It’s reasonable to feel hurt and disappointed by people when they do disappointing things. However, it’s a complete mistake to apply these feelings, beliefs or standards to anyone new, or to people in general. Every person you encounter and meet … Continue reading
The Tea Party represents a great attitude in America. It’s either the last gasp of freedom and liberty against the socialist-fascist steamroller headed by Obama — or the first indication of a tidal wave to come. Either way, the notion … Continue reading
A physician in Florida recently posted a sign in his office opposing ObamaCare. A liberal/socialist Congressman attempted to file a complaint against him with the state of Florida, but the state replied that there’s no law against a doctor expressing … Continue reading
The path to any difficult goal is, by definition — difficult. That’s where two virtues come in handy: Persistence and commitment. The definiton of persistence is obvious; it refers to sticking to your goal regardless of how you feel on … Continue reading
It’s actually hard for everyone to form deep and meaningful relationships. They don’t come along every day. But the potential is always there. One of the great things about love is that it flourishes in all societies. No matter how … Continue reading
How can I say that addiction is a choice, rather than a disease? Let’s put it this way. When addictive behaviors end, who or what does the ending? Some people end addiction by going into rehab. Still, once rehab is … Continue reading
When fighting against ObamaCare, is violence the answer? No, not yet. But why? The answer you’re usually given is the Pollyanna equivalent of, “Now, now — be nice.” This sort of advice is enough to drive a peaceful person to … Continue reading
Columnist and thinker Walter Williams writes: ‘The greater Congress’s ability to grant favors and take one American’s earnings to give to another American, the greater the value of influencing congressional decision-making. There’s no better influence than money. The generic favor … Continue reading
The mental health and medical establishment promotes the idea that all emotions and behaviors are determined by brain chemistry. In reality some are, but many are not (and most are not exclusively). Most emotional problems are caused by people doing, … Continue reading
“By default more than design, the Republicans now find themselves the party of the private economy. Their members, even in faraway Maine, should figure out how to align themselves with the interests of what is still the world’s most dynamic … Continue reading
The welfare-regulatory state just got a whole lot bigger. There’s not a whole lot left to socialize or nationalize. By the time Obama and Congress are through with what likely will be the peak of their power this year, there … Continue reading
The advocates of socialized medicine won the big battle; but they cannot win the war. This is because advocates of socialized medicine, or socialism and statism more generally, are at war with reality. What they seek cannot work because it … Continue reading