New York Times Has Homer Simpson Moment, Duhhh! More Criminals in Jail Equal Lower Crime Rate
Feb11

New York Times Has Homer Simpson Moment, Duhhh! More Criminals in Jail Equal Lower Crime Rate

Of course the NY Times article headline reads “Jails Have Become Warehouses for the Poor, Ill and Addicted, a Report Says…” Here is the full source  Jails Have Become Warehouses for the Poor, Ill and Addicted, a Report Says The article goes on to note, from their never ending reliable and scholarly sources, that “The number of people housed in jails on any given day in the country has increased from 224,000 in...

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Sometimes a Tsunami is just a Tsunami, NOT Global Warming and NOT the cause of Autism
Feb08

Sometimes a Tsunami is just a Tsunami, NOT Global Warming and NOT the cause of Autism

Tsunamis, Global Warming, Autism?  What are you talking about?  Read on please. Today I read something from a mother who had a son with Autism.  Read it here…  I’m not a scientist but I know why my son has Autism It made me think.  If you don’t want to read the whole thing I’ll jump to the end (spoiler alert).  Her older son knew the answer as to why, he said he had autism because “he was borned with...

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A Question of Priorities and Values
Feb02

A Question of Priorities and Values

[cp_quote style=”quote_normal_dark”]In order of priority in your life sort these terms.  No two can be equal.  Be honest.  In the end we all make choices…[/cp_quote] Family Drugs Government God Religion Country Yourself Money Property Environment Justice Freedom Truth Next, in your head and for your mind only, provide a definition each word. Next, ask yourself why is this a priority in your life. Next, redefine the...

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Top Ten Reasons for Voting Progressive!
Jan03

Top Ten Reasons for Voting Progressive!

[cp_quote style=”quote_normal_dark”]If you have some Progressive, Democrat, Republican, Liberal, Socialist or even independent friends who are searching for the reasons they voted for a Progressive, just offer them this list and ask them to pick one.  Strangely enough they may think these are good reasons.[/cp_quote]     10.  I vote Progressive because I believe oil companies’ profits of 4% on a gallon of...

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Faith and Religion enable the American dream
Dec18

Faith and Religion enable the American dream

[cp_quote style=”quote_left_dark”]Religion in America helps set our moral compass toward a brighter future and the common good.[/cp_quote] By accepting personal responsibility you control the power to improve outcomes in your community, however don’t expect those outcomes to be equal for all.  Does that mean the outcomes are bad for anyone?  Sometimes they are.  Observe and you always see them turn bad as people...

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In the absence of God, evil becomes just another lifestyle
Dec16

In the absence of God, evil becomes just another lifestyle

[cp_quote style=”quote_normal_dark”]We instinctively recognize pure evil but in the absence of God pure evil becomes just another lifestyle[/cp_quote] I have mentioned before, I’m not a very religious person but have great respect for religion, religious people and a deep hope in the existence of God.  After pondering my wishy-washy commitment to religion as juxtaposed against current efforts of many in government...

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