16 Articles

Monday, April 20, 2009
The power of friendship
A "Chain Letter," passed on by two who were my students, nearly a half century ago. Unlike other similar letters, this one communicates some worthwhile thoughts

Wednesday, September 17, 2008
A War of Two Worlds – Part 1
(2 comments) In this, Part I of a three part series, the author presents a new method to evaluate the potential effectiveness of Op Ed or other expository writings. Part 2 considers the barriers faced by activists as they attempt to influence citizen motivation to participate in the political process. Part 3 looks at the targets of policy change, the Politicians, and the potential for changing their behavior.

Saturday, March 22, 2008
Protests Don't Work
(9 comments) A discussion of the failure of political protest and demonstrations, to affect the war in Iraq, and an analysis of an alternative strategy.

Saturday, September 29, 2007
Time for You to Get Overtime Wages Owed to You
If your job involves working with computers, you quite possibly are owed overtime wages. Learn how to get them, here. Make sure you refer this article to anyone you know who may be affected.

Friday, August 10, 2007
Congress and the Return of the Body Snatchers
(1 comments) The behavior of members of the House and Senate is compared with the "Pod People," seen in the "Invasion of the Body Snatchers." Proposed is the beginning of a solution.

Friday, July 20, 2007
Driving a stake in the heart of Conspiracy Theories
(18 comments) Conspiracy theories need to be recognized for the nonsense they are, and for the danger they represent in clouding the thinking of their readers.

Sunday, July 15, 2007
What's wrong with American Education?
(18 comments) Everyone is certain that American education is in a downward spiral, but the specifics are elusive. The answer rests with the untaught 'critical thinking" skills, along with two other key problems.

Monday, July 9, 2007
It's Time to Go!!
(5 comments) A suggestion to George Bush that it is in his best interest to leave... Now.

Tuesday, July 3, 2007
Timing is everything
Impeachment is not going to happen. Instead of demanding it, there is much work to be done in recovering from the disaster of the Bush/Cheney administration. Their time will come.

Saturday, June 16, 2007
A Cancer on the Face of America
The question: Is the nearly universal prevalence of lying, cheating and corruption in American society a cancer that will inevitably end the U.S. as a super power?

Sunday, June 10, 2007
Religion and the Dumbing of America
A discussion of the impact of religion and the conservative orientation in the development of the intellectually incompetent; Consequences and a possible solution are presented.

Sunday, June 3, 2007
I'm not planning to vote in '08
(4 comments) I give my reasons for not planning to vote in the '08 election, and some suggestions for how political control can be returned to the citizens.

Thursday, May 24, 2007
The Immigration Reform Act Puzzle
(6 comments) Why is Congress willing to essentially allow amnesty to illegal immigrants, when it's opposed by 75% of the electorate?

Saturday, May 19, 2007
Where Have All The Leaders Gone?
(1 comments) An analysis of the lack of leadership shown by Congress and presidential candidates

Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Military Recruiting - A Seduction of the Innocent
The process used in recruiting new trainees to military service is compared with that employed by sexual predators in grooming their victims. Specific emphasis is placed on the failure to provide recruits with "informed consent."

Sunday, April 29, 2007
Guns Don't Kill, Bullets Do!
(4 comments) A two pronged approach to prevent tragedies like VT is suggested. Law enforcement agencies to be sole resellers of ammunition, and a theft-proof, secure, national ID card would go far in preventing such crimes.