Posts Tagged ‘Bill Ott’
The Age of Skepticism | Ott Observations
I was on a retreat recently and the issue of the decline of the institution of religion was part of the discussion. Less than half of Americans are members of…
Read MoreA missed opportunity | Ott Observations
Kevin McCarthy was voted out of the U.S. House Speaker position. This is the top leadership position in the House of Representatives, chosen by a majority of the representatives. Prior…
Read MoreLines in the sand | Ott Observations
Mike Bost is our representative in Congress. He has a website which summarizes his positions on a variety of issues. Our country is divided over whether the past presidential election…
Read MoreLet’s talk baseball | Ott Observations
Part of the beauty of sports is they give us a break from all the stresses of daily life. And in this world of increased polarization, one thing virtually all…
Read MoreOur two biggest challenges | Ott Observations
I think our country today faces two immense and complex challenges, but they aren’t what you think. It’s not the economy, the environment or how to handle Russia, China or…
Read MoreReal education support | Ott Observations
In the past few months, Waterloo School Board meetings have been setting parent attendance records. Coverage of these meetings by the Republic-Times has required some of the largest column inch…
Read MoreReflections on Affirmative Action | Ott Observations
Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Affirmative Action is unconstitutional. For almost 50 years, this has been an admissions practice by universities, accepting minority student applicants who might not…
Read MoreImagine | Ott Observations
Imagination is a powerful word. To have a goal is to imagine something beyond where you’re at today. Progress requires both an imagined better situation and imagination as to how…
Read MoreDestroying our institutions (and ourselves?) | Ott Observations
The definition of an “institution” is an established official organization having an important role in the life of a country. Established practices, customs or laws are also considered institutions. Institutions…
Read MoreMy favorite Republicans | Ott Observations
I have been writing recently about how the current Republican party has become unhinged from any foundational principles and logic. Although I often disagree with politically conservative perspectives, I have…
Read MoreLet’s play ’20 Questions’ | Ott Observations
Many of us are familiar with a game called “20 Questions.” The object is to be able to guess a specific person, object or place by asking questions to eliminate…
Read MoreTake your party back, please | Ott Observations
My very first letter to the Republic-Times was an appeal to my Republican neighbors after the 2020 election. I’d like to make another appeal. Please restore the Republican Party back…
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