The Media and the Gameshow of Doom

Over the past several years, I’ve noticed that “existential” crises seem to be identified with ever increasing velocity. These crises are proffered by the media, telling me that my lifestyle, my financial security, my family, my own very personal (important-to-me) existence, and even America itself, are all under threat. Is it just my imagination? Are …

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A Little Introspection on Philly’s 100th Killing

Philadelphia Crime Stats

It was in no way unexpected that the City of Brotherly Love would see its 100th homicide of the year this week; the only question was on which day that would happen. For a numbers geek like me, it has led to some introspection, but first, the report from The Philadelphia Inquirer: Philadelphia reaches 100 …

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The Philadelphia Inquirer Tries to Get a Police Officer Killed!

Philadelphia Inquirer, Building

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw, who has presided over an ever-increasing homicide rate in the City of Brotherly Love, had promised an impartial investigation into the shooting death of 12-year-old Thomas “TJ” Siderio, who shot at police officers, then turned and fled, with a 9 mm semi-automatic pistol in his hand, when he was shot …

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Biden’s SOTU Was a Lost Opportunity

In a speech that really needed to move the needle on President Joe Biden’s tanking approval numbers, his Adderall-fueled State of the Union address was filled with gaffes, lies and most significantly, his stubborn refusal to abandon his administration’s dangerous policies.