As the holidays approach, people will begin to ask me about greed and why the season is so “materialistic.” Well, I don’t believe there’s such a thing as “materialism.” All of us need and want material things. It’s only a … Continue reading
Referring to the hordes of immigrants marching toward the American border, a meme says the following: “Imagine if these people marched on their own government and demanded change instead of marching toward ours and demanding charity.” Is it fair to … Continue reading
At season’s passing, our busy resort it turns back into a small town. And one of the most common complaints I hear is, “Everybody knows your business.” Though it’s certainly a widespread feeling, it’s not really accurate. Nobody knows your … Continue reading
It’s defensiveness. Define defensiveness? It’s when you respond as if you’re on the attack — when you haven’t been attacked. Defending oneself matters — with an actual adversary. But you’re not in a relationship with an adversary. Your spouse is … Continue reading
Leftist, anti-gun/pro gun-ban groups are calling for the reporting of people who show up on Election Day at the polls with guns. The gun control group “Guns Down America” is asking citizens to send a text alerting authorities if they … Continue reading
A recent analysis shows that “blue states” (Democratic) are more politically engaged than “red states” (Republican). The joke is that Democrats don’t have lives or jobs, which is why they turn out in greater numbers to vote. Of course, the … Continue reading
My podcast co-host Robert Arlett debates Tom Carper for Delaware’s U.S. Senate seat. Watched the whole debate just now. Great job, Robert Arlett! My notes on the debate: Hilarious to hear Democrat Carper talk about the Constitution — the least … Continue reading
Here’s the thing about the Elizabeth Warren 1/1024th Indian scandal. It’s not that she lied. Of course she lied. Politicians lie. Democratic politicians lie most of all. Why? Because their method of economic organization — socialism — is based on … Continue reading
People often ask me, “What does a psychotherapist do? What happens in psychotherapy? The short answer is that a skilled therapist can help people identify what bothers them about other people in their lives, and then help them figure out … Continue reading
Wait a minute. I thought high taxes, wealth redistribution, nationalized health care and open borders for Muslims were all supposed to be GOOD for gays and lesbians. Then how do you explain this? Despite the recent decision giving gay couples … Continue reading
People occasionally confide to me that they don’t believe in psychotherapy. When I ask them to clarify, it often boils down to the idea that therapy requires “uncritical belief.” Sadly, that’s true of many things nowadays, but it’s certainly not … Continue reading
President Donald Trump sat down for an interview with Lesley Stahl for CBS’s “60 Minutes” that aired Sunday. The interview got heated when Stahl pressed the president about immigration and children being separated from their parents at the border. Trump … Continue reading