Category Archives: Rantings

Falling into the Symptomatic Treatment pitfall of gun control

America has had a very rough couple of years on many fronts, most publicized and politicized of late is that of “mass shootings” and gun violence. As these tragedies appear to be occurring with increased frequency and repetition the acceleration … Continue reading

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The dogma of hate and division

Humanity is in trouble. More accurately, what we classify as modern society is on the verge of collapse. I wish I were delusional or overstating the issues I am seeing. I wish it were my playlist impacting my mood, holiday … Continue reading

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The Stone Age

My eldest daughter had an assignment this week in e second grade class to develop a collaborative set of school rules for the class. In her rough draft she had one simple rule, free iPads for all students. When I … Continue reading

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Patriotism, Business, and Political Points of View

What is patriotism? What is the first image that pops into your head? For people of my end of the generation, born pre to 1970, the vast majority will have images of the flag, Statue of Liberty, the Norman Rockwell … Continue reading

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What Evils May Come

This week we were witness to yet another abomination to all religions, except for the anti-religions. The main stream media seems to have very short term selective memories. Just under 10 years ago Muslim extremists of radical Islam, Islamists, were … Continue reading

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Crime, Consequences, and Social Acceptance

Call me old fashioned, call me a Neanderthal, call me a relic, I particularly don’t care because I know I am right.  If this year’s seasons are to have meaning, revolution spring for example, then this summer is flashpoint summer.  … Continue reading

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Ideologue

ideologue n. an adherent to or advocate of some ideologysource: Webster Dictionary.org My last US based location before my move was Wisconsin.  Having lived there 6 years I have become connected with with it and its politics much more than … Continue reading

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Hibernation

Seeing my last posting was back in November and discussing the North American event of Thanksgiving and we are now in the awakenings of spring and celebration of rebirth it seems to be a proper time to chime in and … Continue reading

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End Game – Part 2

In End Game – Part 1 I outlined the origins of a fundamental shift within the DNC from one of different viewpoints from that of the country’s conservatives to that of such an ideological opposed position of nearly every level … Continue reading

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Obama’s First Year; Promises made, kept, and broken

After one year, and a lot of ranting, it would be rather odd if I did not comment on Obama’s first year.  One thing I will say, what a difference 3 months can make.  Up until October Obama still enjoyed … Continue reading

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