Like many politicians, Senator Obama speaks from a podium with the sign: “A Call to Serve.” I’ve always noticed something. The more statist the politician, the more he talks of his passion to “serve.” He wants to inspire you to … Continue reading
Author Archives: D3 Support
What Would YOU Do?
People might ask you, “What would you do if you were in my situation?” If you have an answer, fine. But be careful not to accept the premise of the question. The premise of the question is that you would, … Continue reading
“It’s Mine”
“I have always voted for Chavez, but he wants a dictatorship like Cuba. I don’t want the government to take my small house. It’s mine.” I know we’re all trained to condemn selfishness, but this man (a voter in Venezuela) … Continue reading
Please pardon the interruption, but–
There are few things more annoying in everyday conversation than a person who interrupts. Though it might seem rude, there are different kinds of interruptions, some of which, according to www.changingminds.org, might not be so bad. For example, there’s the … Continue reading
They Think They’re Clever
The more gullible someone is, the more foolish they think you are.
The Heavy Lifters
In any society, there are those who do the heavy lifting. They’re always the minority. And, they’re not motivated by concern for all; they’re motivated by self-interest. They might (or might not) care about concern for all, but in all … Continue reading
The Weather
We’re told that there’s scientific proof of global warming. A majority of Americans, from what I can see, have bought into it. Stand back and think about this. We’re told that the weather can be forecast decades and centuries ahead. … Continue reading
There Ought to be a Law
I heard that Massachusetts is trying to pass a law against spanking children. It seems ridiculous, but given that this state gave us Mitt Romney, anything is possible. I don’t approve of spanking children, because I see no reason to … Continue reading
Disagreement Is Lethal
People scratch their heads in amazement, and wonder why a Western woman who teaches kids in a Muslim country gets prison and the threat of lashings–merely for naming a teddy bear Mohammed? I scratch my head in amazement, too–over the … Continue reading
Universal Health Scare
An increasingly popular argument in favor of socialized medicine goes like this: “If universal health care works for the elderly under Medicare, then why not for the rest of us?” If that’s true, then the Democratic nominee for President should … Continue reading
Choose to enjoy the holidays–stress-free
‘The holidays are so stressful! Shopping is such a chore. Christmas starts up so early these days. It ruins all the fun!’ Many people, especially those with large families, feel pressure and anxiety at this time of year. Does it … Continue reading
What is “Neurotic”?
One of the many definitions of the word ‘neurotic’ is ‘an impaired mental state brought about by conflicting motivations.’ In other words, a person is experiencing strong feelings about something, some of which are in conflict with one another. And, … Continue reading