Two factors make behavioral and emotional change difficult. One, the level of entrenched programming in your mind of the self-defeating, irrational or counterproductive thoughts. Two, the degree to which you’re motivated (or not motivated) to change yourself. Consider a substance … Continue reading
RINO Republican types on Fox News and elsewhere have been cooing about “pragmatic” gun control solutions proposed by Republican Governors in Florida, Ohio and elsewhere. Bad idea. Either you have the right to self-defense, or you do not. If you … Continue reading
“No one dares apply the clear solution to the promotion of guns and homicide in America. What’s the solution? It’s to make guns illegal.” — Iran’s supreme leader, the Ayatollah Khamenei Democrats and other advocates of gun control agree. They … Continue reading
Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom is going all-in for a $400 billion California-run single-payer health care plan after his 16-point lead in governor race has evaporated. Newsom announced that the cornerstone of his bid for California governor would now be a … Continue reading
An Ohio student, who fatally shot himself in his school’s restroom last week intended to carry out a school shooting “bigger than anything this country’s ever seen,” authorities said. Seventh-grader Keith Simons, 13, concealed a .22-caliber gun under his shirt … Continue reading
For years, I’ve heard people say, “The reason we don’t have a cure for the common cold/flu are the drug companies. They prevent cures so they can keep making money selling medicines to treat the cold’s symptoms.” This reasoning ignores … Continue reading
“I fear the giving mankind a dependence on anything for support in age or sickness, besides industry and frugality during youth and health, tends to flatter our natural indolence, to encourage idleness and prodigality, and thereby to promote and increase … Continue reading
Starbucks Chairman Howard Schultz said the following on Fox Business this morning: “I personally did not believe that America needed a 21% corporate tax cut,” he said. “But, as a result of that, we gave a significant part of our … 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
“Teens Lead the Fight on Gun Reform”. Translation: “Teens Lead the Fight on Gun Control”. In a way, it makes sense. The gun control argument is based totally on emotion. By definition, it cannot be based on reason, facts, or … Continue reading
Back in 1999, I wrote an essay (and also gave a talk) entitled, “Violence: Coming Soon To A School Near You?” It was in response to the Columbine school shootings, the biggest such event to date. Here are some excerpts … 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