Advocates of gun control always talk about “reasonable” and “common sense” proposals to stop crime. The latest? “Extreme Risk Protection Orders” proposed for Washington state; these would be similar to California’s Gun Violence Restraining Orders. These orders would allow “family … Continue reading
Watch out with people who claim, “No judgments! I never judge!” This can mean only one of two things. Either they’re lying; or they mean what they say, and they judge through their emotions. You have to understand what emotions … Continue reading
Stealing is not a crime, Italy’s highest court ruled this week — when small amounts of food are taken in desperate need. The ruling was in the case of a homeless man named Roman Ostriakov, who in 2011 was caught … Continue reading
It seems that being told you’re worthwhile primarily for your race, your gender or your sexual orientation is not good for your mental health, and it’s not good for social and interpersonal relationships. And psychological researchers are starting to say … Continue reading
The alternate domination of one faction over another, sharpened by the spirit of revenge natural to party dissension, which in different ages and countries has perpetrated the most horrid enormities, is itself a frightful despotism. But this leads at length … Continue reading
I find it borderline hilarious that integrity-lacking phonies like Speaker of the House Paul Ryan refuse to endorse Donald Trump for not being a “conservative.” What is a “conservative”? According to Paul Ryan and others, it’s someone who wants to … Continue reading
“The curious paradox of life is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” — psychologist Carl Rogers
Anxious to visit London? Or maybe move there? You should be excited. London has elected it first Muslim mayor. Hooray! The politically correct are beside themselves with glee. New York City’s Mayor Bill de Blasio reportedly was the first to … Continue reading
New research suggests China’s economic future may not be bright because of the country’s aging population and its low fertility rates. China’s problem is not the aging of the population. A free market could handle that. So could political freedom, … Continue reading
Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter. — Mark Twain
In a just released CNN/ORC poll, Hillary Clinton ranks ahead of Donald Trump on many issues, except for the economy: Terrorism: Clinton 50-45 percent; Immigration: Clinton, 51-44 percent; Health care: Clinton, 55-39 percent; Income gap: Clinton, 54-37 percent; Foreign policy: … Continue reading
Some Republicans/conservatives/libertarians are saying that they will vote for Hillary Clinton over Donald Trump. I find that fascinating. Not that they don’t wish to vote for Trump. I am familiar with the man’s flaws, and the reasons people have for … Continue reading