American politics, and culture in general, present numerous “vanity traps” to us today. Is there a deeper sense of self that we have lost, due to our absorption in the instant gratification of technology and culture?Continue Reading
I’m not an “anti-vaxer”. I support vaccinations administered to children, with the aim of preventing disease, and in accordance with dosage sizes and schedules recommended by the Centers for Disease Control. With that disclaimer out of the way, lately I’ve become interested in the variety of responses to statements aboutContinue Reading
Questions have been raised about a recent British sniper story reported in the Daily Star. Is the story true, or is it merely an item of propaganda?Continue Reading
Is it fair to compare massive structures in places like Dubai to the pyramids of Egypt? Absolutely… but comparisons about slave labor don’t work as well.Continue Reading
Shootings continue to affect us in America, spurring debate over terror groups, encrypted technologies, and gun laws. Are there really any solutions?Continue Reading
Individual search for truth presents one with the “Feynman’s Fool,” a concept manifested by “the fool within,” and “the fool without”.Continue Reading
The American Red Cross is launching a relief effort in response to an earthquake in Nepal that has destroyed the lives of many in the region. Continue Reading
The latest terror threat in the Middle East may only be blossoming, but its influence is gaining traction with unsettling speed. Continue Reading
New developments in the ongoing debate over a potential U.S. strike against Syria’s Assad regime point to the likelihood of a proxy war between the U.S. and Syrian allies, potentially involving both Russia and China, who each have expressed support to the Syrian government. While debate continues over the issue,Continue Reading
The United States claims to have inside “proof” of the Assad regime’s involvement in a recent chemical attack in Syria. However, UN investigators are telling a different story.Continue Reading
Stop-and-frisk may have reduced crime, according to Bloomberg, but it also violated the rights of individuals not guilty of any illegal action.Continue Reading