Category Archives: politics

Behind the Times

Posted on June 29, 2020 by

In one of those “Good News, Bad News” stories, the Mississippi state legislature has finally decide to remove the confederate insignia from their state flag, which had been adopted way back in 1894.  That is the good news, even if it … Continue reading →

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Incivility firmly ensconced in Ohio

Posted on April 15, 2019 by

I frequently hear calls for more “respectful” dialogue coming from those on the political right.  At the same time, those making the call deride progressives as being ideologically rigid, arrogant, and disrespectful of their positions and their values  Obviously they’ve … Continue reading →

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Incivility? Or Legitimate Protest?

Posted on July 5, 2018 by

Author’s Note: I know I’ve painted with a broad brush, but if I put in all the nuances and caveats, this would be a novella. So take it for what it is – my take. Two weeks ago, Sarah Huckleberry-Sanders, … Continue reading →

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AG Jeff Sessions: Religion trumps established law

Posted on February 8, 2018 by

Without much fanfare late last month, Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued an addendum to the US Attorneys’ Manual: 1-15.000 – Respect for Religious Liberty, which  clearly lacks all respect for the 1st Amendment.  The document, which seems to be flying … Continue reading →

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Understanding how a culture keeps itself blissfully ignorant

Posted on February 5, 2018 by

Here is a perfect example of how a culture keeps itself ignorant and a threat to the civil liberties of everyone. Students of a northeast Ohio school district (or should I say, their parents and guardians) decried the fact that … Continue reading →

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Let Them Eat Cake

Posted on December 8, 2017 by

This was one of the most contentious weeks at the Supreme Court with the Justices hearing the case of the intolerant baker, Jack Phillips of Lakewood, Colorado, who lawyers were painfully arguing again that he has the right to refuse … Continue reading →

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Understanding Donald Trump

Posted on June 3, 2017 by

For months now I’ve been carefully observing the many machinations of our current Orange-Haired Orangutan in chief.  My objective?  Trying as best I can to understand what makes the incompetent fool tick. I’ve read and considered voices from many different … Continue reading →

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Trump and the Vatican

Posted on May 18, 2017 by

On his first visit overseas, Trump will be visiting several nations including Saudi Arabia, which is very odd given that, according to Wikipedia Islam is the state religion of Saudi Arabia and its law requires that all citizens should be … Continue reading →

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Happy 4/20!

Posted on April 20, 2017 by

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Ten Commandments on the Move in New Kenningston

Posted on April 1, 2017 by

In a monumental victory for the Freedom From Religion Foundation, the Ten Commandments outside of Valley High School in New Kenningston, PA, were finally removed after years of deliberation and stonewalling by the school district. The outcome of the lawsuit was … Continue reading →

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