The Lesser Of Two Evils

Please ask yourselves a few questions: How frequently have you thought or said that you’re voting for the lesser of two evils? How often have you lamented the dishonesty of politicians? Called them liars? Have you ever lamented corruption in government? Lobbying and special interests? Do you believe that government is generally or frequently inept? … Read moreThe Lesser Of Two Evils

Roseanne, Racism, and Unjust Retribution

Roseanne Barr’s racist tweet set off a fury of condemnations this week from the cultural ministers of America and, within a few hours, ABC cancelled her TV show. It’s a good thing that we have them expressing all of their holy outrage or else we, the poor mindless masses, wouldn’t know that ridiculing someone is … Read moreRoseanne, Racism, and Unjust Retribution

I Have Nothing To Hide

By chance I sat with a woman at lunch. We were both attending an educational conference. I remembered her because she was attending the conference from a distant African location, Zimbabwe. This was the main reason that I took notice of her. Many years later, when I was much more into world events, I noticed … Read moreI Have Nothing To Hide

The Right vs. The Left

My friends have described me as liberal although I think of myself as conservative. I have argued about this extensively and have concluded that the prevailing political models and theories simply do not provide for misfits such as I. Now if this were science instead of politics, I’d say that the anomalies to the theory … Read moreThe Right vs. The Left