The U.S. Defense Secretary has declared that we ARE at war with ISIS. That’s good to know, because ISIS is obviously at war with all things Western, free, life-loving and non-Islamic. However, there’s an attitude of defeatism when it comes … Continue reading
Step Thirteen: Wrote my psychological declaration of independence. I no longer needed to rely on my feelings or others to make my decisions for me. Came to realize that my own mind, with its capacity to think and reason, was … Continue reading
When making the case against Islam, I repeatedly hear the charge, “Racist! Racist!” How is being opposed to a philosophy, or an ideology, racist? A philosophy, religion or ideology is not something you acquire via DNA, or heredity. Racial pigmentation … Continue reading
Hillary Still Wants to Bring in 65,000 Syrian Refugees. Obama Recommits to Taking More Syrian Refugees. So read the headlines. Everyone wants to make sure Syrian refugees, who might be more likely to sponsor terrorism than, say, people who don’t … Continue reading
“I’m a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it.” — Thomas Jefferson
Please don’t say things like, “I stand with France,” or “Those poor French people, victims of that attack!” unless you’re prepared to say and do the following things: Stop saying “Islam” is about peace and love. It’s not. It’s about … Continue reading
I hope actor Bryan Cranston made a boatload of money for his role in the television series, “Breaking Bad.” His performance was riveting, and he deserves every penny of it. Unfortunately, I do not think Mr. Cranston feels this way. … Continue reading
Ben Carson and Donald Trump are popular among Republicans right now because they are outsiders. Carson is a retired pediatric neurosurgeon, and Trump is a high profile big businessman. Neither have spent a single day in the field of politics. … Continue reading
Daniel Duffy served in Iraq from November 2006 to April 2007. He was part of the “surge” strategy President George W. Bush ordered to quell the insurgency. His basic mission was to help keep insurgents from getting a stronghold in … Continue reading
One of my favorite books ever is “Life and Death in Shanghai” by Nien Cheng. Cheng was a remarkable woman, someone I had the opportunity to spend some time with and meet in the 1990s, in Washington DC. The book … Continue reading
Does honesty matter in business? A reader recently wrote me about his employer. He states he has a new sales job which for the most part is fun, and pays well. However, he’s being told to lie to customers that … Continue reading
A woman once provided me with a brilliant analogy about living in an abusive relationship. I asked her how she put up with it so long. She replied, “It’s kind of like being in a room with a foul odor. … Continue reading