Independence Day Deserves Honor, Not Contempt
“You see my kind of loyalty was loyalty to one’s country, not to its institutions or its officeholders. The country is the real thing, the substantial thing, the eternal thing; it is the thing to watch over, and care for, … Continue reading Independence Day Deserves Honor, Not Contempt
Harris Planted a Landmine For Her Party If She Is The Nominee
Hot off what is being hailed as a solid debate performance, Kamala Harris’s campaign gambit seems to have paid off. Her take down of Joe Biden on Civil Rights, specifically desegregated school busing routes in the 1970’s, and Biden’s inability … Continue reading Harris Planted a Landmine For Her Party If She Is The Nominee
The State of Trump’s Reelection 18 Months Out
All things considered, I’d rather be a challenger than an incumbent hovering under 50 approval amid a roaring economy. A sprawling Democratic field should allow an incumbent President to focus on the merits of his tenure. But then again, no … Continue reading The State of Trump’s Reelection 18 Months Out
Disproving the Accusations of Racism in “The Lord of the Rings”
In late 2018, Andy Duncan, a sci-fi writer whose works include An Agent of Utopia and On 20468 Petercook, discussed his concern regarding what he felt to be racist remarks found in J.R.R. Tolkien’s telling of The Lord of the Rings. While being interviewed on a Wired podcast, he … Continue reading Disproving the Accusations of Racism in “The Lord of the Rings”
Joe Biden Might Have Just Imploded His Candidacy
If Joe Biden loses the Democratic Presidential primary, it may very possibly be considered to begin on Thursday, June 6th, when he reversed course on the Hyde Amendment. While most Americans in the Presidential General Election might not make their … Continue reading Joe Biden Might Have Just Imploded His Candidacy
Are Texas and Georgia Really Getting Bluer?
Last week, a poll came out of Texas showing President Trump running neck and neck with former Vice President Joe Biden. Trump also narrowly led other Democratic candidates. Combined with a narrow two point win for Senator Ted Cruz last … Continue reading Are Texas and Georgia Really Getting Bluer?
Benedict XVI and How Modern Sexuality and Sociality Were Spawned in the 1960’s
In early April, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI wrote an article concerning the sexual abuse scandals within the Catholic Church. The outcry made massive headlines the world over. The German scholar notes, “The extent and gravity of the reported incidents has deeply distressed … Continue reading Benedict XVI and How Modern Sexuality and Sociality Were Spawned in the 1960’s
