Operant Conditioning, Path Dependency and Societal Revolution, Part 2
We should teach and be models of virtue because it is right and good and not because we fear punishment or hope for reward
No, The Government Is Not There To “Redistribute” The Wealth Of Others
Governments are empowered to tax for limited and legitimate functions. Not to “spread the wealth around.”
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Vol II – Episode 97
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Vol II – Episode 97: Crime and Punishment and Pasta e Fagioli Political Satire: Having trouble surviving these times? You’re not alone. Join us in columnist John F. Di Leo’s exploration of an alternate universe, where we imagine the impossible: Joe Buckstop, an aging, corrupt old fool, somehow becomes president …
Putin Warns of Retaliation Over U.S. Missile Deployment in Germany
The Democrat and Deep State game of ‘Let’s poke the bear’ continues. Flirting with disaster with a nation that has more nuclear weapons than the United States is pure lunacy. Except in Washington DC. Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a stark warning, signaling a potential escalation in military posturing. He declared that if the …
Uncovering The Shadow Side of NATO
Beneath NATO’s defensive posture lies a darker side characterized by offensive operations, psychological warfare, and deceptive tactics that have shaped geopolitical landscapes in ways often obscured from public view.
The Case for an Election Day, Not an Election Season
This shift away from a defined Election Day undermines the integrity of our electoral process and deviates from the original intent of the Founding Fathers.
EU Allocates €1.5 Billion from Frozen Russian Assets to Aid Ukraine
Inching closer and closer to World War III? The European Union announced on Friday that €1.5 billion ($1.6 billion) would be allocated to support Ukraine, marking the first installment from profits earned on frozen Russian assets. This decision follows an agreement by EU member states in May to use the financial gains from these frozen …
What could happen if Kamala Harris wins in November?
What could happen if Kamala Harris wins in November? While I still believe (and certainly hope) Donald Trump wins election to the Presidency in 2024, those of us who oppose the very liberal policy prescriptions and philosophy of Kamala Harris need to accept one very disturbing possibility: she CAN win. I won’t spend time in …
That’s All I Have To Say About That.
This has been a tough one. I’ve been trying to find something decent to say about the cackling, vacuous, imbecilic vice president, now elevated to demoncrat candidate for president, due to a coup in the demoncrat party. All I’ve been able to come up with is that, a) she hasn’t fallen up any steps, b) …
The 1980 Olympic Boycott: A Political Stand or an Athlete’s Punishment?
The 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, marred by the U.S.-led boycott, remains a significant chapter in the history of international sports and political maneuvering.
Controversial Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony Faces Backlash
Giving us yet another reason to not watch the Olympics. Then they wonder why their ratings are so low. Christian figures, including Elon Musk, criticized the Paris Olympics opening ceremony for what they saw as a parody of the Last Supper, compounded by technical glitches and rain-soaked performers, with only Canadian singer Celine Dion salvaging …
Operant Conditioning, Path Dependency and Societal Revolution, Part 1
I dislike the practice of operant conditioning. It robs a person of their free will and inherently erodes virtue.
The Hidden Agenda Behind “Defund the Police”: A Push for Federal Control
The Founders and Framers understood that general police power in the hands of a centralized authority could lead to tyranny.
Woke Janet Yellen Calls for $3 Trillion Annual Investment to Combat Climate Change
In a ridiculous yet media claimed ‘powerful address’, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen highlighted the urgent need for a staggering $3 trillion annually to drive the global shift towards a low-carbon economy.
Living Behind Enemy Lines, Tale #3: J6 Rally Goer Sleeps With Clothes On
PHOTO CAPTION: The front side of Jose’s sign. Jose Sleeps With His Clothes On Biden’s, Garland’s, Wray’s Gestapo are still arresting Americans who visited their nation’s capital January 6th, 2021 to hear President Trump speak. Americans are now aware that virtually everything Big Media, politicians & bureaucrats told us about events on January 6, 2021 were lies …
The Implications of DEI, Critical Race Theory, and Unconscious Bias Training: Stereotyping and Social Division
In recent years, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, Critical Race Theory (CRT), and unconscious bias training have become prominent tools in addressing issues of racial and social inequality. While these approaches aim to promote awareness and inclusivity, they also have significant implications for how individuals are perceived and categorized. This article explores how these …
Don Surber’s Highlights of the Week
Once again, Don Surber curates the most impactful and interesting stories of the previous week.
Are We Choosing the Right Side?
What can we learn from the King Solomon’s wisdom books in the Bible? When he wrote that “the heart of the wise inclines to the right,” was he talking politics?
Farming Out Life Skills
How ridiculous is it that Life Coaches are an industry? Instead of working on a farm to learn life skills, too many people farm it out.
Get Out Of the ‘Lift Chair!’
Old folks: you HAVE work to do. You HAVE a tremendous amount of value in this world, whether you realize it or not. How will you use your remaining years?