Inspired by the outrage at Mitt Romney’s dismissal of the 47 percent of voters who pay no federal income tax, a friend of mine penned a piece of poetry, which he has kindly allowed me to share: Obama’s formation was … Continue reading
I am for liberty, generally speaking. But I am not a libertarian because libertarianism is less about liberty than about having easy answers to difficult political issues. You don’t think so? Consider how many proud libertarians have signed on to … Continue reading
Most creations myths are quite silly, starting with things like a giant egg or snake or rock. But not the ancient Hebrew account of creation in the first chapter of Genesis, traditionally attributed to Moses. The Genesis account actually makes … Continue reading
I picked a bad time to begin a blog. The next two weeks were taken up with the Republican and Democratic national conventions. I hate pep rallies (always have), I loathe political speeches (too much like my day job), and … Continue reading
I don’t like what I’m doing now. I don’t like saying to the world, “Hey, look at me!” It conflicts with my sense of modesty and the value I place on self-restraint. But I’m a writer, and I’m writer because … Continue reading
