Japan has one of the highest rates of suicide in the world, and it is the leading cause of death among those aged 15-39. More Japanese school pupils commit suicide on September 1 each year than on any other date, … Continue reading
We’re starting to hear the usual complaints that “politicians spend too much money on campaigns and something has to be done.” Most of the complaints come from the Democratic Party. Interestingly, candidates for the Democratic nomination for president routinely get … Continue reading
It’s sometimes noted that America is gradually becoming a socialist/social democratic society like those found in Europe, particularly nations like Sweden. In that context, Daniel Pipes recently wrote: Sweden is a special place. One of the richest and most peaceful … Continue reading
“It is what it is.” I like this statement, when it’s used the right way. It suggests something that’s undeniably true. Things are what they are. Facts are stubborn things. People and objects are of a certain nature, and we … Continue reading
I really like how my friend puts it on Facebook: All right, I am going to say it. Yes, Black Lives Matter! [B]ut where are those [screaming] and rioting people when one of my friends get[s] killed by their black … Continue reading
Andy Parker, the father of the news reporter killed by her colleague yesterday told CNN and other networks, “Look, I’m for the Second Amendment, but there has to be a way to force politicians who are cowards and in the … Continue reading
The latest suicide-homicide shooter is taking the psychology of victimization to a new high — or more precisely, a new low. Bryce Williams reportedly called himself a “human powder keg.” And the rest of us, it seems, are supposed to … Continue reading
Investors watched in dismay as global markets spiraled into chaos Monday, sending the Dow plummeting 1,000 points within several minutes of the opening bell. But for some 2016 presidential candidates, the massive selloff was nothing short of a political opportunity. … Continue reading
Ohio lawmakers are considering a controversial bill that would ban abortions sought because the baby has Down syndrome, placing the swing state at the center of a new battle for anti-abortion advocates. “What does that say of us as a … Continue reading
Just a few days ago, I was asked to write a column about heroism. Heroism of the sort displayed routinely by those in the military, police and elsewhere. And then the incident on the French train happened: Recounting how he … Continue reading
Donald Trump and others have been accusing other countries of “stealing American jobs.” Trump is half right. China is an authoritarian government that manipulates its economy for the sake of power. Governments like this — i.e., most governments, throughout history … Continue reading
Do you notice how we say things can change our view of them? For example, just the other day I heard a parent say about his 13-year-old son, “He has anger issues.” What triggered the comment was an unexplained, and … Continue reading