“There are two sides to every issue: one side is right and the other is wrong, but the middle is always evil. The man who is wrong still retains some respect for truth, if only by accepting the responsibility of … Continue reading
All we need from our fellow man? Self-preservation. It sounds shocking. But it’s true. Think about it. If immigrants were more self-interested, we wouldn’t have to fight over immigration. They wouldn’t take government handouts, health care or even schools. They’d … Continue reading
I’m not celebrating “Earth Day.” I’m celebrating “Life on Earth” Day. Earth, by itself, has no meaning to me — nor to any human being who gives it a minute of thought. The purpose of those who promote “Earth Day” … Continue reading
Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel told a reporter that his deputy failing to enter the school while the shooting was in progress was not his responsibility. “I gave him a gun. I gave him a badge. I gave him the … Continue reading
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