I often wonder how people described experiences and situations to each other prior to the advent of television and movies. Nearly daily in my life I encounter events that are easily explained by comparing them to a TV show or… Read More ›
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Fleeing War, a European Pastime.
The ever present boogeyman of World War II has been creeping up in the news recently. This time the image of the war is superimposed on the ongoing refugee crisis that is spreading throughout Europe, due to the ongoing civil… Read More ›
Shrugging off Persia.
In the past, the ending of wars have brought joyous outbursts of celebration throughout our country. What, I wonder, is the proper response to the avoidance of a possible war? This question is relevant because under the leadership of the… Read More ›
Ramos vs Trump…and reality.
Obviously Jorge Ramos’ intentions when he attended the Donald Trump presser on Tuesday night was to draw attention to issues of immigration. However, he probably didn’t intend to provide such a perfect example of how our immigration policy has failed… Read More ›
#ikindacare..
It is an amazing feeling to wake up in the morning and realize that the world has become an immeasurably better place, seemingly overnight. That is what I experienced this AM when I awoke to the news coming out of… Read More ›
Obama’s Valentine.
This past week, the comments by former Mayor Rudy Giuliani about Obama’s lack of love for our country have caused quite the sensation of outrage among the political class and tweeters. For most of us, this incident exceptionally baffling. We… Read More ›
College Courses in Disaffection.
It has been a while since Obama promised to give us free things, but he has stepped up his game this time with the prospect of free community college. As usual, all of the normal arguments against government handouts apply… Read More ›
Elections don’t have Consequences.
On November 4th, the American people sent an overwhelming message to the political class, that they were fed up with partisan workings of Washington. Immediately following the election, I saw numerous leading figures of the GOP writing and talking about… Read More ›
The Pandemic of Trust.
Ever since man created the institution of government, the argument over its proper size has been a defining issue in nearly every public debate. That argument has become even more apparent over the past few years here in our country,… Read More ›
Fairness by Mandate
Today I decided to pay a visit to the local movie theater and watch Dinesh D’Souza’s new film “America, Imagine a World Without Her” and very much enjoyed myself, though I was slightly disappointed (but not surprised) by the fact… Read More ›
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