It's not often that I agree with the work the ACLU does, but every once in a while they're on the right side of things. Minnewaska Area Schools agreed to a settlement for $70,000 and will rewrite their policies to limit how much leeway the school has when wanting to search student’s e-mails and … [Read more...]
Why banning My Little Pony backpack is the right decision
March 20, 2014 by 34 Comments
By now most everyone has heard about the 9 year-old boy who was bullied for bring his My Little Pony backpack and accessories to school. The school told the boy he could no longer continue to bring the backpack to school because it was prompting bullying and causing a disruption. Supporters of the … [Read more...]
Morality: Social compact or discovered truth?
March 18, 2014 by 294 Comments
The subject of morality is always a contentious subject among those who debate it. Understandably, no one likes it very much when those with differing views on what is or isn’t moral is seen as trying to force 'their version' of morality on you or society as a whole. Whether a person or a group’s … [Read more...]
Who’s to blame for exhorbinant student loan debt?
March 14, 2014 by 9 Comments
Every so often some politician makes it their (brief) mission to address the burdens of overwhelming student loan debt. Universally overlooked is that these students chose their institutes of higher learning knowing exactly what the costs of education would be. They intentionally overlooked … [Read more...]
Eavesdropping in on social media conversations
March 13, 2014 by 108 Comments
We all come across conversations while scanning our social media. Much of which can make us shake our heads in somewhat disbelief. The above is from a semi-ongoing discussion on Facebook. At first blush, I see a few things going on and have some questions. Was the Occupy movement started for … [Read more...]
Do you censor yourself on social media?
March 10, 2014 by 16 Comments
The advent of social media outlets have made a small world even smaller. Friends of yesteryear and family rarely seen or heard from have been brought back together via Facebook, Twitter and other internet social mediums. In addition to reconnecting with family and friends, people voice their views … [Read more...]
The Oscars is an Affirmative Action awards show, apparently
March 8, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Liberal rag Salon.com derides Rush Limbaugh for insinuating that the Academy Award voters picked 12 Years a Slave simply because it was about slavery and had the word 'slave' in the title. Even in the headline they throw a little dig at Limbaugh for not having seen the movie. Many other leftist … [Read more...]
Craziness: Sex Robots
February 19, 2014 by 3 Comments
I saw something on television last night that truly exemplifies everything wrong with our modern culture. It was disgusting, somewhat hilarious, but mostly sad. People desperately building robots with which to have sex... Yes. That's right. People are designing robots that look human, sound … [Read more...]
Sunday Round-Up
February 16, 2014 by 37 Comments
Eleanor Roosevelt is top U.S. first lady, survey says Okay, I'll buy that. But note this tidbit: Eleanor Roosevelt was named the greatest first lady of the United States in a survey of historians released on Saturday, while Michelle Obama, in fifth place, edged out Hillary Clinton in … [Read more...]
On the lighter side: Lisa Is A Slut McIntire
February 9, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Recently a woman received an advertisement which misspelled her middle name, to put it politely. Well, being a mail carrier, I've come across some unusually addressed mail. I still remember a dental reminder to a Mr. Harry Bahls. Unfortunately, I didn't have the foresight to snap a pic. … [Read more...]
Human life is on a pathway toward meaninglessness
February 7, 2014 by 14 Comments
As a generality I think we as a culture, are becoming far too selfishly frivolous when it comes to matters of life and death. Or put another way: those who are most in need of protection are having that protection rationalized away from them. Those in the womb, those whose "plug" gets pulled, and … [Read more...]
Right or wrong: Genetically engineered children
January 16, 2014 by 15 Comments
Geneticists have been on the verge for some time now, through genetic modifications, of being able to choose the physical characteristics of their children. Want a baby with sandy blond hair, blue eyes, six feet tall? Soon this will be a real option. Now firm in China claim they can even modify … [Read more...]
Why the wealth gap should not be the focus
January 10, 2014 by 17 Comments
For all the fuss about the growing wealth gap -- something many people view as a problem -- I think we are looking at it from a flawed perspective. Sure the wealthiest people within a given corporation earn exponentially more money than its base line workers. But the differences in salary between … [Read more...]
How was your year?
January 4, 2014 by 5 Comments
On a scale of 1-10, how was your year? Anything great and unexpected happen? Or was it an uneventful passing of time? Or worse? … [Read more...]
Have a great New Year!
January 1, 2014 by 1 Comment
2013 carried with it many ups and downs. I hope this new year brings us new perspectives and the wisdom to apply them. … [Read more...]
New Year’s Resolutions
December 29, 2013 by 15 Comments
Ordinarily I'm not a fan of New Year's resolutions. Most of us fail to keep them, intentionally. We just cancel them. Maybe we start with our sights set too high, or maybe we just lack the ability to commit. Well, I have resolved to do two things this year. First is to pick up every bit of … [Read more...]
Happy Thanksgiving
November 28, 2013 by 3 Comments
From my family to yours, have a happy and meaningful Thanksgiving. Enjoy some facts about turkeys! Interesting turkey fact of the day: 100% of farm-raised turkeys are artificially inseminated due to their sexually-prohibitive size. … [Read more...]
How to leave your apartment
November 25, 2013 by 3 Comments
My cousin has decided to move out of his apartment...today. He left a note. Thanks Dude; HAD TO Leave -DAVE … [Read more...]
NFL team logos European style
November 17, 2013 by 6 Comments
Is it unAmerican of me to say I prefer these logos to the ones we have? All the logos can be found HERE. What do you think? … [Read more...]
Is Healthcare a Right?
November 5, 2013 by 39 Comments
This question has been mulled over ad nauseam, I realize. But given all the hoopla over ObamaCare, it's a legitimate question that deserves debate. So, I'm asking. Personally, I (TerranceH) believe healthcare is a right. And rather than people explain why my argument is lacking, I want people to … [Read more...]
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