My Internet Rants – in Blog Form
In the wake of the panic over Momo, it is time as a society to remind ourselves that if we give credibility to fabricated threats, we risk contributing to real dangers. Back in July of 2018, nearly eight months ago, Read more
No nation in the world, including Israel, should be immune to criticism – and nobody should be called an antisemite just for criticizing Israel. However, anti-Zionism goes well beyond legitimate criticism of Israel and is indeed inherently antisemitic. It appears Read more
With his phony declaration of a national emergency for the purpose of upsetting the Constitutional Separation of Powers, Trump has finally crossed the Rubicon. Previously it was wise to hold off on impeaching him – but now, it is time Read more
All too often you see tolerance vilified as a cop-out to avoid having to extend greater levels of acceptance. But this attitude is unwise and unhelpful, as you can’t force yourself to like someone. You can, however, force yourself to Read more
Even though when I lived there, I was in a constant state of fear – my childhood Tennessee home will always have a place in my heart. It has been well over four years since I moved from East Tennessee, Read more
Non-Theistic Psalm no. 3: Composed 2018-02-18 in the evening. Wise are those who follow reason and logic, Who are not ruled by emotions nor bound to preconceptions, Who keep their minds always open to reality Who always strive to see Read more
Non-Theistic Psalm no. 2: Composed on 2018-02-11 in the evening. How long will the foolish stay in power? How long will they continue their reckless schemes? How long will they hold the world in jeopardy Believing that God will fix Read more
Non-Theistic Psalm no. 2: Composed on 2018-02-11 in the evening. How long will the foolish stay in power? How long will they continue their reckless schemes? How long will they hold the world in jeopardy Believing that God will fix Read more
While rationally discussing the hot-button issues facing our society is not a guarantee that all parties will come out in agreement – it still offers great benefits that make it a far superior alternative to heated, emotional discussion of those Read more
In the discussion of wealth and income inequality – it is important to have a way to numerically measure the equality of the distribution. Fortunately, there is a way to do this. Anyone who doesn’t have their head burried in Read more