Tag: Politics
Celebrating Democracy
During the election season candidates put up signs on public right of ways to get your attention. Most people hate these signs. I have learned a way to like them and so can you. Just start seeing them... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Allusion
Allusion Noun: An indirect or passing reference. An expression meant to call something to mind without explicitly mentioning it. Example: “The red haired one should never hold office again.̶... Read More
WWIT About Transgender Issues
WWIT: What Was I Thinking About Transgender Athletes In our diverse and tolerant society we should be willing to accept that for some people sex is not a binary thing. We can accommodate and celebrate... Read More
Making a Difference
“Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in this world. The Marines don’t have that problem.” President Ronald Reagan... Read More
Hammurabi’s Code
At the time Hammurabi’s code was written (circa 1750BCE) the family was the basic unit of society. Individual rights were not a consideration. Here is a quote that demonstrates it: “If the archite... Read More
Fake News?
The news is full of stories of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the horrible civilian toll. But the statistics tell a different story. In two weeks of fighting the Washington Post reports that 752 ... Read More
