Ilhan Omar once again ruffled feathers on Tuesday when at the end of a roughly five minute speech she closed with this statement.. As long as our economy and political systems prioritize profit without considering who is profiting, who is… Read More ›
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Have a Question? Ask WWII…
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
Twittering from the White House.
Speaking in support of his executive actions on immigration President Obama said the following. “If you look at the history of immigration in this country, each successive wave there have been periods where the folks who were already here have… Read More ›
Looting for Respect.
The most common feeling expressed by those protesting in Ferguson is anger. While they are clear on what emotion they feel, the cause of it is a bit harder to define. There are several different possibilities, ranging from “Injustice” or… 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 ›