Political narratives attempt to explain contemporary issues, are easily digestible, and are easily transformed into talking points. Unfortunately, they are often inaccurate: January 6 was an insurrection, abortion is health care, white supremacy is the greatest threat to America, Israel led the United States into war with Iran, the world is doomed by climate change,Continue reading “The SPLC Canard”
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Evaluating the Iran War
We enter the third month of a conflict not yet ended satisfactorily. How do we objectively evaluate success or failure to this point? First, without a doubt, six weeks of bombing with minimal resistance from Iran had a significant impact on their military capability; although, the exact extent of that degradation is not yet clear.Continue reading “Evaluating the Iran War”
Doomsday Predictions are Forever
Beware: doomsday theories are seductive. In 1798, Thomas Malthus, an economist influential in his day argued (in “An Essay on the Principle of Population”), the world had insufficient farmland to feed a growing population. He predicted population growth, then just under one billion world-wide, would be reversed by disease, famine, war, or calamity. Malthus, madeContinue reading “Doomsday Predictions are Forever”
The Iran Propaganda War
The US and Israel began a war on Iran February 28, three plus weeks ago. Immediately upon its commencement, the propaganda war, perhaps the more important war, began. In comparison, the Vietnam war began in earnest with a troop buildup in 1966, but for several years following, the American public remained supportive or disinterested. TheContinue reading “The Iran Propaganda War”
Erstwhile Pro-Life Advocates
The Democrat Party has not always been staunchly pro-choice. Only ten to twelve years ago, “Legal under any circumstances” became the pre-dominate view among Democrats. In 1975, only one in five Democrats held that position. https://news.gallup.com/poll/246278/abortion-trends-party.aspx Interestingly, Jesse Jackson, protégé of Martin Luther King, Baptist minister, and prominent Democrat who ran for president as pro-choice,Continue reading “Erstwhile Pro-Life Advocates”
Can We Recognize All Racism?
Collective discrimination by race, sex, religion, or any other immutable characteristic is evil. Fortunately, hatred of some groups has been completely stigmatized during my lifetime. Today, nobody dare uses the N word for fear of instant and serious repercussions. People today also better understand the depth of discrimination suffered by blacks prior to the 1960s.Continue reading “Can We Recognize All Racism?”
More Minnesota Madness
I centered my last post around a comment from a friend who said I neglect my Christian values by supporting Trump Administration’s immigration policy: ethics-of-immigration-policy. Many others also believe Christians lack sincere values. “White Evangelical Christianity is a cancer. These are the worst of our country,” says podcaster and TV personality Jennifer Welch. https://www.facebook.com/UpwardNews/videos/watch-as-prominent-left-wing-podcaster-jennifer-welch-calls-evangelical-christia/2856299974569615/ WhyContinue reading “More Minnesota Madness”
The Ethics of Immigration Policy
I express a positive views of the current administration and liberal friends complain I am stuck in a “right wing echo chamber”. I cannot think for myself apparently. Apparently, I abandoned Christian values when voting for Trump. Were Jesus on the ballot, I would have voted for him instead. Immigration, especially seems to be aContinue reading “The Ethics of Immigration Policy”
Why Tolerate This?
I am not a scrooge by any means. I love the holiday season: Christmas displays, lights, decorations, presents, pageants, parades, and all the rest, but this year I have an issue with my hometown “Tis the Season” parade. It appears, in pursuit of their ever-so-precious progressive values, parade organizers allowed this family event to beContinue reading “Why Tolerate This?”
What is an Illegal Order?
I joined the military at 18. I was not particularly good at taking orders, and I discovered doing things my own way was not tolerated. The military is not accommodating to individual preferences, certainly not to teenagers like me who think they know more than they actually do. I never received a good conduct medal,Continue reading “What is an Illegal Order?”
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