Cultures Of Dependence

Just a few weeks before I was born, Lyndon Baines Johnson gave his first State of The Union address since becoming President upon the death of John F. Kennedy. The full text of the address is a fascinating read, especially within the context of LBJ’s...

The Power of Hate

For hate’s sake, I spit my last breath at thee. – Captain Ahab An article from last summer, Ten Reasons Why I Am No Longer a Leftist, offers powerful indictment of what the modern Left has devolved into. The points made are strong, with three in particular...

The Defenestration of Principles

The recent release of a report on the CIA’s interrogation of suspected terrorists has brought quite a spectacle to the political blogosphere. The report, its obvious political purpose notwithstanding, has served a useful unintended purpose: it has exposed to the...

Malice or Incompetence

During the last few years’ perambulations through Internet message boards and comments sections, I’ve come to notice a not-uncommon accusation, typically originating from conservative quarters, regarding President Obama’s intent towards the nation....

We’re Not Violent

I watched an episode of the CBS television detective series Elementary, titled No Lack of Void, last night. For those not familiar with the show, it’s a modern telling of the Sherlock Holmes story, set in New York City, with Jonny Lee Miller as Holmes and Lucy...