<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Marty Feess blog]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin Feess]]></description><link>https://martinfeess.wixsite.com/blog/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:50:57 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.martin-feess.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Fostering Democracy Through Respect and Common Good Initiatives]]></title><description><![CDATA[Democracy thrives when citizens actively participate and respect one another’s rights and opinions. Yet, building a strong democratic society requires more than just voting or legal frameworks. It demands a culture rooted in respect and a shared commitment to the common good. This post explores how fostering respect and promoting initiatives that benefit the community can strengthen democracy, creating a more inclusive and resilient society. Community members discussing local issues in a park...]]></description><link>https://www.martin-feess.com/post/fostering-democracy-through-respect-and-common-good-initiatives</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a63cd8a59dc3f2805c6e2c8</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:50:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2a95a3_fd5f18d194af420aa110a71b560afac1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>martyfeess</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform income tax.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Income tax needs reform that helps close the gap in income levels. We really don't need billionaires. Tax cuts are popular, but who do they really benefits?]]></description><link>https://www.martin-feess.com/post/reform-income-tax</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a639bb9424f5a9980a8a69f</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:09:08 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>martyfeess</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A real Republican and a great president. What would he say about today?]]></title><link>https://www.martin-feess.com/post/a-real-republican-and-a-great-president-what-would-he-say-about-today</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a62325face6596cfe414d96</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:25:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2a95a3_2b632658b51f401a9872724c8e9ccdb8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_538,h_680,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>martyfeess</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whitewashing History]]></title><description><![CDATA[History which is whitewashed dishonors everyone because it reflected a fundamental cowardice that in effect says our heroes need to be shielded from the truth and victims' stories don't matter.]]></description><link>https://www.martin-feess.com/post/whitewashing-history</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6116df424f5a9980a1c925</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:24:16 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>martyfeess</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[True Democracy]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a true democracy, people of good faith, who may have opposing views, respectfully negotiate with the COMMON GOOD as the ultimate goal. This is how our representatives should do their jobs.]]></description><link>https://www.martin-feess.com/post/true-democracy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a61160b6ed1567a596d870e</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:14:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>martyfeess</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shame on Congress]]></title><description><![CDATA[How many innocent people have to be killed by ICE for Congress to do something? Congress should grant a pathway to permanent residency for the millions of undocumented people who have been in this country for several years, worked hard, paid taxes, committed no crime (other than border crossing illegally years ago). This reform might not even allow citizenship and might even require a fine. But what it would mainly due is allow some security to millions of decent, hardworking people. It would...]]></description><link>https://www.martin-feess.com/post/shame-on-congress</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5e51153357dd2c7432ce52</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:47:21 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>martyfeess</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Socialism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why is the socialist wing of the Democratic Party suddenly popular? Because they want to do something. Mainstream Democrats don't seem to want to do anything. That is why the party is as unpopular as Republicans under Trump right now.]]></description><link>https://www.martin-feess.com/post/socialism</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5b83345e7d848635e193ad</guid><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:44:24 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>martyfeess</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Am I in a cult?]]></title><description><![CDATA[If I always agree 100% with my party--Democrat or Republican--I'm probably in a cult.]]></description><link>https://www.martin-feess.com/post/am-i-in-a-cult</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a58fa140ff39938e1cc359e</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:36:49 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>martyfeess</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dereliction of duty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Congress needs to act NOW with a bill to grant permanent status to undocumented people who have lived for several years in America, worked, paid taxes, and have no criminal record. Curb the ICE madness!]]></description><link>https://www.martin-feess.com/post/dereliction-of-duty</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a58f9b938e05b9fea35d9e4</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:33:29 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>martyfeess</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Democracy]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this year 2026 as America stands deeply divided, what many Democrats and Republicans can agree on is: (1) that that they hate and fear each other; and (2) something is terribly wrong with our politics. The country needs to have a serious discussion about what a healthy democracy looks like. Leaders who are more committed to promoting democracy than self-interest need to emerge. In the past when American democracy has worked best is when it stood firmly upon the three-legged stool of...]]></description><link>https://www.martin-feess.com/post/american-democracy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a56a1e09b48710c8ef3ccab</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:53:55 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>martyfeess</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICE--Shame on Congress]]></title><description><![CDATA[How many innocent people have to be killed by ICE for Congress to do something? Grant a pathway to permanent residency for the millions of undocumented people who have been in this country for several years, worked hard, paid taxes, committed no crime (other than border crossing illegally years ago). This reform might not even allow citizenship and might even require a fine. But what it would mainly do is allow some security to millions of decent, hardworking people. It would also cut the...]]></description><link>https://www.martin-feess.com/post/ice-shame-oncongress</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a56a11c5e603ccfb32febd0</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:50:40 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>martyfeess</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Compromise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Compromise—the way forward toward a more perfect union. I do not advocate compromising one’s principles. We should always hold firm to our principles. But most political issues are matters of methods by which we can best achieve our principles. As we begin negotiation with those with whom we disagree, both sides must first accept that the other harbors no evil intent. On the contrary, both sides are advocating for some good result. Then the problem becomes How can we both come nearest to...]]></description><link>https://www.martin-feess.com/post/compromise</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a56780c9b48710c8ef36185</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:55:36 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>martyfeess</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>