Make Common Sense Common Again

About the Book

Has the United States gone insane? Considering the political circus of recent years, the easy answer is “yes.” But John Sheirer looks deeper to identify the underlying confusion and show us the core American values that can overcome the insanity, let us laugh at ourselves, and find common sense solutions to our nation’s confusion. We don’t expect political commentary to come in the form of compelling literature, but Sheirer’s gentle wit, knowledge of the issues, compassion for his fellow humans, and highly tuned B.S. detector lift this book from being just another partisan rant to a literate and readable examination of our shared citizenship and humanity.

Praise for John Sheirer's Writing

"... an outlier of logic, reason, and humor in today's often murky and distracting political dialogue. John Sheirer gives entertaining and incisive views on media, policy, elections, and the compendium of issues facing Americans. He gets us refocused and inspired to follow the road to real progressive values." -- David Pakman, host of The David Pakman Show

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"In a political world cluttered with knee-jerk opinions and mindless punditry, John Sheirer is a refreshing alternative voice. He shows liberals how to defeat right-wing lies, not with demagoguery and hysterics, but with common sense wisdom and a neighborly style." -- Bill Scher, host of the Talk Me Down podcast

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"John Sheirer does a great job debunking right-wing propaganda and telling the fascinating story of America's real political majority--your normal-to-the-point-of-being-boring neighbors, friends, co-workers, and fellow churchgoers whose liberal agenda is strongly supported by most Americans." -- Driftglass, political blogger and co-host of The Professional Left Podcast

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“John Sheirer brings an everyman’s approach to any number of issues. Like reading your favorite comic strip first, John’s columns take priority over everything else on the Op-Ed page, always making sharp and compelling points without resorting to the sledgehammer techniques of others.” -- Bob Flaherty, Morning Host, WHMP-96.9 FM, 2014 New England Radio Personality of the Year, Author of novel Puff

Make Common Sense Common Again

Saturday, December 7, 2013

For Republicans, good news in the employment report doesn't fit their narrative that President Obama is destroying the economy.

Friday, December 6, 2013

A great life.

Thursday, December 5, 2013

The latest shameful right-wing lie about Obamacare: Babies aren't covered.

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

What will Republicans rant and weep about now that HealthCare.gov is working? Oh, they'll find something.

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Does your corporation need some extra-cheap labor? Maine's Tea Party governor says just hire some kids.

Monday, December 2, 2013

An optimist, a pessimist, and a Republican walk into a room ...

Sunday, December 1, 2013

What are you doing for the next 1,000,000 hours? How about flipping burgers?