Relaxed rules of engagement are attributed to the U.S. military basically defeating ISIS on the ground in Iraq. Under President Trump, U.S. forces are no longer required to be in contact with enemy forces before opening fire. Additionally, fighters on … Continue reading
The World Health Organization is considering adding “gaming disorder” to the list of mental health conditions in its next update of the International Classification of Diseases. The defining point of where a medical gaming disorder exists, as opposed to just … Continue reading
In the comic strip “Peanuts,” Lucy van Pelt referred to this time of year as “post-Christmas letdown,” when you mourn for the gifts you wanted but didn’t get. It’s also during this season when I get questions from parents asking … Continue reading
Shame and blame will never convince. At most, they foster anxiety. But they will never work at changing minds. That’s the dilemma American “liberalism” or leftism finds itself in. For years, up through and including the Obama years, it tried … Continue reading
Champagne and too many of those little round quichey things can result in some pretty outlandish new year’s resolutions. It’s tricky to say what you mean and mean what you say when you’re balancing a lampshade on your head. But … Continue reading
“It is a fine seasoning for joy to think of those we love.” — Moliere Photo courtesy of Nehemiah Leftwich. Merry Christmas!!
An individual is only as capable as his physical health and mental well-being. An individual needs mental well-being, and so does a society. To gauge the mental well-being of an individual, you look to the individual’s psyche and mind. To … Continue reading
Another fulfilled promise of President Trump during his first year in office was to appoint “Constitutionalists” to federal courts, including the Supreme Court. What is a “Constitutionalist”? People use the term differently. In essence, a Constitutionalist is someone who views … Continue reading
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In his homily at Tuesday morning Mass, Pope Francis reflected on the blessing of fertility and the dangers of going down the path of self-imposed barrenness as some modern nations have done. The Pope reminded his congregation in the chapel … Continue reading
Millennials say in large majorities that they would rather live under socialism than capitalism. Unfortunately, nobody bothered to tell them what socialism is. And they won’t read anybody who does. The best way to find out what socialism is? Look … Continue reading
The timeless words, “I’ll be home for Christmas” can sometimes set the stage for tension, particularly among family and couples. The seasonal pressure to make everything (and everybody) instantly cheerful and merry can be stressful. Couples fight for a variety … Continue reading