Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Well-Being

  • The Israel Lobby Is Now Pushing Democrats to the Tipping-Point

    The Israel Lobby Is Now Pushing Democrats to the Tipping-Point

    The Israel lobby is forcing the Democrats into a decision. Here is the deal: either be fully bought out and totally involved in fixing Israel’s growing problems, or everything goes to the Republicans. The Israel lobby has long owned the Republican party. Increasingly now, through tools like AIPAC, the Israel lobby is pulling in Democrats…

  • Beautiful Powerful Diversity: Contrast of Indispensables Merchan and Cohen

    Beautiful Powerful Diversity: Contrast of Indispensables Merchan and Cohen

    With all the kudos and thanks that are pouring out from countless hearts and minds, there is unique specialness attributable to Judge Merchan and Mike Cohen. They are a manifestation of the powerful diversity embodied in the American people. Yes, the jury has spoken, delivering the all-important evidence-based justice. Quite simply though, they wouldn’t have…

  • Jesus Was Not and Will Never Be a Christian Nationalist

    Jesus Was Not and Will Never Be a Christian Nationalist

    This title borrows words from the Right Reverand Dr. Bonnie Perry, Michigan’s eleventh diocesan Episcopal Bishop. The emphatic statement that Jesus was not, and will never be, a Christian nationalist was the thrust of her presentation. She spoke about a month ago at a conference titled ‘White Christian Nationalism: Politics Masquerading as Religion’. (More from…

  • Ardent Zionist: You Better Keep Your Enemies Closer

    Ardent Zionist: You Better Keep Your Enemies Closer

    Recently, a man introduced himself to me as an ardent Zionist. He put a subtle but noticeable emphasis on the word ardent. Later, I came across the reference to an ardent Zionist in my reading. Then I heard a scholar reference ardent Zionism in an interview. Since Zionism is an important topic, the recurring ‘ardent’…

  • Divorce Israel. Take Protections Out of the Party Platforms

    Divorce Israel. Take Protections Out of the Party Platforms

    We need to divorce Israel because of that country’s relentless assault on civilization and humanity, their actions against democracy, and their utter disrespect for America. In this election year, the obvious place for America to take a meaningful stance against Israeli debauchery, is to exclude them from any direct or implied consideration within the party…

  • World on the Brink: Youth Still Demand Justice

    World on the Brink: Youth Still Demand Justice

    Bravo to the beautiful youth who stand and demand justice. Protests at the high-dollar schools are getting a lot of attention, partly because these students are the ones who can actually afford to raise their heads up. However, it is quite universal, this youthful expectation that people should not slaughter each other. Left-right division spawns…