America and Americans

“It’s time to ask whether the attack on the United States Congress, yesterday, was foreseeable, predictable and, to some degree, self-inflicted.  Too many leaders, and political commentators, who set an example for us to follow, have led us into an abyss of violent rhetoric which, it should be no surprise, has led to violence.”  Scott […]

“The grass is always greener.”  How many times have you heard that.  Or “You never know what you have until it’s gone.”  Life is full of sayings that seem only appropriate AFTER we’ve made a mistake…or two. Fathers Day is a week away.  All of us wouldn’t be/couldn’t be reading this if we didn’t have

That question has probably gone through your mind once or twice in the last few months.  There are a huge number of political elitists who ask that question, but with a presumptive answer of “Yes” as they roll out their daily mantra for all to see and hear.  I am yet unable to reconcile the

Privilege is without question one of the most misunderstood terms today.  And that misunderstanding is not new — it’s been with us for generations.  It is strange that in a nation that is founded on the principles of fairness, equal rights, and equality, there is more dissent about privilege than in almost any other nation

As of this writing, ISIS has not formally taken credit for the Manchester, England attack at the concert hall.  So far, 22 are dead with 59 wounded.  There are many sobering thoughts racing through my mind tonight.  But let us together pause for a few moments to discuss priorities. Throughout history there have been multiple

The World sees today front and center Socialism at its best and worst.  Best:  the European brand — “Socialism Lite.”  Worst:  Venezuela.  Before we discuss the two and their differences, let’s define Socialism. Socialism:  “a political and economic theory of social organization that advocates that the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned

We’re just a week away from Mothers’ Day.  Most all of us have received almost all the good teachings and life lessons in our lives from our Mothers — whether or not we accepted them when she gave them to us.  It was funny to me that the older I got, the smarter my Mother

Don’t panic:  I believe in tax cuts….believe me.  I believe in getting the federal government as much out of my pocket as possible.  However, tax cuts alone will not take care of the financial/debt problems we have right now.  Understand this:  even though we do not yet have the full text of the proposed tax

Every schoolboy and girl know what “average” means.  In grades on report cards, average is a “C.”  How do you make a “C?”  Several different ways:  you can make all “C’s,” you can make an equal number of “B’s” and “D’s,” or you can make an equal number of “A’s” and “F’s.”  And of course