Most people assume self-esteem is a good thing. However, most people do not know what “self-esteem” actually is. Most probably assume that self-esteem refers to feeling good about yourself. That’s not wrong. But exactly how does one arrive at feeling good … Continue reading
I have found that if you love life, life will love you back. — Arthur Rubinstein
Should Supreme Court justices be elected, rather than appointed? This is the solution of Republican candidate for president, Ted Cruz (R-Texas). “In order to provide the people themselves with a constitutional remedy to the problem of judicial activism and the … Continue reading
Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia wrote a dissenting opinion of the Court’s decision legalizing same-sex marriage, and called the majority on the high court a “threat to American democracy.” In a similar vein, Chief Justice John Roberts charged Friday that … Continue reading
Should the U.S. Department of Justice begin to sue people who question scientific studies on global warming? According to one U.S. Senator, they most certainly should. Watch the video interview below, and hear for yourself. In the interview, Senator Sheldon … Continue reading
Chris Wallace (on Fox News Sunday 6/21/15): Karl, whether you agree with the president on gun control or not, you certainly have to agree with him that we see these cases of mass violence way too often and we see … Continue reading
When it was revealed that Marvel and Sony were teaming up to find a new Spider-Man, there was a lot of speculation about Miles Morales possibly taking over the mantle or a non-white actor being chosen as the new Peter … Continue reading
“The dog ate my homework.” “The Devil made me do it.” “The psychiatric medication made me do it.” Or, even better, “The lack of psychiatric medication made me do it.” We’re all familiar with the concept of excuse-making. We know … Continue reading
“We have to have a candid national conversation about race and about discrimination, prejudice, hatred,” [Hillary] Clinton said in an interview with KNPB’s Jon Ralston. “But unfortunately the public discourse is sometimes hotter and more negative than it should be, … Continue reading
Do you want to understand why Charleston, South Carolina, shooter Dylann Roof did what he did? Let’s go straight to his own personal manifesto. The answer is there, plain as day. And it’s not exactly what you’re thinking. The following … Continue reading
“We do know that once again, innocent people were killed in part because someone who wanted to inflict harm had no trouble getting their hands on a gun,” Obama said at the White House. “At some point, we as a … Continue reading
Many are excited about Donald Trump. They get excited when he says things like, “I will tell you I’ve been dealing with politicians all my life. They are all talk, no action.” Actually, this isn’t true. Politicians are all about … Continue reading