Episodes
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The Mero Moment: Civil Asset Forfeiture - July 28, 2016
Here is the game of civil asset forfeiture: Law enforcement seizes property, usually cash, sometimes cars, rarely computers or other small hardware, from individuals who may or may not be guilty of a crime, usually a drug-related crime. Many times, in return for no charges, law enforcement agrees...
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The Mero Moment: Conservative or Republican? July 21, 2016
Ted Cruz’s moment last night at the Republican national convention was an excellent, if not dramatic, reminder that being a conservative is different than being a Republican. Typically, in debating political differences here in Utah, we are focused on who is the real conservative and forget, that...
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The Mero Moment: Assisted Suicide - July 14, 2016
For me, the question about assisted suicide is this: Does it create an atmosphere of dignity and love? If it does, perhaps there are circumstances that we should allow. If it doesn’t, it should stay prohibited.
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The Mero Moment: Comey for President - July 7, 2016
Here is the crux of the problem with Clinton and Trump. They breed the cynicism they project. Their candidacies are unhealthy for America not just because of the many inane things for which they stand but because they represent the worst in our political natures. What we saw today on display in...
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The Mero Moment: The Politicization of our Faith - June 30, 2016
Perhaps like me, you were a bit puzzled to hear news of a group of conservative religious leaders meeting with Donald Trump a week or so ago. They were concerned about his stance on issues such as abortion and transgender rights. The group of religious leaders was comprised largely, if not...
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The Mero Moment: White Privilege - June 16, 2016
Discussing today’s topic is a no-win situation – like when your wife asks you if her new dress makes her look fat. The term “white privilege” is fraught with rhetorical disaster. I’m foolish for even raising the issue, and more foolish still for a variety of substantive reasons in raising the...
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The Mero Moment: The Open Society and the End of Freedom - June 9, 2016
If there is one redeeming aspect of his character – if any at all – people seem to like that Donald Trump says what’s on his mind. People who like Trump often say that they like how he speaks. People like candor. I, too, often “think out loud,” just say what’s on my mind in the moment. But…
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The Mero Moment: Public Lands and Patience - June 2, 2016
Why are we letting impatient zealots on both sides determine this issue? I get that there is a lot at stake for Utah in the transfer of public lands, but that is precisely why we should be careful to measure twice and cut once. Wing nuts who advocate for an immediate and violent takeover of…
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The Mero Moment: Cynicism and Utah's Opportunity - May 26, 2016
The mad dash to get behind candidate Trump and save the Republican Party from extinction is perhaps the most obvious sign of widespread cynicism and political decline in American history. How badly do we hate our nation if Donald Trump is considered its standard bearer? As House Speaker Paul Ryan...
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The Mero Moment: The Politics of Self-Righteousness - May 12, 2016
Everyone has been exposed to that guy so strident about the Constitution that you just cringe every time he gets up to speak. Utah Republicans quote the founding fathers as if politics is gospel, forgetting that it’s quite possible that even George Washington was wrong about something. #UTpol
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The Mero Moment: Political Fundraising - May 16, 2016
Winston Churchill is credited with saying, “Democracy is the worst form of government, except for all the others.” Observing campaign finance policy today, he could just as easily say, “Current campaign finance law is the worst form of electioneering, except for all the others.” The Salt Lake...
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The Mero Moment: Reclaiming enlightened civic participation - May 5, 2016
While I have long supported Utah’s caucus and convention system, I’ve made no secret about my concerns. As with freedom itself, our caucus and convention system requires enlightened people. When the people aren’t enlightened, the system breaks down. #CountMyVote #UTpol
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The Mero Moment: Hollywood "Truth" -- April 28, 2016
It’s no wonder Hollywood actors get so passionate about social and political causes. They live these causes through the roles they play. They become these causes. But most of these actors are liberal for a deeper reason than mere character projection. Their sense of cause and justice is…
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The Mero Moment: A Case of Rape - April 21, 2016
In 1988, Jodie Foster won the Academy Award for Best Actress, for the movie The Accused, portraying a young woman of loose morals who was raped by several men she had befriended in a bar. While the story centered on how three bystanders just watched the rape happen, a sub-theme of the story dealt...
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The Mero Moment: Perfect is the Enemy of Freedom - March 24, 2016
Here is the toughest part about freedom. Freedom is only important for one reason – to work out your life to become your better self. That requires mistakes. That requires setbacks. But if advances in technology remove the opportunity to make bad choices and remove the natural consequences of...
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The Mero Moment: I, the Establishment - March 10, 2016
I signed the “Never Trump” petition. Despite his entertainment value, Donald Trump is an unprincipled opportunist, in my opinion. He certainly is not qualified for president in any sense of that term. He’s not the kind of person I want my grandchildren to admire or mimic. Trump is simply not a...
