America has been in a financial crisis for some time now. And with dramatic cuts in spending necessary to stop the out-flow of money, some are concerned about which programs in the budget these cuts will come. Many people are objecting to any cuts which may affect the poor citizens. Much of the … [Read more...]
Favorite conspiracy theory?
April 9, 2011 by 1 Comment
I am not prone to buying into Conspiracy Theories, but I do find them entertaining. For the most part, it is the intricacy of the theory which practically renders the idea impossible, but that is the intrigue. We all have that friend who feels it their duty to help you see the truth. This … [Read more...]
Acting Like An Animal
April 9, 2011 by 14 Comments
Scientific American published online an article titled: The Evolution of Prejudice, in which they report new evidence suggests human racism and prejudice is a psychological trait inherited through evolutionary means. "Overall, the results support an evolutionary basis for prejudice", though some … [Read more...]
An Al Franken moment in Wisconsin
April 8, 2011 by 3 Comments
Some 14,000 ballots mysteriously "found" wrestling an almost certain victory away from Dem Supreme Court hopeful JoAnn Kloppenburg. " a Republican county clerk admitted Thursday night that she'd overlooked 14,000 votes in her district." which give the Republican incumbant a 7,582-vote lead over … [Read more...]
Slaughter the innocents…
April 8, 2011 by 47 Comments
"Kill babies, not women!" says Rep. Louise Slaughter (kind of). Rep. Slaughter is painting House Republicans who seek to defund Planned Parenthood's current hand-out from the tax payers to fund abortion as wanting to kill women. Says Slaughter: "In ’94 people were elected simply to come here to … [Read more...]
Sticks And Stones
April 6, 2011 by 2 Comments
A seven year-old girl is having plastic surgery in an attempt to stop the bullying she currently endures because of her ears. Over the past few years there is a spotlight on bullying with more and more reports of teen suicides and runaways which are attributed to bullying. What is causing the … [Read more...]
Who Are You To Say?
April 4, 2011 by 53 Comments
What is it about the subject of morality that causes people to retreat to preference from prescription? When assessing moral actions, many people will make every attempt to avoid making moral judgements on the actions of others. Why is it so hard to say "that is morally wrong", is there something … [Read more...]
Sifting Reality 
Who said what…