Donald Trump would rather not have a moderator in his upcoming debates with Hillary Clinton, because he thinks he’ll be treated “very, very unfairly” after his questioning by NBC’s Matt Lauer during last week’s presidential forum. “Let Hillary and I … Continue reading
It’s 9/11, and America’s president, Barack Obama, is whining about “unity.” “In the face of terrorism, how we respond matters,” Obama said in his weekly radio and online address, delivered on the eve of the 15th anniversary of the September … Continue reading
It’s the 15th anniversary of 9/11. What’s the best possible memorial to those who perished that day? How about celebrating and upholding the separation of church and state? Yes, it’s politically incorrect. While liberals and leftists used to stand firmly … Continue reading
“Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.” –Mahatma Gandhi “There is only one happiness in this life, to love and be loved.” –George Sand “Happiness depends upon ourselves.” — Aristotle “Most … Continue reading
We hear a lot today about political power and corruption. But what is power, really? A lot of people talk and think as if someone who has more money or property than you, or who is better off for whatever … Continue reading
The source of the government’s authority is “the consent of the governed.” This means that the government is not the ruler, but the servant or agent of the citizens; it means that the government as such has no rights except … Continue reading
California State University has announced that it will provide segregated housing for the university’s black students in an attempt to provide them with a “safe space.” Black students will have the option to move into a residential complex solely for … Continue reading
Pope Francis declared Mother Teresa a saint on Sunday, honoring the tiny nun who cared for the world’s most destitute and holding her up as a model for a Catholic Church that goes to the peripheries to find poor, wounded … Continue reading
In a recent interview, retired neurosurgeon and former presidential candidate Ben Carson said the following: “It really doesn’t matter what a person’s racial or economic background is. If they get a good education, they pretty much can write their own … Continue reading
Today the Food and Drug Administration announced that it is pulling a wide range of antimicrobial soaps from the market, citing a lack of evidence that they work—and reinforcing the idea that they actually might exacerbate the looming threat of … Continue reading
People talk about the psychological importance of humility. For example, reformed alcoholics or drug addicts will say, “Until I learned humility, I could not become sober.” They’re certainly on to something profound and important here. But is it really humility … Continue reading
The immigration debate seems to boil down to this: Do illegal immigrants come first? Or does America come first? Those who argue that immigrants come first are disingenuous and completely dishonest. They claim to care about helping the needy, and … Continue reading