Embracing (Ab-)NormalIn a video snippet, the comedian and actor Jim Carrey describes his memorable characters as being fictitious and “non-existent.” He…Dec 26, 2024Dec 26, 2024
Who We Are — As AmericansThe following article was posted in a Democratic forum. It is notable, but not for any unique insight or singular enlightenment. It is…Dec 6, 2024Dec 6, 2024
The Pendulum of PoliticsFirst and foremost, politics is forever and always about power. There is seldom a universal or widespread commitment to the “Common Good”…Nov 17, 2024Nov 17, 2024
Postmortem of an ElectionOver the past couple of days, I have watched and read with considerable interest the postmortem of the Presidential Election. The excuses…Nov 7, 2024Nov 7, 2024
Death through EntropyA meme quoted a Democratic Presidential candidate, which I will paraphrase as follows: In America, it is your vote that keeps you safe…Oct 20, 2024Oct 20, 2024
The Devil We KnowAlmost a half-century ago, Ronald Reagan, who was then a candidate for President, released a video presentation entitled, “To Restore…Oct 13, 2024Oct 13, 2024
First Do No HarmLegitimate government action addresses improper behavior by one party, which causes affirmative harm to the person or property of another…Sep 10, 2024Sep 10, 2024
The Prime Directive applied to a Shared WorldNearly a decade ago, “radical” forces in the Middle East released dueling videos showing prisoners being executed by burning them alive. In…Sep 1, 2024Sep 1, 2024
In Search of an Easy LifeWith regard to the role of government in our lives, the “people” rarely desire “effective solutions.” Governing is hard, especially when…Sep 1, 2024Sep 1, 2024
