Engaging Life with Courage and Intelligence
Cringe: a feeling of embarrassment or discomfort in response to something awkward or unpleasant. Most of us, particularly younger people, have listened to confused fathers and uncles bloviating about topics they know little about. The fictional Archie Bunker from Queens, New York, is the perfect example. Here are some of his humorous witticisms: Archie was…
To prove Christians, particularly Catholics, are creatures of the New Testament, the new Pope has proven to be exempt from some of the important constraints of the Old Testament. Numbers 14:18 says: “The Lord is long-suffering, and of great mercy, forgiving iniquity and transgression, and by no means clearing the guilty, visiting the iniquity of…
Case Study 1 – The Russian Invasion of Ukraine In early 2024, the Russians, led by the Wagner Group mercenaries, thought that the territory around Donetsk, Ukraine, would be easily overwhelmed. Most of the area had been under Russian control since the beginning of the war. The city faced non-stop attacks from the air and…
The week of May 19th could be redemption or yet another embarrassment for Trump’s sugar daddy. America’s favorite African-American recently said, “Just before the Starship flight next week, I will give a company talk explaining the Mars game plan in Starbase, Texas, that will also be live-streamed on X.“ Until Tesla’s value began to fall…
There can no longer be any doubt. The Trump Administration is hellbent on destroying American higher education. Trump is attacking higher education, as Mussolini did in 1931, Mao in 1968, and Viktor Orban in 2019. All dictators want to neuter and control the intellectual gold mines of their societies. This impulse is fueled by the…
On May 12, 2025, retired General Stanley McChrystal was interviewed on The Daily Show. Among the wide-ranging topics discussed were personal character and fidelity to the truth. He was asked if he ever called or texted his wife with, “Hey honey, we are bombing Kabul today.” He said certainly not; if he had, he would…
He is the Destroyer of Casinos, Hotels, Sports Leagues, and the World Economy. Did Donald J. Trump drive four significant real estate investments into bankruptcy and the United States Football League out of business? Yes, he did, and he should be called the Wrecking Ball from Queens. Trump lost the Trump Taj Mahal, his personal…
When America was “great” between 1890 and 1932, there was an active, overtly criminal culture, particularly in large cities. The most famous criminal icon in this era was Al Capone of Chicago. Capone and his associates were able to control neighborhoods in many ways, including violence and intimidation. However, over time, many gangsters were able…
Many aspects of life are predictable. Gravity has kept me grounded on planet Earth for as long as I can remember. If I do not sleep enough, I am cranky the next day. I do not keep friends if I am dishonest and treat them badly. Sometimes people believe they can overcome the “normal” world….
Trump’s Unintended Consequence Number 666 For millennia, humans have been omnivores. In addition to consuming fruits and vegetables, humans have eaten animal products. The scarcity of animals in the food chain or religious inhibitions in some cultures have led to various forms of vegetarianism. At the end of the vegetarian spectrum is a vegan who…