The late Sam Kinison, reflecting on his own failed marriages, once included the following line in his act, “I don’t condone wife beating, but I understand it.” I was reminded of Kinison’s attempt at shock humor as the discussion unfolded concerning Associate Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s comments about Donald Trump’s fitness to be president. … Read more
I would never suggest there is an equivalency between playing in the Wimbledon finals and running for president of the United States. But I am fairly positive the desire and drive to raise the championship trophy is the same. Unfortunately, that is where the similarity ends. Yesterday, the women’s Wimbledon final between Serena Williams and Angelique Kerber … Read more
In 1831, the French Government commissioned Alexis de Tocqueville and Gustave de Beaument to study the United States prison system. Their journey resulted in de Tocqueville’s much broader treatise Democracy in American, an analysis of the religious, political and economic nature of American society. The American experience became much clearer through the eyes of a foreigner. Last night, Trevor … Read more
I know what a rifle looks like. I learned to shoot a bolt action 22 caliber rifle at summer camp. My father had the rifle he carried in India in World War II. The Sig Sauer SIG MCX used in the Orlando massacre is NOT a rifle. Just in case you don’t agree, ask Sig Sauer. … Read more
When I started this blog, my stated purpose was to promote counter-intuitive thinking which forces us to challenge conventional wisdom. It encourages us to ask “what if,” opening our minds to new possibilities. Let me be clear. Contrarian approaches to events and issues does not necessarily lead you to truth, but it ensures you do … Read more