Pivotal Issues That Affect Us All

  • The Enemy Within

    We can learn a lot about a person by the words he speaks, the actions he takes, and the company he keeps.  Now, with the Presidential Election only days away, it behooves us to take a closer look at Donald Trump in this regard during these closing days. The Enemy According to Trump On Friday,…

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  • Trump and the Nuclear Option

    Nuclear warfare has been a constant threat to humankind since the second half of the 20th Century.  So, before we examine Donald Trump’s position on nuclear war, let’s first understand parameters and implications of such a war.  According to an article from the BBC, dated January 18, 2024: The Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs) that carry…

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  • Trump and the Jewish Vote

    On September 19, 2024, Donald Trump, while speaking before the Israeli American Council (IAC), made a number of comments about Israel, the Jews, and his consistent support for the State of Israel.  One such comment was, “If I don’t win this election – and the Jewish people would really have a lot to do with…

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  • Summary of Project 2025’s “Mandate for Leadership”

    (Note:  Much of what follows is a summary of the Project 2025 document.  This summary was provided by ChatGPT, the AI tool.  Below are the key strategies and actions proposed in the document.  The comments in parentheses/italics express my opinion as well as my concerns with the document.)   The “Mandate for Leadership” is a…

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  • Essay on Capitalism and Morality

    When I was a child, one of the TV shows playing was called, The Defenders.  That show always began with a narrator stating something like:  “Democracy is a very bad form of government; but I ask you never to forget – all the others are so much worse.”  At the time, I wasn’t sure how…

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  • Don’t Be an Ostrich

    On July 27, 2024, Donald Trump spoke at Turning Point Action’s “Believers Summit” in West Palm Beach, Florida.  As he addressed this Christian gathering, he stated “Christians get out and vote, just this time.  You won’t have to do it anymore. Four more years. You know what? It’ll be fixed. It’ll be fine. You won’t…

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  • Is Trump the Answer?

    As we all know, our nation is divided, the likes of which we have not seen since the Civil War.  And the reasons for this divide are fairly clear: 1. Over the last several decades, the middle class in America has eroded away. In the 1950’s and before, the middle class was the general working…

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  • Presidential Immunity

    Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that U.S. Presidents while in office have absolute immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts as outlined in the Constitution, but no immunity for personal actions.  On the surface, this may seem reasonable to some people, but it begs a further analysis. Official Duties of the President One of…

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  • The Right To Bear Arms

    The right for our citizens to bear arms is guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution under the Second Amendment.  I agree with this right.  Everyone should be able to defend themselves, their families, their homes, and their state and nation from enemies both outside and within our borders.  Of course, these actions have to be within…

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  • Essay on the Nature of God

    A single essay on God is not really possible.  The topic is too broad.  However, the purpose of this discussion is to lay out my view on the fundamental nature of God – the character of God, as I understand it.  Let’s assume for now that God does, in fact, exist.  That being said, the…

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