Category Archives: Politics

Beware!

Posted on July 18, 2022 by admin Jim

I am not a prophet, nor the son of a prophet… but as many have pointed out to me over the years, many things I predicted – based on trends I observed in society – came to pass. I have … Continue reading →

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Live Not By Lies

Posted on July 15, 2022 by admin Jim

Live Not by Lies taken from: https://www.solzhenitsyncenter.org/live-not-by-lies On the day Solzhenitsyn was arrested, February, 12, 1974, he released the text of “Live Not by Lies.” The next day, he was exiled to the West, where he received a hero’s welcome. … Continue reading →

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Signs That Trouble is a Comin’

Posted on July 1, 2022 by admin Jim

One of the most poignant and easy to spot signs that there is a totalitarian agenda in your midst is attempts by individuals or groups to shut down free speech – and that includes using the all too slippery and … Continue reading →

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Originalism Part I

Posted on June 27, 2022 by admin Jim

———————————————- Originalism is in its simplest terms, reading a text, any text, looking for and sticking to the meaning that the writer had in her/his head when it was originally written. Pretty simple idea, actually. When applied to a way … Continue reading →

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From Whence Cometh Our Rights?

Posted on June 25, 2022 by admin Jim

“You gotta fight for your right to party!” This famous declaration of independence by a cadre of seasoned philosophers (the Beastie Boys) brings up the most important questions about rights – where do they come from, and how do we … Continue reading →

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I Like Laws That Reflect My Values

Posted on June 24, 2022 by admin Jim

Back when I taught Critical Reasoning and also Ethics on the college level, students had an option to write a position paper on topics, including abortion. After receiving my Masters degree in 1991, I began teaching – which put it … Continue reading →

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The Destruction of American Education

Posted on June 23, 2022 by admin Jim

Why Colleges are Becoming Cults Dr. Lyell Asher This video confirmed my experience teaching college for 27 years. If you have children or grandchildren, or if you know can care about people who do, I implore you to watch this … Continue reading →

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All I Wanna Do Is Have Some Fun

Posted on June 10, 2022 by admin Jim

Miriam Webster defines Hedonism as: the doctrine that pleasure or happiness is the sole or chief good in life. This simple philosophy has been around since the dawn of humans. Live for the pleasures of the moment. It sounds reasonable. … Continue reading →

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I Walk the Line

Posted on June 6, 2022 by admin Jim

Twas a great song by Johnny. Still is. According to sources, Johnny wrote the lyrics because, “I was newly married at the time, and I suppose I was laying out my pledge of devotions.” The song is about keeping a … Continue reading →

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Write and Wrong

Posted on June 3, 2022 by admin Jim

“The old adage about giving a man a fish versus teaching him how to fish has been updated by a reader: Give a man a fish and he will ask for tartar sauce and French fries! Moreover, some politician who … Continue reading →

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