Missiles, Drones, Death and Chaos

Three stories dominate today’s news. One is the conflict between Israel and Iran. Second is the planned “No Kings” demonstations in various American cities and the probably unrelated murderous attacks against two Minnesota state legislators. Third is the scheduled Washington parade to celebrate our army’s 250th anniversary. Israel hit Iran with a targeted and apparently […]

Murphy’s Delusion

In a recent interview Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut opined that the moral cost for Israel is too high when one considers the probability of 8,000 civilian deaths, including 3,000 children, as it continues it assault on Gaza. Other Democrat Party leaders are also suggesting a temporary ceasefire. What would Murphy have advised in August […]

How Much Can You Hate?

I have never understood the reason so many people hate President Trump so much.  I understand why they dislike him.  He sometimes appears arrogant, vain, and petty.  He does not seem to have a sense of humor, and he suffers from a deficit of magnanimity.  Nevertheless, I see no indication that he is an evil […]

An Evangelical’s Dilemma

Journalists and television pundits often appear puzzled by the fact that so many American Evangelical Christians support President Trump and are very hesitant to criticize him.  To them it seems inconsistent that these people ally themselves with a thrice married, philandering, rude, and often crude individual who often engages or has engaged in behavior at […]