When a King Decided He Didn’t Need Parliament March 10, 1629 and the dangers of concentrated power.

March 10, 1629.

King Charles I dissolved Parliament and ruled alone for eleven years.

He believed divine right gave him that authority.

History suggests concentrated power always carries consequences.

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When War Should Weigh on a President War should burden a president’s soul. Reflecting on Lincoln, LBJ, and the moral gravity of leadership in times of conflict.

War decisions should carry visible gravity.

In Wednesday in America, I reflect on leadership, Lincoln, LBJ, and whether war visibly burdens those who authorize it.

Measured conversation encouraged.

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