A person can always change. Sometimes, it seems he cannot change, but he still can. “He can’t help himself.” Sometimes this is true, in a sense. It’s true in the sense that his irrational, self-defeating or mistaken thinking will not … Continue reading
People say that without a Big Government, the poor and the vulnerable will perish. But where does Big Government get the Big Funds to (supposedly) provide comfort and survival for the vulnerable? From those who produce. And what group is … Continue reading
Yes, I agree that a Congressman should not shout at a President during a speech. This shows disrespect for the Constitution, whose principles and ideas of individual rights make the Presidency and Congress possible. At the same time, the lack … Continue reading
I have a problem with the notion of, “It isn’t fair!” What exactly is “it”? Only individual people can be fair or unfair. You can say that Joe is unfair, or Suzie is unfair — but when you say “it” … Continue reading
Nearly everyone says the key to working at home is dealing with the distractions. This can best be accomplished by having your own office/workspace, where everyone in the household understands while you’re at work, you’re at work. No interruptions, please, … Continue reading
What’s the difference between fear and phobia? Fear is rational when you’re trying to uphold something valid, such as cleanliness or being organized. Fear is irrational when you’re primarily concerned with avoiding problems rather than upholding something positive. For example, … Continue reading
I recently read that the federal government is taking over the college student loan program. Colleges and students are worried about the expected lack of efficiency now that government, rather than private banks operating at a profit, will be responsible … Continue reading
The notion of “greed” mingles two opposite concepts. One is ambition — and I mean ambition in the widest sense, not solely for financial or career gain. “Ambition” in the widest sense means a zest for life, a commitment to … Continue reading
People argue about the “public option” aspect of socialized medicine as if it’s the primary point. It’s not. While it is true that the “public option,” if implemented, will wipe out what’s left of the marketplace for health insurance and … Continue reading
“If you quit on school … you’re quitting on your country.” Excuse me? Is President Obama, by saying this to public school children, implying that the purpose of going to school is to serve the state — i.e., “the country”? … Continue reading
If it’s true that integrity is what you exhibit when nobody’s looking, it’s also true (by implication) that integrity is something you do for your OWN sake. This means that morality, which integrity serves, ought to be self-interested and rational … Continue reading
Bitterness is an emotional state of resentment combined with anger. It’s usually chronic, in nature. A bitter person feels entitled to something he or she didn’t get — whether it’s a specific courtesy or something as unspecified as happiness. Bitterness … Continue reading