Beating the Strawman:  If I Only Had a Brain

Beating the Strawman: If I Only Had a Brain

The essay was submitted by Arthur C. Donart, Ph. D.  It is first in a series. “The Wizard of Oz” is a classic, and so is the strawman, Scarecrow.  Politicians also love using a “Strawman.”  Building a strawman means simply...
U. S. Foreign Policy Principle Number One:  Hypocrisy

U. S. Foreign Policy Principle Number One: Hypocrisy

A hypocrite is a person who puts on an appearance of virtue while acting in a way that contradicts one’s stated beliefs.  Our Federal Government’s foreign policy is a good example of hypocrisy.  As a Nation, we profess a belief in democracy,...
Enhanced Medicare for All:  A Right to Life Issue

Enhanced Medicare for All: A Right to Life Issue

The Jeopardy quiz show answer is, “Medicare for All.”  Medicare for All is truly a pro-life issue.  The Affordable Care Act (ACA) helped many Americans get health insurance.  However, it did not resolve the ongoing problem of ensuring that...
Politicians, Taxes, and Lies:  Who Is Looking Out for You?

Politicians, Taxes, and Lies: Who Is Looking Out for You?

I cannot remember an election when taxes have not been an issue.  Prior to every election we get pelted with the same crap.  The Republicans will parade themselves around as the Party of fiscal responsibility, even though they have proven, time and time...