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The Mero Moment: Trump is Really Nothing - February 25, 2016
The political success of Donald Trump is not surprising. His formula for success is rather simple: Tell everyone how bad things are and assure everyone he is the answer. Use his celebrity. Use his billions. Use his “you’re fired” tough talk. And Trump has his finger on the pulse of modern…
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Polite Politics Podcast Season 2, #9: The Supreme Court vacancy
The latest Polite Politics Podcast explains the controversy over the Supreme Court vacancy left by the death of Justice Antonin Scalia. Tyler explains: The history behind election-year judicial nominations Why the court isn’t just 5 conservatives and 4 liberals How the media gets the court wrong...
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Polite Politics Podcast Season 2, #8: New Hampshire and the Trump Phenomenon
The latest Polite Politics Podcast breaks down what happened in New Hampshire and how the primary campaign will look moving forward. Along the way, best-selling author and persuasion expert Kurt Mortensen drops by to explain the Donald Trump phenomenon. Be sure to listen to the latest Polite...
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The Mero Moment: In Defense of Signature Gathering - January 28, 2016
As candidates for Utah public office begin to position themselves for this election year, nearly all of them face the dilemma of the fallout from a new state campaign law, most commonly referred to as SB 54 or the “Count My Vote” compromise. #SB54 #UTpol @CountMyVote
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Polite Politics Podcast Season 2, #7: Trump, Batman, and Presidential Politics
The latest Polite Politics Podcast talks about Donald Trump and uses a helpful theme from The Dark Knight. As America goes to vote, the podcast discusses the hero we deserve and the heroes that we need. Be sure to listen to the latest Polite Politics Podcast. #UTpol #Election2016 #TheDarkKnight
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The Mero Moment: Property Wrongs - January 14, 2016
Is it peculiar that our constitution omits the word “use” among our protected property rights? #UTpol #PropertyRights
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The Mero Moment: Deceptive Rhetoric from Utah’s Pot Lobby – January 7, 2016
As it turns out, Utah’s pot lobby might have found their poster boy or, in this case, their poster girl. She is a 27-year old, wheelchair-bound, Mormon mom suffering from a very rare and debilitating illness. Her name is Enedina Stanger. #UTpol #Politics #420 #MedicalMarijuana
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The Mero Moment: Blessed are the Peacemakers...and they fight - December 17. 2015
Jesus said, “Blessed are the peacemakers,” and in those words we have no reason to doubt its broadest possible meaning. When He champions peacemakers He champions every attempt we make to be our better selves in the face of an increasingly uncivil and often vile world. #politics
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The Mero Moment: Madsen's Pot Bill - 12-10-2015 #UTpol
Understanding Madsen’s pot bill is this simple: The good senator seeks to rationalize and justify his own personal behavior. It’s nothing more than that. It’s the definition of a special interest bill.
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The Mero Moment: The Naturals - December 3, 2015
To be a Natural you need to believe in a personal God, a God from which you seek a personal relationship – you worship Him, you communicate with Him, and you seek His blessings and comfort. You also need to believe that He has a plan for you, a work for you to do, choices for you to make to…
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The Mero Moment: Mormons and Kids from Same-sex Marriages – November 19, 2015 #UTpol
On the heels of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ new policy regarding the children of same-sex married couples, a state judge ruled that a gay married couple were not fit parents because of their same-sex status. Ruling on the three-month old child’s foster care status, Seventh...
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Polite Politics Podcast Season 2, #6: ISIS & Syria
In the latest Polite Politics Podcast, Tyler explains the history of ISIS and what is happening in Syria. Along the way, he discusses: The refugee crisis Overheated rhetoric on all sides Which president is responsible for growth of ISIS And much more... Be sure to listen to the latest Polite...
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The Mero Moment: Who is conservative any more? 11-5-2015 #Politics
The election of Paul Ryan as Speaker of the United States House of Representatives should be a case study for the Utah Republican Party. Ryan is a principled and effective conservative leader who gained the wrath of the crazies in his own party. And that reminds me of Utah Republican politics!
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The Mero Moment: World Congress of Families Opponents – October 29, 2015 #UTpol
Most recently, The Salt Lake Tribune editorialized that the World Congress is useless – that modern society has somehow outgrown the benefits accrued from traditional marriage and a focus on children. The editorial’s author says the World Congress of Families has nothing to help his family.
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Polite Politics podcast Season 2, #5: Inteview with Mia Love #UTpol #Politics
Rep. Mia Love joins the latest Polite Politics Podcast to talk about adjusting to life in Congress. She talks about: How she makes decisions Her ultimate goal in politics Whether the GOP is divided And much more… Be sure to listen to the latest Polite Politics Podcast. Tyler G. Page Founder…
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The Mero Moment: Double Lives - October 22, 2015 #politics #Election2016
Quite humorously, Hillary Clinton recently confessed that she’s really a robot, constructed in the garage of a Silicon Valley techie. A reporter had commented to her about why she didn’t seem to sweat in the heat of Iowa on the campaign trail and then asked, “What deodorant do you use?” – such is...
