Author: Rodney Gibson | The Tryon Daily Bulletin

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The Fiscal Cliff, governance and guns

Well, here we are; the epitome of political brinksmanship is now. By the time you read this there ... Read more

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The politics of water

Elected leaders often speak of their visions for our future in an attempt to garner our votes.  Typically ... Read more

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Offense or defense?

Our success as a Nation and our success as human beings is complex.  If you’re looking for simple ... Read more

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Fear and governance, the MRPO

Any astute observer or participant in governance should begin to notice that much of the laws, regulations and ... Read more

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The technology ‘curse’

It seems that every single day I run into another example of “The Technology Curse.”   Being an engineer ... Read more

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How I’ll decide this election

Well, the preliminaries are pretty much over for the presidential race and the serious stuff is just starting ... Read more

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Governance backsliding

I have watched the change of the political season for the last few years wondering what good and ... Read more

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Leading with principles

Principle – 1. A basic truth, law, or assumption. 2. A rule or standard. 3. A fixed or ... Read more

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What kind of socialist are you?

So, I’ve just returned from spending some time in Wisconsin doing work for my small business. Over the ... Read more

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Good regulations

Since 1975, my occupation has placed me in the arena of industry and environmental impact issues. I have ... Read more