Relaxed rules of engagement are attributed to the U.S. military basically defeating ISIS on the ground in Iraq. Under President Trump, U.S. forces are no longer required to be in contact with enemy forces before opening fire. Additionally, fighters on … Continue reading
The World Health Organization is considering adding “gaming disorder” to the list of mental health conditions in its next update of the International Classification of Diseases. The defining point of where a medical gaming disorder exists, as opposed to just … Continue reading
Shame and blame will never convince. At most, they foster anxiety. But they will never work at changing minds. That’s the dilemma American “liberalism” or leftism finds itself in. For years, up through and including the Obama years, it tried … Continue reading
“It is a fine seasoning for joy to think of those we love.” — Moliere Photo courtesy of Nehemiah Leftwich. Merry Christmas!!
An individual is only as capable as his physical health and mental well-being. An individual needs mental well-being, and so does a society. To gauge the mental well-being of an individual, you look to the individual’s psyche and mind. To … Continue reading
Another fulfilled promise of President Trump during his first year in office was to appoint “Constitutionalists” to federal courts, including the Supreme Court. What is a “Constitutionalist”? People use the term differently. In essence, a Constitutionalist is someone who views … Continue reading
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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
Millennials say in large majorities that they would rather live under socialism than capitalism. Unfortunately, nobody bothered to tell them what socialism is. And they won’t read anybody who does. The best way to find out what socialism is? Look … Continue reading
I’m confused. All I hear is that President Trump’s proposed tax bill includes “tax cuts for the rich”, as if tax cuts, especially for the rich, are automatically always bad and immoral. If tax cuts are automatically always bad and … Continue reading
“Economic security is national security,” said President Trump today. Absolutely right. Because economic security can only happen if there’s economic liberty. If there’s no economic liberty, there’s no prosperity, there’s no way to build a strong defensive force, and there’s … Continue reading
Despite all the contention today, nearly everyone agrees that society is in a state of decline. The question is: Why? My own answer to that question is the slow, tortured death of reason. A rational culture, like a rational household, … Continue reading