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The Mero Moment: The Medicaid Debate - October 15, 2015 #Politics
Medicaid has been thoroughly debated in Utah for nearly three years now and its conclusion seems a bit anti-climatic. As I share these thoughts, the House Republican Caucus will have voted whether to accept the latest compromise to extend eligibility to more Utahns. I would be shocked if the…
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Polite Politics podcast Season 2, #4: State of the GOP #Politics
Tyler breaks down the state of the Republican Party in the latest Polite Politics Podcast. HIs article goes through the divisions within the party and Paul Ryan as the Speaker of the House. Along the way, Tyler explains: The state of the Republican presidential primary The 6 candidates who still...
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Polite Politics podcast Season 2, #3: Hillary Clinton's emails #UTpol #Politics
So what is the deal with Hillary Clinton's email server? Why is the press obsessed with it? Tyler explains everything you need to know about Hillary Clinton's emails in the latest edition of the Polite Politics Podcast. Sources: Hillary Clinton condemned Bush admin secret emails Judge appointed…
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Polite Politics podcast Season 2, #2: Ranking the Presidents #UTpol #Politics
The latest edition of the Polite Politics Podcast discusses how to rank presidents all time, where President Obama might fall in that ranking, and the factors that should be considered. Tyler also discusses: The Democratic party primary and debate VP Joe Biden looming over the race The uptick in...
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The Mero Moment: The Future of Utah Politics - October 1, 2015 #UTpol
In so much as Envision Utah and the Gardner Institute seek to improve the Utah economy, I applaud them. But a business-centric, centralized attempt to improve our economy can often conflict with principled limited government, faith, family and a true entrepreneurial spirit. #politics #Utah #UTpol
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Polite Politics podcast Season 2, #1: Utah Governor Gary Herbert talks about Utah's remarkable economic success. #UTpol
Utah Governor Gary Herbert joins the latest edition of the Polite Politics Podcast to talk about his state's remarkable economic success. In the news, Tyler talks about: The shooting in Oregon The Secret Service v. Jason Chaffetz The race for Speaker of the House Be sure to listen to the latest...
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The Mero Moment: Government Shutdowns - September 24, 2015
On government shutdowns, distrust for leadership in legislative battles, 1994 and present. #UTpol #Politics
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The Mero Moment: Kim Davis -- September 17, 2015
By now you’ve probably heard of Kim Davis, the county clerk from Kentucky who was sent to jail for not issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples. And, by now, you, like most Americans, are a little confused about the case. #UTpol
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The Mero Moment: Jonathan Johnson – September 3, 2015 #UTpol
Now that libertarian businessman Jonathan Johnson has formally announced his intention to run for governor in 2016, it’s fair to take a look at the candidate, compare him to his competition, match him against mainstream Utah values and address his competency as a political leader.
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The Mero Moment: Only in Utah - August 27, 2015
There are some situations that can only happen in Utah. #UTpol
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The Mero Moment: #Uber versus New York City
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has a problem with Uber. His problem is that Uber is putting the taxicab industry out of business and the cab unions, city contracts and partisan political arrangements are being tested. #Uber #NewYorkCity #FreeMarket
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The Mero Moment: Cakes, flags and our American identity -- August 20, 2015
We know of the cake maker who refused to make a cake for a same-sex wedding.
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The Mero Moment: Rising generations and the future of freedom - July 30, 2015
Rising generations and the future of freedom. #UTpol #Politics #Freedom #Election2016
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The Mero Moment: Purging the Crazies - July 23, 2015
Every political party has its moments when a couple of crazies stir the pot and cause dissension in the ranks. But only recently have the crazies had any influence. #UTpol #Libertarians #RepublicanParty
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The Mero Moment: The Samuel Principle and Same-sex Marriage. July 16, 2015. #UTpol #SSM
In the short aftermath of the Supreme Court’s same-sex marriage decision there has emerged three schools of thought about where we go from here. My dear pro-marriage colleagues are reluctant to change anything. They see the Court’s decision as they did the decades-earlier abortion decision. They...
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The Mero Moment: The Fantasy of Neutral Corners. July 9, 2015 #UTpol
As long as I can remember in my profession I have tried to explain the problems with progressivism and how they get freedom all wrong. Perhaps the best explanation I’ve read in a long time comes from a new book titled, Democracy’s Discontent: America in Search of a Public Philosophy.…
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The Mero Moment: Pope Francis on the Environment. July 2, 2015
When Catholic Pope Francis issued his latest encyclical titled, Praise Be, the Associated Press wrote, “Francis framed climate change as an urgent moral crisis…blaming global warming on an unfair, fossil-fuel based industrial model that harms the poor the most. The document…was a stinging...
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The Mero Moment: On Federalism, Public Education, and Governor Hebert's critics June 25, 2015 #UTpol
Anyone in the distance of my conservative voice for the past 15 years knows I want the federal government out of Utah’s education system. They also would know that I believe the Utah Constitution has a fundamental flaw regarding education. #UTpol #Education
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