The Left Hand No One’s Watching

What is the proper role of government—and who are we really loyal to?In this episode, I sit down with Tom Martz (Locke & Smith Foundation) for a conversation that cuts through party lines and goes straight to the heart of responsibility, truth, and accountability. We dig into a pattern that feels all too familiar: when one party is in power, outrage is loud—but when the other takes over, the questions suddenly disappear.So what’s really going on?Is it ignorance… or intentional blindness?Using the analogy of the oldest trick in the book—watch the shiny thing in one hand while the other hides the truth—we explore how easily distraction replaces discernment in today’s political climate.Truth doesn’t shift based on who holds office.If we only demand accountability when it’s convenient—or when it’s the “other side”—then we’re not standing for truth… we’re standing for preference.Are you holding leaders to a consistent standard…or just the ones you already disagree with?Allegiance to God means truth comes first—even (and I would argue, especially!) when it challenges your own side.Nadine@9’s Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Nadine@9’s Substack at nadineat9.substack.com/subscribe