Moderation and Decency in Politics

 February 19, 2026- Thursday

Where is moderation when you really need it?

We are unfortunately entering into another election season. I say unfortunately only because we will have to endure a litany of half-truths and total exaggerations all designed to manipulate our opinions of the candidates. Due to the polarization of opinions of the candidates and their views on the issues and due to the polarization of opinions and philosophies in our country, it is hard to find a moderate voice or a voice of reason. It is also hard to find a politician who does not use inflammatory language in order to get as much attention as possible.

The following idea appears to be pure fiction and i realize that but let me float the idea. What is a contemporary Ronald Reagan came on the political scene? I am not proposing a conservative or a liberal Ronald Reagan.  I am talking about a principled Ronald Reagan who knows how to effectively communicate without rancor and someone who could negotiate with reason in mind. The United States needs a person who knows how to communicate without anger being the driving force of the ideas. This country needs a leader who knows how to use humor to facilitate discussions. This type of leader does require a great deal of finesse, and it could be difficult for this candidate to get any media attention without all the incendiary comments the media so loves.

This type of candidate could go a long way to calming emotions and allowing people to see how important it is to have a unified identity rather than constantly emphasizing everyone's differences. We need less attention and less emphasis on individual groups and more emphasis on a single American identity and less caustic conversation directed at belittling each other.