Tag Archives: Politics

Selective Outrage Over Venezuela Exposes Global Hypocrisy on Democracy

Posted on January 3, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I’m not Trump’s biggest fan—but I’m even less impressed by international leaders who suddenly discovered their love for “democracy” after years of silence about Venezuela. If elections matter, they matter everywhere. And pretending otherwise isn’t principle—it’s cowardice. Continue reading →

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What the World Has Witnessed — and I’ve Lived to Remember

Posted on October 22, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

I’ve lived long enough to remember moon landings, assassinations, resignations, eruptions, and explosions—and somehow still believe the world is a beautiful, unforgettable place. Continue reading →

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Not Converted, But Listening

Posted on October 4, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

I can’t say I’ve completely flipped my position on many issues over the years. If anything, I’ve probably just softened around the edges. My core beliefs are as solid as they’ve ever been. But I have grown more resigned to … Continue reading →

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The Lesson My Mom Tried to Teach Me — and America Still Needs

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

If there’s one lesson I wish I had learned earlier, it’s this: listening is far more important than speaking. My mom tried to teach me that when I was young. She reminded me that dominating a conversation means you miss … Continue reading →

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Drawn Toward Leadership

Posted on September 12, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Historically, I’ve found myself stepping into leadership roles—sometimes by choice, sometimes by circumstance. When I went back to college after the Air Force, I accepted the position of editor of The Campus Voice at FCCJ. Later at UNF, I ran … Continue reading →

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Check Your Politics at the Theater Door

Posted on July 28, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

There’s a simple magic to going to the movies. For two hours, the lights dim, the world outside fades away, and we’re swept into another reality. Lately, though, it feels like an uninvited guest is showing up at every screening: … Continue reading →

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Marvin DeBolt: A Celebration of a Life Lived Large

Posted on January 25, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

My father, Marvin DeBolt, passed away last month at the age of 84. I was asked to write his obituary, and I went all-out to write something complete, which meant (at least to me) contacting some of his former employees … Continue reading →

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Close Encounters of a Various Kind

Posted on November 11, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Over the course of my 58 years, I’ve encountered numerous people who achieved fame for various reasons – some of which might not be sources of pride for them. Before my earliest memories, my Dad was involved with the Jaycees … Continue reading →

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