The U.S. Defense Secretary has declared that we ARE at war with ISIS. That’s good to know, because ISIS is obviously at war with all things Western, free, life-loving and non-Islamic. However, there’s an attitude of defeatism when it comes … Continue reading
It’s hard to believe, but (for those of you who are counting) this is my 400th weekly column for the Delaware Coast Press! Though you’d be hard pressed to find a nicer bunch of folks than their able staff, I’m … Continue reading
Step Thirteen: Wrote my psychological declaration of independence. I no longer needed to rely on my feelings or others to make my decisions for me. Came to realize that my own mind, with its capacity to think and reason, was … Continue reading
Is your romantic relationship smooth and effortless? Or is there a constant sense of “walking on eggshells” and trying not to offend the other? Over 30 years of clinical experience have convinced me that truly good relationships do not require … Continue reading
When making the case against Islam, I repeatedly hear the charge, “Racist! Racist!” How is being opposed to a philosophy, or an ideology, racist? A philosophy, religion or ideology is not something you acquire via DNA, or heredity. Racial pigmentation … Continue reading
Hillary Still Wants to Bring in 65,000 Syrian Refugees. Obama Recommits to Taking More Syrian Refugees. So read the headlines. Everyone wants to make sure Syrian refugees, who might be more likely to sponsor terrorism than, say, people who don’t … Continue reading
“I’m a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it.” — Thomas Jefferson
Please don’t say things like, “I stand with France,” or “Those poor French people, victims of that attack!” unless you’re prepared to say and do the following things: Stop saying “Islam” is about peace and love. It’s not. It’s about … Continue reading
I hope actor Bryan Cranston made a boatload of money for his role in the television series, “Breaking Bad.” His performance was riveting, and he deserves every penny of it. Unfortunately, I do not think Mr. Cranston feels this way. … Continue reading
Ben Carson and Donald Trump are popular among Republicans right now because they are outsiders. Carson is a retired pediatric neurosurgeon, and Trump is a high profile big businessman. Neither have spent a single day in the field of politics. … Continue reading
People often ask me about the virtue of loyalty. The mental health profession generally falls into line behind widely accepted virtues as a measure of mental health, so is loyalty in fact healthy, wise and good? Many people equate loyalty … Continue reading
Daniel Duffy served in Iraq from November 2006 to April 2007. He was part of the “surge” strategy President George W. Bush ordered to quell the insurgency. His basic mission was to help keep insurgents from getting a stronghold in … Continue reading