PRIORITIES We all set what we think, consciously or unconsciously, are priorities. A priority is defined as anything that is regarded as being more important than another.  It is not uncommon for us to have misplaced or misguided priorities.  Every priority we set and act upon has a consequence; some good while others we wish […]

Political Correctness  I have tried very hard to stay active and keep my mind working and alert. I may have failed; I feel I am beginning to show my age.  I find myself looking back at the past and revisiting things that happened around the world.  Sending troops to Viet Nam, Bay of Pigs and […]

CHURCH & STATE It seems the masses have forgotten that our nation’s laws were based on a Judeo – Christian foundation. A total separation of church and state was never the intent of our founding fathers.  Every documented meeting our founders had was opened with prayer that included a sincere request from God in all […]

EQUALITY Today we often hear discussions concerning equality among the masses. Many methods, all equally ridiculous, are tossed about.  No form of government or type of economy can successfully achieve or endure under a philosophy of equality.  Equality has been attempted under many different flags on different continents and in different countries, to no avail. […]

PRAGMATISM I have never read or seen a reference from history that states our founding fathers established this country based on a liberal or conservative basis. They approached each issue in calm practical manner that produced unbiased results.  In these times the Republican Party and the Democratic Party can be called the Conservative Party or […]

RADICAL  It is accepted and acknowledged that a radical is one that favors or supports extreme measures contrary to accepted beliefs or behavior. At this time in our history we are surrounded by radicals.  Radicalism is showing its effect in politics, religion and every day practices of accepted morals. The most public and visible form […]

REVOLUTION The United States of America was created as a result of a revolution. In 1777 a group of brave, dedicated men gathered and wrote a Declaration of Independence from British rule in order to establish self governance.  An armed revolt against British imperialism was the result of this declaration.  These, and other, gentlemen continued […]

ELECTIONS The life of politics can be very fickle. How many times have you heard, “I voted for the lesser of two evils’” or “there really wasn’t much to choose from?”  Unfortunately these words are uttered much too often in this land.  Have we reached the point where the most qualified and capable person to […]