Podcast
Never Forget? Ah, But We Do. (EP.165)
Introduction “Never Forget” when voiced this time of year refers to the sneak attack on
Misdirected Compassion is a Disaster (EP.164)
Introduction The venerable Merriam-Webster dictionary offers the following definition for compassion: “Sympathetic consciousness of others’
Facts, Facts, Whose Got The Facts? (EP.163)
Introduction If given the same set of facts, people are going to have a much
Atlas Must Never Shrug (EP.162)
Introduction Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand has sold about 7 million copies to date. Published
Slavery and the American Union (EP.161)
Introduction There those who believe that our admittedly deeply flawed nation is the best, most
160 The Grand Unifying Theory is God (EP.160)
Introduction Among many people, there is a belief that a Grand Unifying theory, a G.
Officer Involved Shootings (EP.159)
Introduction Yup, let’s jump right in. For this episode, everything will refer to fatal officer
POTUS Wanted: Wrong Job Description (EP.158)
Introduction We are offering all the wrong rewards in our ongoing process of nominating and
The Heartbeat of Revolution 2.0™: 2 Degrees of Separation (EP.157)
Introduction Perhaps you have heard of the concept of 6 degrees of separation. This view
Fish Wisdom: Vital Lessons for Today (EP.156)
Introduction Most of us have heard the piece of wisdom pointing out that if you
Is Healthcare a Human Right? (EP.155)
Introduction Q. Is healthcare a human right? A. No. Reasonable access to healthcare is a
Profits Bad, Debt Good–Really? (EP.154)
Introduction Our–emphasis on our–national debt is skyrocketing. We are currently at $22 trillion, adding about
Presidential Debates (EP.153)
Introduction There is very little presidential about the candidates, and virtually no real debating. Insults,
Activists Don’t Want Solutions (EP.152)
Introduction Hard core activists want attention, applause from sympathizers, the ability to claim the moral
One State Solution: Israel & Palestine (EP.151)
Introduction If the goal is to have lasting peace in the Middle East, with as
“Parenting is Hard Work, and Requires Great Courage” (EP.150)
Introduction Parents play an increasingly vital role in today’s more and more complex and dangerous
Easy Is Not A Human Right (EP.149)
Introduction Having an easy life is not a human right; quite the opposite, it is
Inexcusable Crisis at our Southern Border (EP.148)
Introduction We have a massive and inexcusable crisis at our Southern border. But the crisis
Green(back) New Deal (EP.147)
Introduction We need economic and financial sustainability. Sustainability is a concept much in the news
No Labels (EP.146)
Introduction We need to stop using labels to either define ourselves or to categorize others.
“I believe…” (EP.145)
Introduction I believe that America is a unique and exceptional place, and that you have
Subsidized Self Reliance (EP.144)
Introduction Subsidized self reliance is an oxymoron, a self-cancelling phrase. Like civil war, or jumbo
Hate Speech is Free Speech (EP.143)
Introduction Yes, hate speech, barring encouragement to physically harm others, is free speech. Otherwise, why
The Disloyal Opposition: “Resist” (EP.142)
Introduction The term “loyal opposition” was born in the parliamentary government system, meaning that those
Citizen Politicians, not Career Politicians = Term Limits (EP.141)
Introduction Career politicians serve themselves. Citizen politicians serve the citizens. The country’s successful founding depended
Life: Simple Rules, Not Easy, and Well Worth It (EP.140)
Introduction Laying out and following a sure path to a successful life is simple, hard,
“Money You Earn is Harder To Spend Than Money You Get Free.” (EP.138)
Introduction Quoting my 18-year-old son, Joshua, after his third day of digging ditches, burying conduit
Life Is Not A Zero Sum Game (EP.138)
Introduction In politics and life, we are all-too-often taught that we live in a world
We All Need A Moral Compass (EP.137)
Introduction Some people call it your True North. No matter; the questions are Do you
Don’t Blame The Other Political Party (EP.136)
Introduction Don’t blame the other party, whether we are using the word party to mean
Character is 75% of Life and Leadership (EP.135)
Introduction Character is 75% of life and leadership. Competence is the other 75%. And no,
Leap of Faith v. Leap of Agenda (EP.134)
Introduction Many of us have heard of the need to make a “Leap of Faith”
Potatoes, Rice, Yams: Christ, Mohammad, Krishna (Hinduism) (EP.133)
Introduction Most regions in the world have their favorite source for starches, that complex carbohydrate
The Inherent Dangers of Privilege (EP.132)
Introduction The real and inherent danger of privilege is in giving others power over you,
Tariffs: A Tax on Consumers (EP.131)
Introduction Tariffs are a tax on consumers and businesses, and damage economies. When it costs
Don’t Be A Political Partisan–Republican or Democrat (EP.130)
Introduction “Beat L-A!” “I love Tom Brady!” “My two favorite teams are the Broncos and
The Path to Good Living and Sound Politics (EP.129)
Introduction Life is simple. And hard. And well worth it. Let’s start with the good
“Medicare For All!” A Calculated Lie (EP.128)
Introduction “Medicare for All” is an intentional misnomer used to disguise free, single-payer insurance as
Source of Human Dignity: Money? Praise? (EP.127)
Introduction Dignity, like self-esteem, cannot be conferred; it must come from within. There is a
Quality of Life or Comparison of Lives? (EP.126)
Introduction What is more important, how well we live or how we live in comparison
“Swanee River” And Other Hate (EP.125)
Introduction When I was in grade school my classmates and I sang “Old Folks at
Mueller Madness (EP.124)
Summary “My mind is made up; don’t confuse me with the facts.” Do you know
“Hands, Face, Teeth and Tinkle” (EP.123)
Summary That was the evening ritual as announced each night by “Auntoy”, my stepmother’s mother.
Who is Black? Who Decides? Who Cares? (EP.122)
Summary Barack Obama is ½ black, as is Tiger Woods. Both are seen as simply
Assimilate Immigrants–Into What? (EP.121)
Summary There is surprising controversy about wanting only legal immigrants, and then only those who
Obama, Biden, Yoga Pants and the Ratchet Effect (EP.120)
Summary A ratchet is a device that allows something like a nut or bolt to