When someone mentions the law of unintended consequences, it is almost always in reference to unanticipated, negative outcomes. However, as a self-proclaimed champion of counter-intuitive thinking, I forever look for a case or cases which suggest the opposite can also be true. This morning I found it, in Afghanistan of all places. Until this … Read more
But if we get rid of the confederate flags (pause) how am I going to know who the dangerous white people are? I’m just saying, the flag had a couple of up sides. I grew up in the south. I can’t tell you how many times the flag came in handy. You stop for gas at … Read more
I am always wary when someone says, “Power to THE people!” I’ve learned they usually mean, “Power to MY people!” Senator Joe Biden/September 1974 Biden was the keynote speaker at the annual meeting of the Council of State Community Affairs Agencies in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The topic was the consolidation of several legacy programs administered by … Read more
Do you believe in Jesus? You’re gonna meet Him. ~Charles Bronson as Paul Kersey/Death Wish (1974) For those unfamiliar with today’s title or the quote, Charles Bronson starred in the original Death Wish and four sequels spanning 24 years (1974-1998). Not that we need a Paul Kersey to rid us of the modern RepubliQan … Read more
Careful the things you say.Children will listen. ~Stephen Sondheim/Into the Woods Too bad the same warning does not apply to adults. For example, did purveyors of the “big lie” think their constant exhortations to “stop the steal” would not incite an insurrection? But what I find more disconcerting is adults often do not listen … Read more