I Salute the Country, Not the Clowns

Daily writing promptAre you patriotic? What does being patriotic mean to you?View all responses Patriotism has been turned into a screaming contest. Somewhere along the line, loving your country became synonymous with pledging loyalty to a political tribe. Hard pass. I love my country. I do not love the political circus currently operating inside it. To me, patriotism is about place and people. It is highways at dusk, small towns, big cities, ordinary citizens grinding through real life. It […]

https://ericfoltin.com/2026/02/16/i-salute-the-country-not-the-clowns/

Disagree / The Restarts / Subjugated / Dispair / System Collapse

Bands Disagree The Restarts Subjugated Dispair System Collapse Venue - Venue name: Ten Weston - Location: Downtown Grand Rapids, MI - Date: June 24th - Time: Starts around 6:00 p.m. - Admission price: $5.00 / $4.00 with a can of food - Additional details: A benefit for Food Not Bombs

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“The only things Mick and I disagree about is the band, the music and what we do.”
― Keith Richards

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During a recent official visit to Spain, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz engaged in discussions regarding the ongoing situation in Gaza and the actions of Isra... https://news.osna.fm/?p=15938 | #news #actions #cdu #disagree #gaza
Merkel's CDU and Spain Disagree on Israel's Actions in Gaza - Osna.FM

Merkel discusses Israel stance with Spain's Sánchez, addressing concerns over proportionality and differing perspectives on the conflict.

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“They say education has no end. If you still disagree with this, here is a better way to take it in; 'Education has an end that never comes'.”
― Israelmore Ayivor

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T-Mobile claimed selling location data without consent is legal—judges disagree

T-Mobile can’t overturn $92 million fine; AT&T and Verizon verdicts still to come.

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What lies on the border between #agreement and #disagreement?
But doesn't cause people to either #disagree or #agree with its objectives?
It's #medicine.
To be more #specific, the #act of #healing itself.
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How Constructive Dissent Can Unlock Your Team’s Innovation

The key to unlocking innovation from diverse perspectives is constructive dissent: a team’s ability to engage respectfully in the exchange of conflicting viewpoints. As a norm, or pattern of shared behavior, it brings together creative abrasion, social collaboration, and emotional regulation. If a team can’t find a way to engage in constructive dissent, it will default to preserving the status quo. But if it can, that norm will unleash the team’s innovative capability. The author presents eight practical ways to nurture constructive dissent and release your team’s full innovative potential.

Harvard Business Review