In our culture we tend to look at addiction as a moral failing or a character fault, despite the volumes of evidence of profound biological variables. We know that addiction is a physiological response to intoxication. Yes, there are social and psychological factors that are important, but by the time we get to the point... Continue Reading →
Here's something you don't hear said very often…
...this is one bad-ass ukulele player!
Political and Rhetorical Uses of Hitler!
All right, I've had enough! In the past couple of weeks I could not help but notice just how often the specter of Nazism and Hitler have been used as rhetorical conventions. It appears that Nazism is alive and well...and living in the minds of policy wonks and desperate lobbying firms intent on perpetuating their... Continue Reading →
Africa, Women's Rights and Hillary Clinton
If there is a miracle that could happen in Africa today that would go furthest in bringing this beleaguered continent into the twenty-first century it would be a spontaneous recognition of the inherent and inalienable rights of women. Of course, this is not going to happen. If the rights of women are to be recognized... Continue Reading →
From The Mouths of Teens…
Thirteen year old Declan Galbraith's outstanding video. He's "asking why." If a thirteen year old boy, whose voice hasn't even dropped yet, can ask these questions, then why can't we adults? More importantly, why can't we, as adults, provide good answers?
Lessons learned from the Beer Summit
The so called Beer Summit was a learning experience for us. At least it should have been. We shall see. Of course we learned that the issue of race is alive and well in the United States, regardless of having elected a black president. Though the arrest itself might not have been motivated by... Continue Reading →
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