Arrogance does not refer to self-esteem. Arrogance is a mental and emotional attitude best expressed by the statement, “I’m incapable of error or wrongdoing. If I do, think or say something, it’s automatically right.” Isn’t this an indication of “too … Continue reading
Even in a mental hospital filled with psychotics and schizophrenics, you’ll hear an occasional rational, coherent and true statement. So too with Washington D.C. (I mean no insult to the mentally ill when comparing them to the typical Washington politician). … Continue reading
Columnist Peggy Noonan, in writing of Obama’s handling of the Gulf oil spill, got this one right: “But Republicans should beware, and even mute their mischief. We’re in the middle of an actual disaster. When they win back the presidency, … Continue reading
If an oil spill is proof that government should control the production and distribution of oil — then is a case of food poisoning proof that government should control the management of restaurants and grocery stores? If it’s ridiculous to … Continue reading
Perspective comes from hope and confidence. We all know hope is valuable, but confidence is very important, too. Confidence allows us to assume that we are able to solve and resolve problems—even when in the moment we cannot solve them … Continue reading
People create myths about themselves. The myth blocks out the need to be aware. Self-deception is the greatest deception of all. Without it, no deception of others is possible.
If profit and capitalism are to get the blame for an oil spill, then why don’t profit and capitalism get the credit for delivering affordable fuel to all of civilization 99 percent of the time, safely and effectively? If “more … Continue reading
In a totally free society, immigration would not be an issue. This is because in a free society, nobody would be forced to take care of anybody else. In such a society, the only people who would WANT to come … Continue reading
For a relationship between two people to be happy, it stands to reason that each individual must be able and willing to be happy. Severe and prolonged stress can undercut happiness, but it shouldn’t really be the end of it. … Continue reading
“Anti-incumbent” is a good thing — provided that that we’re clear on what we’re negating, and what we’re supporting. The reason to be anti-incumbent is because of the career politician. Career politicians are professional hitmen. Their targets are not lives, … Continue reading
Do you write down at the end of each day what you’re proud of, what you did well, and any evidence of a little bit more improvement? Also, do you write down your plan for the next day to, even … Continue reading
An older person recently told me: “America turned out so rotten. It wasn’t always this way, you know.” I don’t doubt this is true. However, we have to understand how America became so rotten. The spectacle of a “President Obama” … Continue reading