With an election just around the corner, I’ve been searching for the candidates I want to vote for. I haven’t found any – and I’d imagine some of you may feel the same. I spent some time wondering why this is, why my vote seems to always go to the person I feel will cause Read More…
Month: October 2010
Terrorism
The use of the word “terrorism” has become very liberal in our day, a phenomenon I believe to be extremely dangerous. The problem with the word is that it immediately makes anyone labeled with it beyond negotiation – an enemy that can never be anything but an enemy. It creates a battle that can Read More…
Multiculturalism
I imagine everyone has had those days when reading or watching the news makes you feel fearful or depressed about our current state of affairs. I had such a day this morning, a culmination of the last few weeks. My depressing journey through current events began as I was researching Congressional candidates for the Read More…
Foreign Policy & Defense
Ever since the end of the Cold War, the United States has struggled to find its identity in the international world. I’m not convinced we’ve found a coherent national strategy when it comes to foreign policy and defense. The Republicans’ foreign policy is undecided between the libertarians who want to cut off all interaction Read More…