Recently there have been two headlines, which, I think, help illustrate the difference between the two Americas. The first was the death of Fidel Castro, the inexplicably long-lived Cuban dictator whose rule transformed Cuba from the jewel of the Caribbean into a squalid outpost of the Soviet Union. Castro’s death at the age of 90 … Continue reading Castro, Ohio, and the Two Americas
Modern Cluelessness
Niceness is Fun #11
On the Root Cause of Abortion
You know, I don’t usually talk about abortion. Not that I don’t think it’s a vital issue, but, well, it isn’t ‘my’ issue. That is, there are so many other voices speaking more forcefully on it that it seems to me that my rhetorical talents (such as they are) are better applied in other topics … Continue reading On the Root Cause of Abortion
Niceness is Fun #1
I Don’t Care Anymore
You may have heard that the EEOC has declared that the Gadsden flag, one of the flags of the American Revolution, constitution racial harassment. The complaint was based on the fact that the flag was designed by Christopher Gadsden, a “slave trader and owner of slaves,” and for the fact that it was heavily used … Continue reading I Don’t Care Anymore
Ladies and Gentlemen, This is What A Disarmed Society Looks Like
Sweden, I understand, has some of the worst rates of sexual assault of any nation in Europe. I’ll pass by speculating on why that might be, because at the moment the Swedish government’s response to the problem is more interesting. After sagely noting that “no one should have to accept sexual molestation,” Sweden’s national police … Continue reading Ladies and Gentlemen, This is What A Disarmed Society Looks Like
C.S. Lewis Explains It All
If you try to argue with a modern, you will often find that he won't engage your arguments logically. Most often, he just calls you names like "racist" or "homophobe" or "sexist" or some other 'ist.' If he's a little more intelligent than most, he'll explain to you why you or the source you cite … Continue reading C.S. Lewis Explains It All
Ethics Test
I'm sure we’ve all heard people saying something along the lines of, “I don't need religion: I can decide for myself what is right and wrong.” A few questions regarding that: Do you actually decide for yourself what is right and wrong, in the sense of having a real standard that you strive to live … Continue reading Ethics Test
Why What Happens to Captain America Matters
In the latest of several “controversial” moves, Marvel Comics has apparently decided to ‘reveal’ that Captain America is actually a Hydra (Nazi) agent. Yes, that Captain America: Steve Rogers, the most morally upright hero in the Marvel universe, the leader of the Avengers, the symbol of everything great about America, beloved by millions of fans. … Continue reading Why What Happens to Captain America Matters
The Secret to what is Wrong with the Church Today
I've always felt there was something...off about modern Catholicism. Something that made it seem timid and limp-wristed compared to how it had been in past ages. I'd read a lot of people who had agreed with me on that, and suggested various explanations, but none seemed quite to fit. Then I read this article by … Continue reading The Secret to what is Wrong with the Church Today
Serpent's Den 