There is a fundamental principle of epistemology (the study of how we determine truth) that bears referencing in these somewhat muddled times. This principle may be somewhat subtle, as I know personally several otherwise intelligent individuals that either don’t grasp the concept, or, if they do, don’t really believe it. The principle involves the logic of proof, and, at least
Now that we are 6 weeks into the Donald Trump presidency, we might pause and step back a bit and reflect on what I’ll call the “big picture”. Thinking back to March of 2016, just a year ago (boy, it seems longer than that, doesn’t it?), American politics was very different. It’s hard to believe, but just a year ago
My wife was lamenting, recently, that political discourse in America has gotten to the point where we can’t have fruitful conversations about issues that concern our society and nation. She’s right, of course (Thanks LRM). But, after considering this for a while, I came upon a surprising response: “Good”! Here’s why… It should be obvious to any American citizen with
Mr. Trump’s address to the joint session of Congress was notable for a number of reasons. I commented on both the content and the style of the speech in my post from Tuesday (Becoming President, 2/28/17, available on Facebook and my website). Today I’d like to comment on a different aspect of the session: the Democratic reaction, and what that
Donald J. Trump’s first address to a Joint Session of Congress is now over. It was both an inspiring speech and exemplary performance. I think that commentator Alex Castellanos said it best: “Donald Trump was inaugurated on January 20th, but he became President tonight.” The plan of action that Mr. Trump laid out was in full keeping with promises made
The incessant barrage of left wing accusations against President Trump and his cabinet continues at fever pitch. Listening to this on radio and seeing it in print, a question comes immediately to my mind: aren’t the media participants at least a little EMBARRASSED at the obvious banality of their claims? Don’t they feel in the least bit GUILTY over the
The cultural suicide that we see taking place in today’s Europe is puzzling to many observers. Europe’s headfirst plunge into Islamic hegemony seems completely incongruous to many people, especially in light of Europe’s storied past. Go back just a couple hundred years and we see the nations of Europe ruling the majority of land on our planet. (Remember “The sun
Earlier this week Senator Elizabeth Warren was silenced during her sly attack on Senator Jeff Sessions (sly because she chose to use words from ANOTHER individual) during hearings for Mr. Session’s Attorney General confirmation. Some felt that this was going overboard with an archaic Senate rule that should be repealed or, at least, ignored. It turns out, however, there are
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has recently caused quite a stir with his statement that “Democracy is under attack.” This meme is making the rounds rapidly among the leftist/liberal/”progressive” coalition. And I must admit, ladies and gentlemen, that I’d have to agree with him: democracy in America IS indeed under attack. But NOT the way he thinks. First of
Their are some days, ladies and gentlemen, I have to admit, that I think I’m pretty smart. There are some days where I might get a bit too impressed with my powers of analysis and expression. But there are also times when I come across a meme in the public discourse that is truly humbling. There are times when I