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a day ago
9 min

Justice As Lincoln's Ultimate Barometer

"With malice toward none, with charity for all" is perhaps the best remembered phrase uttered by any American President . It is also the mo

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Jan 2
11 min

Grace As Our Greatest National Heritage

Many have said that our democracy is built on an idea. I agree. Equally true is that it is based on the grace of its citizenry . . .

A Primer On Legal Ethics And Election Challenges

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Dec 7, 2020
5 min

A Primer On Legal Ethics And Election Challenges

If you have been trying to follow the legal boxing match that has been taking place following the election you might have missed that it ...

Are You Bat Shit Crazy? Here's A 6 Question Test!

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Aug 16, 2020
11 min

Are You Bat Shit Crazy? Here's A 6 Question Test!

Just because the world has gone BSC does not mean that you have been personally infected. As a public service, I have developed six question

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Jun 29, 2020
3 min

Guest Column - Peace is a Privilege!

Here’s the thing, though: peaceful conflict resolution does not work in some (often not-PG13) situations. Particularly, in situations where

I'm Flummoxed And It's Time To Talk Tachles

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Jun 18, 2020
16 min

I'm Flummoxed And It's Time To Talk Tachles

We cannot waste this moment. It's time to put on our big boy and big girl pants and talk tachles about race.

Guest Column - Why I Chose Donald Trump For President

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Jun 6, 2020
2 min

Guest Column - Why I Chose Donald Trump For President

I initially choose Donald Trump for President of the United States because I did not like the Democratic politics in 2016 nor did I trust Hi

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May 7, 2020
5 min

Why Doesn't Everyone Agree With Me?

Anyone who has read this Blog should have realized that I am not a fan of our Dear Leader. If there is any doubt, let me lay it to rest. ...

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Apr 26, 2020
4 min

A Cool Tattoo Or The Life Of Grandmas

So what is more important to you? Getting a cool Covid-19 tattoo or protecting the health of your or someone else's grandmother. Now tatt...

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Apr 21, 2020
3 min

Why I Am So Angry At Donald J. Trump

This is why I am so angry at our President. His primary job as he sees it is getting himself reelected. So when the issue of why

A Clown's Tour Of The White House - Part 1

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Apr 17, 2020
3 min

A Clown's Tour Of The White House - Part 1

What they don't get is when you are the King Clown its NEVER your fault.

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Apr 11, 2020
3 min

The Accident Of Birth

But that brings me to the coronavirus and what is happening today. My kids and I have been sheltering in place for more than two weeks now.

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