We all know that members of the human race do not, at times, hold beliefs that are completely logical and self consistent. Less than perfect reasoning is an undeniable attribute, at times, of being human. Wishful thinking, lore, superstition, non sequiturs, contradictions and the like have been part of human cognition since time immemorial. We also know that humans sometimes
On this day, June 14th, in 1777, the Continental Congress formally adopted what has become known as the “Betsy Ross Flag” (although seamstress Ross did indeed sew the flag, it was designed by Francis Hopkinson) as the official flag of what was then known as the “United Colonies.” It was comprised of thirteen stripes, alternating red and white, to reflect
Dear liberal Democrats, I would have thought that the last 18 months might have prompted a wholesale questioning and re-examination of your political and social opinions. And, perhaps, some of you may have done so. But for many, I understand, that that isn’t the case. To those, I would ask you to consider what has happened during the last year
Today’s acquittal of Clinton lawyer Michael Sussmann is but the latest example of a liberal jury giving a pass to someone who is clearly guilty, because that person is, apparently, on the correct side of the political spectrum. In case the reader hasn’t followed the Sussmann “trial” closely, I would point out that Sussmann ADMITTED to lying to the FBI