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Those who read this blog regularly know that I have spent countless hours blasting politicians and assorted other public figures for reasons that run far and wide across the field of thought.<\/p>\n

At this moment, I intend to take a look at another type of pol and public figure: the individuals who do good for us and those who fit the mold that comports with my own bias.<\/p>\n

The most loathsome politician walking among us — hands down!<\/em> — continues to be Donald J. Trump. I won’t waste my time — or your<\/em> time, for that matter — rehashing what I already have put on the record about The Donald.<\/p>\n

Who’s my favorite politician? I need to give that some serious thought.<\/p>\n

What do I want in a politician? I want that person who is able to work with pols of both major parties. I want him or her to be able to compromise without surrendering his or her principles. I want my favorite pol to be aware of his or her place in history at all times. I want that politician to be able to make brave decisions in tough times.<\/p>\n

I guess you could surmise I am talking about President Biden. Hmm. I might be.<\/p>\n

I consider myself to be a “good government progressive.” I am not wedded to strict ideology. Being a 70-plus-year-old red-blooded American patriot, my strict ideology days are long behind me. I used to admire ideologues when I was in my 20s and 30s. Then I learned about all those shades of gray that color our arguments.<\/p>\n

Let me ponder something for just a moment. My favorite politician or public figure?<\/p>\n

I’ll take the plunge and declare it to be Joseph R. Biden Jr.<\/p>\n

I want him to succeed. Given the goals he has declared for the nation, we all will benefit from his success.<\/p>\n

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