The Lincoln Option

02/03/2020

To all those who are following this page, thank you for the support and engagement over the last couple of months. The page will be paused while a home is found for this project. The hope is to take the next step and create content that will promote respectful deliberation and collaboration so that the deep issues affecting communities may be resolved for the good of all.

01/25/2020

Our survey of 400 Pennsylvania residents illuminated a great opportunity. Pennsylvanians are proud to be American (77.8% very and somewhat); remaining one nation is very important (84.5% strongly and somewhat agree); and they agree (84.6% strongly and somewhat ) that "We cannot continue as one Nation if we don't find a way to handle our differing opinions and live together respectfully." They also agree (82.8% very and somewhat) that "what makes America great are the local civil servants (like veterans, firefighters, paramedics, etc.)". So why not hear from these everyday heroes instead of the politicians and influencers? Why not watch them on camera, uncut, passionately presenting differing convictions, deliberating and collaborating to propose a real solution to local issues at the end? Would you watch? Do you think it would make an impact?

01/21/2020

77.8% of Pennsylvania survey respondents voted Abraham Lincoln as a president that makes them proud to be American; the highest of any president. The Lincoln Option simply means that we do the hard work of sitting down with those who disagree and finding a solution without giving up our convictions. This is to preserve our union! Do you agree?

01/20/2020

As we celebrate Martin Luther King Day, we urge everyone to not set aside their convictions, but to share them respectfully and hear different opinions. Do you agree? Take the Lincoln Option to build a better union with the people who have differing opinions. Thank you Dr. King for spurring us to be better!

01/17/2020

67% of Pennsylvanians surveyed agreed they would vote for "a politician who was a public servant and planned to return to that occupation after serving". Do you agree?

01/16/2020

What's love got to do with it? Listen to the American Story podcast on how we keep our country worthy of devotion. Click to listen → https://theamericanstorypodcast.org/episode/whats-love-got-to-do-with-it/

The most essential duty of citizenship is to keep the country worthy of the last full measure of devotion.

01/14/2020

Only 3% of Pennsylvanians revealed they were "ashamed to be an American". National pride is still very strong and can be strengthened with respect, deliberation, and collaboration among neighbors, communities, and representatives. The Lincoln Option means all of us together, yes even the people who disagree with you!

01/13/2020

Do you agree with the 34% of Pennsylvanians who agreed that the "political system is broken and cannot be saved"? Or do you think there is hope even still? How do we save it?

01/12/2020

Veterans, parents, teachers, firefighters, and farmers top the list of those who best represent American principles, while celebrities and politicians are clearly those who least represent despite their influence and success. Do you agree with the list? What if more attention was paid to their deliberation on issues rather than influencers and politicians?

01/09/2020

Over 75% of Pennsylvanians agree that "achieving the American Dream means having a family and community that cares for you". What are some of the ways you care for your family and for others in your community?

01/08/2020

Veterans and Parents scored very high as people "who best represent American principles and ideals". Other high scorers were teachers, firefighters, farmers, and police officers. Surprising? Who in your community best represents American principles?