Social and Cultural Issues
The things that go beyond politics in our local and state communities
Social Values are Extremely Important
by KLH (liberal)
Published: September 30, 2011
I am arguing that voting based on social values is as important as voting based on economic policy.
Economic Crisis and the Normalcy Bias
by Bill Gee (centrist)
Published: August 2, 2011
The deal is done, disaster has been avoided, we can go back to our normal lives. Or can we?
THE PENDING REBELLION
by Mavis Mathews (conservative)
Published: July 15, 2011
Rebellion is the flavor of the year. Will the USA succeed in rebelling against corporate rule?
Turning 40
by Russell W. Dickson (libertarian)
Published: March 2, 2011
Today is the first day of the rest of my life or so I have been told. This morning I treated my wife to a salvo of creaks, pops and groans as I sat up in bed, turned off the alarm clock and made my slow trudge to the coffee pot -- my first day as a 40-year-old man, I thought as I looked in on my 10-year-old boy laying snuggly in his bed
Intercaste marriages illegal
by Kamala Sarup (centrist)
Published: March 2, 2011
I know that arranged weddings in South Asia, India and Nepal are mandated by our society, but I believe that the bride and groom must share compatibility in terms of their future, careers, beliefs, values and lifestyles, which are important. Therefore, it should be a woman's choice as to the kind of person she wants to have for a husband and with whom to share her life.
Texting and Driving Kills
by Russell W. Dickson (libertarian)
Published: March 1, 2011
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation cell phone distractions cause some 600,000 crashes, 330,000 injuries, and 3,000 deaths. This works out to more than 1,643 crashes, 904 injuries, and 8 deaths each day.
DOCTORS ARE OPTIONAL
by Mavis Mathews (conservative)
Published: February 12, 2011
Black Deception
by Darwyn (centrist)
Published: May 7, 2010
The New House Negro
In Equality
by Rimfrel (libertarian)
Published: April 6, 2010
Equality of results precludes a happy quality of results.
Divide and Conquer: The Quiet War
by Michael Maier (libertarian)
Published: April 5, 2010
A long term war that is used to dismantle a country one piece at a time through money, color, education and religion.
What is the Cocoon?
by D. H. McCormick (libertarian)
Published: March 29, 2010
This introductory article describes the Cocoon and discusses the goals of the column.
The Injustice of Social Justice
by Michael Maier (libertarian)
Published: March 20, 2010
An explanation of Social Justice and how it would not work in America
Fools' Rules
by John Kozy (liberal)
Published: March 3, 2010
Should law be based on rules or principles? What is the its goal? To enact rules that authorities want people to obey or to outlaw wrongdoing? The former allows the law to be used to make people conform. But conformity and freedom are incompatible. Rules-based systems turn people into sheep, allowing them to live without making moral choices. Maybe people prefer that; if so, any hope of alleviating the human condition must be abandoned, since sheep are easily led to the sheering.
Cycles in History
by foxpup (libertarian)
Published: February 28, 2010
This is actually a reply to the wonderful article written by Jim Quinn titled "21st Century Breakdown"
Above all else, A Realist.
by D.R. Starr II (centrist)
Published: January 11, 2010
In a perfect world..........???
Ethics defined by the needs of survival
by SovereignJim (libertarian)
Published: December 19, 2009
The start of civilization is defined as that point in time when humans learned to increase the bounty of nature by their own efforts. This increase was brought about by cultivating plants and by herding animals. Prior to this event a group had to possess control over an area sufficient to sustain them by hunting and gathering from what nature provided.
Nobel? That's No Prize
by John Kozy (liberal)
Published: October 22, 2009
Excellent journalism was never a priority of Joseph Pulitzer's, and the prizes reflect it. So does the mainstream press which is yellower than ever in both the conventional journalistic sense and the colloquial sense of cowardly. Even worse, however, are the Nobels. They are almost always given to those committed to Western civilization and Capitalism. So now Obama has gotten the prize. Why was it awarded to him? Because he is a protector of the economic status quo and a hegemonist—a true child of a decadent civilization. The deadly arms manufacturer would be highly pleased.
Calling All 'Real' Men, Liberal Women Need You!
by Larry Warrick (libertarian)
Published: September 7, 2009
A self-professed ex-liberal gets emotional about the consequences of her decisions. Also, I got this really inexpensive bridge in Nevada I'm selling.....
RE: AIG Bonuses - "Americans are immature twits" - Jim Babka, Downsize DC
by creator (libertarian)
Published: March 23, 2009
One of the founders of Downsize DC today accused Americans of being "immature twits" in the way they have responded to the AIG bonus scandal. Considering the facts, can you disagree with him?
The value of change
by -savoy (libertarian)
Published: January 20, 2009
I have been told repeatedly that I am quite pessimistic about the "change" that Obama is bringing to America. I believe that I have complete justification for this distrust.
Patriots
by P Hedt (libertarian)
Published: December 24, 2008
What does it mean to be a patriot in our time?
