We hear a lot about the “entitlement mentality” in politics and government. But probing deeper, what does a sense of entitlement actually mean? To be entitled to something means to feel or believe that you deserve it. A sense of … Continue reading
The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are. — Joseph Campbell
You have to feel sorry for Catholics. Their new Pope seems more excited about Islam than his own religion. Pope Francis also thinks that the Muslim-inspired attacks on Paris last year were due to income inequality, not religious or ideological … Continue reading
The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time. — Mark Twain
First Lady Michelle Obama is making sure we eat healthy. Go Michelle! How lucky are we, to live in a society where our masters take such good care of us. I don’t know about you; but I sleep soundly knowing … Continue reading
In accepting his endorsement for president from the National Rifle Association, Donald Trump said: “We are getting rid of gun-free zones. OK? I can tell you,” Trump said after talking about the Chattanooga shootings last year, during which a gunman … Continue reading
Do you want to know who you are? Don’t ask. Act! Action will delineate and define you. — Thomas Jefferson
Hillary Clinton said Thursday that the fatal EgyptAir crash that killed 66 people “does appear that it was an act of terrorism” and that it reinforced “the need for American leadership.” “But, once again, it shines a very bright light … Continue reading
Recently, I posted a Peanuts cartoon that said: “Worrying won’t stop the bad stuff from happening…it just stops you from enjoying the good.” I found the comments, in reply to the post, quite interesting. One comment: “Agreed, but easier said … Continue reading
The free speech chill is on. Welcome to Amerika. The Director of National Intelligence, Mr. James Clapper, recently signed the ‘Security Executive Agent Directive Five’ (SEAD5) Which, when adopted as part of public policy, would give far-reaching powers to the … Continue reading
The latest from Gallup Poll: Presented with three separate scenarios for the future of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), 58% of U.S. adults favor the idea of replacing the law with a federally funded healthcare system that provides insurance for … Continue reading
A reader sent me the following. I don’t know who wrote it; but it’s thought-provoking: “Pick the lesser of two evils” – is what is urged on us today. But that is what German voters said to themselves in the … Continue reading