From CNN: The shooter, Nikolas Cruz, struggled with depression, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism, according to a 2016 Florida Department of Children and Families report. But having a mental health diagnosis does not mean he would become violent, many experts … Continue reading
Author Stephen King has issued a public apology for saying that the crash of the Amtrak train carrying GOP Congressmen in Virginia which left one man dead was “karma.” On Wednesday, an Amtrak train carrying Republican members of Congress and … Continue reading
The House Intelligence Committee voted today to release a classified memo to the public detailing alleged abuse by senior Justice Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation officials in their investigation of the Trump campaign. The memo reportedly details — among … Continue reading
People raised as strict Catholics talk about “Catholic Guilt”. It’s the same with Jews. However, if you probe deeper, you find it’s true with most people. Atheists raised by leftist Democrats in Manhattan or San Francisco have it too. They’re … Continue reading
Here’s the thing about “deals”: You can’t trade a deal for a principle. For instance, you don’t make a deal with a crook. You don’t tell the crook, “OK, you can have half my bank account and just one of … Continue reading
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
Today’s example of the demise of reason: Career politicians fretting about the negative impact of tax cuts. Returning money to wealth producers–its rightful owners–is NEVER an economic problem, and is NEVER an injustice. They don’t care about economics or justice. … Continue reading
Thanksgiving is a time to be grateful. That sounds very nice, but it’s a bit too general for my taste. I like to look at Thanksgiving as a time of perspective: To think about what’s right, both with the world … Continue reading
In light of the Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Spacey and all the other emerging scandals, many are asking, “Why do people stay silent in the face of evil?” In a recent article, columnist Ben Shapiro answers it this way: The answer … Continue reading
Tax cuts are an act of justice. They return wealth to those who produced it. Instead, opponents cry about “tax cuts for the rich”. But these same Democrats have no problem with “the rich” when the rich are giving them … Continue reading
I keep hearing politicians claim, “We’ve got to pay for President Trump’s tax cuts.” But why? Properly understood, tax cuts are an act of justice. Tax cuts refer to restoring money to its rightful owners. Morally, no justification is required. … Continue reading
Last week on BBC’s “Hardtalk,” actress Jane Fonda was asked by show host Stephen Sackur if inside her she had a “sense of regret” for her 1972 visit to North Vietnam at the height of the Vietnam War. Fonda denied … Continue reading