Some observations on privleges and an autobiography
Diarist LSophia wrote on witnessing the operation of white privlege with a well-written and powerful story. Her diary has inspired me to try and write some observations about my own life's learning...
View ArticleSome observations on privileges and an autobiography (part 2)
Inspired by LSophia's diary on Witnessing: An unexpected insight into privilege I have written my first diary for Daily Kos. It has turned into a short autobiography with emphasis on my becoming aware...
View ArticlePolitical Partisans as Fans
A news item out of the University of Kansas makes some interesting observations about the behavior of political partisans. A summary on ScienceDaily carries the title "Most partisans treat politics...
View ArticleNotes and Speculation on a Religion: Americanism
Americanism is often referred to as "America's secular religion." I have some notes and speculations on religion in general and Americanism in specific.Religion is an interesting word, its origin...
View ArticlePolitical Correctness in History...
Political Correctness is one of the few current cultural phenomena that really ticks me off. Its intent is to conceal and euphemize distasteful concepts in order to dilute and coverup the fact that...
View ArticleMarriage Equality and religious freedom
Today the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has affirmed that the Constitution protects all person regardless of their sexual orientation or their religious persuation. I have not yet read...
View ArticleThe News Media is no longer in the Business of Journalism.
The News Media (often called just “the media” by some) is no longer the domain of journalism. Those who bemoan the lack of journalism in the media don’t seem to realize that it isn’t news anymore — it...
View ArticleMarketing Surveys vs. Real Research Surveys
We have all seen them: emails and letters telling us that we have been "selected" to fill out a limited participation survey, along with a request for donations. The surveys present vague statements...
View ArticleBreaking: North Carolina H.B.2 repeal agreement?
According to late news reports on WRAL-TV there is an agreement between legislators and Governor Roy Cooper to repeal the controversial H.B.2 legislation tonight. The measure will be in a NC Senate...
View ArticleDurham Protest Alert: White Supremacist Rally Planned?
Durham County Government, Durham City Government and Durham Schools closed early today (Fri Aug 18,2017) ahead of rumors of a White Supremacist Rally at the Old Durham Courthouse, where protesters tore...
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Twittler On Broadway
Most folks, I suspect, have had a thought like:{ Gee, I should have saidthisback when….}In response to “Twittler’s” comments about “Hamilton: An American Musical” (shown, including deleted ones) I...
View ArticleHATE as a four-letter word
That seems a bit obvious, but there are some implications that need some thought. In this case I am referring to the use of four-letter words as process stoppers. During a conversation the use of such...
View ArticleThe modern Leper: Sex Offender Law reform
Everyone who is reasonable admits (nowadays) that homosexuality is not a disease, nor should the LGBTQIA+ community be treated as irredeemable. However, there is a growing population of people,...
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