Triggering Change: Why Woke Colleges Should Save the Sport of Rifle
If Colleges genuinely care about diversity and inclusion, why are they neglecting a sport as unique and quirky as rifle shooting?
Culture
Yes, Sometimes It’s Brutal.
First responders require more than compartmentalization of their emotions to carry on. And that is difficult. Because, sometimes it’s brutal.
Donald Trump is Gulliver; Leftists are Lilliputians
Democrats are using the politics of envy to muster an ill-informed, captive electorate of Lilliputians, to attack and destroy men such as Donald Trump who actually build wealth and create jobs.
The Sweetest Invasion: America’s Sprinkle-Cupcake-Wielding Drag Queens
Satire: The U.S. Army has unveiled a top-secret weapon that’s turning the tide of battle: special drag queen units armed with sprinkle cupcakes!
The Tower of Babel: A Lesson in the Flaws of Human Organizations
In the annals of human history, the tale of the Tower of Babel stands as a powerful reminder of the imperfections inherent in both humanity and the organizations we build.
“I Condemn the Rioters and Looters, But . . . .
Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Jenice Armstrong knows she has to condemn the riots, but she tries to “understand” the rioters and looters, and wants to say that she can’t really blame them.
The Social Media Soap Opera: Drama, Angst, and Our Digital Addiction
In this digital age, our screens have become the stages for the most captivating soap opera of all time, and we, my dear readers, are the stars of the show.
Even in Liberal Philadelphia, Decent People Don’t Want the Junkies Next Door!
On September 14th, the Philadelphia City Council passed an ordinance to prohibit supervised drug consumption sites across most of the city. Outgoing Mayor Jim Kenney is appalled! Mayor Jim Kenney is vetoing a bill that prohibits supervised injection sites in most of the city Kenney’s move sends the bill back to City Council, which is …
Defending Manhood: The Ultimate Act of Woke’ Rebellion
Manhood is the last true act of rebellion in the modern culture of “Wokeness.” Grab your tool belts and flannel shirts; we’re diving headfirst into the man-cave of resistance!
Follow-up to Racism on the High Plains of Colorado: How El Paso County Government is Turning a Racism and Civil Disobedience Problem into A Dangerous Situation that is Going to End in Tears
Never mind. The racism got worse; the target decided to enjoy life elsewhere.
No (Straight) Line In The Sand
Democrat pomposity can be seen everywhere in government, certainly in academic circles, and in the media, and especially in front of a camera.
How Black Lives Matter Got Played in 2020
Black Lives Matter was a faithful backer of the Joe Biden and Kamala Harris ticket for the 2020 elections. They went to the mat, protested police, burned down portions of cities, and ruined Black-owned businesses.
Love Your Kids
For reasons I cannot explain, parents continue to place their children in circumstances that are tailor made to turn them against what is good and wholesome.
Standards, Cultural Relativism, and Broken Windows
Standards, Cultural Relativism, and Broken Windows This blog builds on the prior blogs Virtue: religion and philosophy, what does the founders’ vision embrace? and Virtue and Pandora’s Box: Effective Policy. Pandora’s Box discussed the damage some Victorian virtue policies wrought, but said the social justice movement’s “cure” may be worse than the disease it sought …
Who’s Left Holding the Bag – The Progressives Playbook
One has to wonder why Americans haven’t yet figured out the progressive’s playbook when it comes to illegal immigration.
The Menace of Critical Theory: A Conservative Perspective on Its Impact
Critical Theory is an ideology and concept that has garnered significant traction in recent years and now demands our attention.
But It’s The Guns!
It’s not the object, the tool use to commit the crime. It’s the criminal who is not deterred who commits the crime. People generally don’t blame inanimate objects for the actions of the people who handle them. We don’t prosecute or sue General Motors for the criminal actions of the driver of one of their …
Nanny State California’s Reckless Rules & Misguided Prohibitions
There was a time when living in Southern California was about as close to living in an earthly paradise as an American could get.
Anthem Overload: Coming Soon to an NFL Game Near You!
Today in Cloft’s corner, Dave explores the abject silliness of multiple “anthems” at sporting events, pandering to every social demographic.
Eternal Counsel: George Washington’s Farewell Address
George Washington’s Farewell Address, delivered in 1796, stands as a cornerstone of American political wisdom.