The beauty of the federal budget process is that no one really knows how the budget works. There’s a great scene in, the much bemoaned, season 5 of The West Wing where Josh Lyman relays just that sentiment. And I’d argue, that at the federal level, not much has changed since that episode aired. ContraryContinue reading “A Few Things to Know About the Budget Process”
Author Archives: Luke Crumley
In Hard Times, Break Bread Together
Last week, I wrote about The Weight of Our Words, and the importance of semantics, or ensuring that we place the appropriate context and gravity on the words we choose in advocacy. In that piece, I indicated that today I’d be writing about how to engage with those who we expect to oppose our issues.Continue reading “In Hard Times, Break Bread Together”
Yes, It’s OK to Share the Character of Your Culture
A couple of weeks ago I had a first. For the first time since launching Part of the Possible I had an opportunity to present an advocacy seminar for a group of aspiring advocates. The group included college students who hail from the agricultural sector. They come largely from small family farms across the BuckeyeContinue reading “Yes, It’s OK to Share the Character of Your Culture”
Another Day in Ohio Politics…
You know, I had a plan for this week. I knew just what I was going to write about. Wouldn’t you know it, I even had one of my posts DRAFTED 3 days early. And then Ohio political news struck AGAIN! This morning, over his various social media platforms, Ohio Congressman Steve Stivers announced heContinue reading “Another Day in Ohio Politics…”
The Weight of Our Words
Words have meaning. That’s a pretty simple statement, right? Obviously words have meaning, or else we wouldn’t use them. But sit with the phrase a little longer, and you may just stumble on to why this statement is drilled into the minds of leaders at every level of our military. As a Marine officer, youContinue reading “The Weight of Our Words”
Complicated Cal
You may not be able to judge a book by its cover, but you can judge it by the wear and tear. I don’t really care for clean books. Yes, I absolutely want to pass along an extensive library to my kids some day. But under no circumstance should they expect those books to beContinue reading “Complicated Cal”
Sam’s Formula for Storytelling
Do you have a scene from a television show or movie that continues to live rent free in your mind? Mine’s pretty easy to pick. It’s stood the test of time with me – a regularly reviewed inspiration and simultaneous rebuke against me when I’m falling short. You’ll probably be able to guess that it’sContinue reading “Sam’s Formula for Storytelling”
Second and Third Order Consequences
If you take a moment to browse the Bookshelf page on this site, you’ll note the opening section includes a reference to the Thomas Sowell Reader. Dr. Sowell stands as one of those influencing figures in my life whose words continue to come back to me time and time again. A prior Marine himself, Dr.Continue reading “Second and Third Order Consequences”
What I’m watching for in the Ohio Senate Primary
Just over two months ago, Senator Rob Portman (R-Ohio), announced he would not be seeking re-election in 2022. This opened an absolute whirlwind of activity in the succeeding weeks. Punditry and horse trading began in earnest within days of the announcement. Republicans and Democrats alike are making the case that this particular Senate seat isContinue reading “What I’m watching for in the Ohio Senate Primary”
We should stop calling it a vacation
This is NOT a “woe is them” post to earn your pity for elected officials. When they step into the public arena, legislators assume a certain level of public exposure. But I have a question for would-be advocates and their managers: when you’re telling your volunteers about the congressional calendar, and “a day in theContinue reading “We should stop calling it a vacation”
Part of the Possible 