that way.

Why not choose beauty?

At ~5000 tons, Starship is the largest flying object ever made

Amen.

President Biden claims that wealthier Americans pay lower tax rates than middle class families.

Fact check: False 👇

As a matter of fact, of course, all education is religious education — and never more than when it is irreligious education. It either teaches a definite doctrine about the universe, which is theology; or else it takes one for granted, which is mysticism. If it does not do that…

Just saw the commercial again and thought about the time the founder of the photo preserving service Legacybox replied to me

“Patience is also a form of action.”

August Rodin