Balancing Education: Nurturing the Spiritual Side of Human Development
In our fast-paced and highly competitive world, one critical aspect of human development often falls by the wayside – the nurturing of spiritual development.
A Revolution in Military Affairs Is Happening
Revolution in Military Affairs (RMA) occurs when technology, manufacturing, tactics, strategy, and other capabilities transform how war is waged, even as the brutal nature of war does not.
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Episode 12
Joe Buckstop, an aging, corrupt old fool, somehow becomes president in his basement, and every night, an aide has to bring him his soup and discuss the events of the day as he prepares to receive his nightly meds…
Embracing Reality: Why Pretending Evil Doesn’t Exist Is a Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups
In a world teeming with complexities, it’s quite the feat to ignore the presence of evil. Yet, there are those individuals who don rose-colored glasses, pretending that the sinister underbelly of our existence is nothing more than a bedtime story.
The Road to America’s Third Civil War
On April 19, 1775, the British Army moved to confiscate weapons stored by American Patriots in Concord and Lexington. They failed.
Are We Still A Constitutional Republic?
The framers of the Constitution envisioned a system in which the federal government would have clear boundaries to prevent overreach.
Understanding the History and Differences Between Sunni and Shia Islam
Islamic history is marked by the rise and fall of various caliphates and empires. These empires extended the reach of Islam and had profound effects on the regions they governed.
Hamas went too far The October 7 atrocities have the American press playing it straight. Sorta.
Blind Hog, meet Acorn. Once in every third leap year, something happens that is so egregious, even the leftist media is forced to report the truth.
If Biden is Innocent, Explain the Evidence
Reasonable doubt requires a reasonable explanation for the evidence. Has anyone provided a legal reasonable explanation?
The Great Outdoors: A Shocking Awakening for the Coddled Masses
In a world of endless comforts and conveniences, where even a missing Wi-Fi signal can induce despair, the idea of sleeping under the stars and answering nature’s call in the woods without a roll of plush toilet paper sounds like a nightmare.
2 + 2 ≠ 5
Why should the taxpayers be on the hook to pay for other people’s transportation? The money lines are far down in the story: The authority projects an annual operating deficit of $240 million beginning next July 1 as the last of its federal pandemic aid is spent, a situation dubbed the “fiscal cliff” that afflicts …
An ungovernable nation We need a divorce — from Washington.
It has been more and more obvious the past few election cycles. These United States have become ungovernable. We need a divorce-from Washington DC.
Call for Starbucks Boycott is a Baseless Attempt to Score Political Points
A boycott is a short-sighted attempt to score political points at the expense of hundreds of thousands of workers who had nothing to do with the post by the Starbucks Union.
Reparations: A Well-Intentioned Idea That Punishes the Innocent
The proposal for reparations presents a moral and practical dilemma: it punishes those who aren’t guilty for the sins of the past and compensates individuals who haven’t directly suffered from those sins.
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Episode 11
Joe Buckstop, an aging, corrupt old fool, somehow becomes president in his basement, and every night, an aide has to bring him his soup and discuss the events of the day as he prepares to receive his nightly meds…
The Great Chicken Brain Debate: Evolution vs. Divine Design
Today in Cloft’s Corner, Dave lampoons the fight between Evolution and Creation camps, using the common chicken as his target.
BREAKING: Drone Attack on U.S.Troops Intercepted
AP has announced a drone attack on US Troops in Iraq. Happily, the drones were intercepted with no injuries.
China is the Clear Winner in the Israeli-Hamas War
China is the Clear Winner in the Israeli-Hamas War and the Biden administration laid the groundwork for the win.
The Moral of the McCarthy Saga – Promises Matter
In a system which depends on good-faith negotiations, integrity is important, and promises matter. When men working within that system lack honor, agreements aren’t agreements, and deals aren’t deals. Without honor, the system can’t work – and hasn’t been working for many years.
Remembering the Past: Government-Endorsed Infanticide in History
History reminds us of the capacity for cruelty and injustice within humanity. One such chapter is the act of government-endorsed infanticide, where leaders in positions of power sanctioned the killing of male babies.