Three Word Thinkers

Three Word Thinkers
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Lock her up. Build a wall. Keep 'em Out. Repeal and Replace. The Liberal Media. It's Fake News. Defend our rights.

Have you noticed how the current administration and its movement rode three word slogans into the White House? There's a succinctness and a rhythm to these little cries of the heart, isn't there? You can chant them with a crowd. And it's about as far as most people want to think.

But we don't live in a world of many three word realities. Now, some such phrases are still useful. I love you. I forgive you. Go to hell.

Just kidding with that last one. But I think that, if we need to stick with three word slogans, there are some better ones.

Use Your Head.

Think it Through.

Let Wisdom Lead.

Live with Honor.

Tell the Truth.

Treat people Well.

Stop this Mess.

They may not chant so well, or whip up a mob, but they're more deeply appropriate to the needs of a democracy.

Don't you agree?

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