The solar eclipse today was wonderful. Not the eclipse itself, so much as the break from politics. Science is so much better than politics. Science deals with what is. It’s rational, predictable and intelligible. Politics does not have to be … Continue reading
If we would/could do as you suggest, we wouldn’t be in the mess we are in. We would have gone a long way toward resolving the many problems that seem to keep accumulating without end. Even agreeing to disagree and … Continue reading
I saw an interesting discussion on a Facebook thread recently. The question asked: “Is it censorship if I delete comments from my Facebook timeline?” The context for the question was clearly political, i.e., are you violating another’s individual rights by … Continue reading
It probably won’t ever happen. I understand that, and I understand the reasons why. So don’t think me naive. But I can still wish, can’t I? If you’re looking for reasons to stop fighting about politics, then ask your cohorts … Continue reading
Steven Bannon has left the building. The Trump Administration announced his firing today. Of course, it’s not called a firing, but it almost certainly was. And it’s a shame for one reason: The leftist media, who falsely portrayed Steve Bannon … Continue reading
Progressives and social justice warriors love to attack, belittle, moralize and blame. They talk about white supremacy movements as if they’re a clear and present danger to civilization. Of course such movements are evil and irrational. But they don’t pose … Continue reading
I received an anxious email from a reader who is seeking “closure” from his girlfriend who recently dumped him. A vague but popular concept, “closure” means seeking a neat, painless ending along with the cool, detached perspective of time. Unfortunately, … Continue reading
Don’t miss President Donald Trump’s press conference from today on the Charlottesville VA riots. He stood up to the media like no President in modern times. The media smears all conservatives, libertarians, and Republicans with the label “alt right”. The … Continue reading
After recent events in Charlottesville, VA, we’re hearing a lot about how white supremacist racism is taking over America. According to the prevailing point-of-view, it’s all President Donald Trump’s fault. Because Donald Trump is a white racist, the reasoning goes, … Continue reading
With the proliferation of TV shows centered around the paranormal, even skeptics might wonder if belief in the supernatural serves any purpose. Clay Routledge, Ph.D., researcher on the subject and author of “More Than Mortal” thinks it’s about meaning in … Continue reading
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