The New Freedom
by Lou Poumakis (libertarian)
Published: November 18, 2008
Freedom from God and his law necessitates the carriage of a great deal of baggage most people don't think about very much.
Robots, Clones, And Androids
by Dan Steward (libertarian)
Published: November 17, 2008
Future technology will likely allow us to create robots/androids that look & think like us. Likewise for human clones. How should we handle the ethical concerns and keep them from becoming mere slaves?
CURIOUS ABOUT CHAOS
by Mavis Mathews (conservative)
Published: November 16, 2008
My introduction to quantum physics and how it led to a common denominator between science and religion: lack of proof.
Of Course Libertarians Oppose Proposition 8
by Rob Power (libertarian)
Published: September 30, 2008
Libertarians are near-unanimous in opposition to Proposition 8 on the California ballot, which would amend the Constitution to end the right of same-sex couples to marry.
Subversion and Religious Pluralism
by Lou Poumakis (libertarian)
Published: August 24, 2008
What's wrong with the idea that everyone should be free to practice and promote his own religious views?
Real Love vs. Fake Love
by Dan Steward (libertarian)
Published: August 22, 2008
Real love is freedom, fake love is slavery. Which one do you subscribe to?
LETTER TO THE ETHERS
by Mavis Mathews (conservative)
Published: August 13, 2008
Having second thoughts about joining in with a gathering of protestors. Questions that I asked myself had more than one answer as most serious considerations do. What is a public demonstration, really?
ADAM AND APPLE
by Mavis Mathews (conservative)
Published: August 8, 2008
Just musing about an incident that was breaking news back in 1997. It happened in the Oval Office, they said, in an attempt to impeach President Clinton.
Fair - The Other F-Word
by Dan Steward (libertarian)
Published: August 3, 2008
Is something done in the name of fairness really fair to us all?
Getting off the grid and other solutions
by Gwen Caldwell (libertarian)
Published: July 18, 2008
Our country is bankrupt, untold thousands have lost their homes, food and gas prices continue to rise and the good news is?
The New Yorker, The Obamas, and the Masses
by Tully (libertarian)
Published: July 15, 2008
Phil Gramm was almost right. We're not a nation of whiners..we're a nation of easily-insulted crybabies.
Digital Burn Heats Up Isolation
by Aaron Wolfe (libertarian)
Published: July 12, 2008
If a book burns in cyberspace, does it make a sound?
Heller, the victory of Pyrrhus.
by Michael Stahl (libertarian)
Published: June 26, 2008
The Gun case is a true victory, but accepts in victory the tools of defeat.
Lucas and Spielberg top the list of public profiteers of Conspiracy Idiocy
by Nickalis N. Tower (libertarian)
Published: May 28, 2008
With Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull raking in the dollars, prior ufo profiteers have been smashed by Lucas and Spielberg.
In obedience there can be no self.
by Michael Stahl (libertarian)
Published: May 11, 2008
The problem, and paradox of privacy in America is as much a symptom of subjugation of the individual as it is an effect of tyranny.
Cyborgs, Science Rock Stars and Seoul
by Sherry Baker (libertarian)
Published: May 8, 2008
Report from South Korea and the World Science Forum of Neuroscientists
Expelled
by Right Rev. Rowland (libertarian)
Published: April 23, 2008
I took my children to see Ben Stein's movie, 'Expelled, No Intelligence allowed' about the debate between Darwinistic evolution and Intelligent Design proponents. Turns out, there isn't much of a debate. This is only because those who hold the power in academia don't want to talk about it. Sad, really, because at some point in our lives, we all want to talk about it.
To Danica: I wish I was there!
by Nickalis N. Tower (libertarian)
Published: April 20, 2008
Nick Flint offers his congratulations to Danica Patrick on the completion of her childhood dream of being on top in racing.
Growing Carrots for Freedom and for America
by Melinda Pillsbury-Foster (libertarian)
Published: April 19, 2008
It is the moments that stay with you through life that matter. What you take to the bank can lose its value, those never will.
Crime in the Name of Religion
by Scotch Moose (libertarian)
Published: April 16, 2008
Freedom of religion is not a license to break the law. But the law is not permitted to establish religion.
The Wisdom of the Crowd Begs the Progressive Definition of Wisdom
by Jahfre Fire Eater (libertarian)
Published: April 15, 2008
The Value of the Individual versus The Wisdom of the Crowd. Which side are you on?
Think You're Free? Think Again!
by creator (libertarian)
Published: April 4, 2008
Will Barack, Hillary, or McCain make you any freer? Ron Paul is always talking about Freedom. Are YOU free? Take this simple test.
The New American Family: The State's Professional Parents
by Gwen Caldwell (libertarian)
Published: March 25, 2008
Professional parents are becoming the new trend in American family values. Foster parents,residential group homes, adoptive parents. What is happening?
The New American Family: The State's Professional Parents
by Gwen Caldwell (libertarian)
Published: March 25, 2008
Professional parents are becoming the new trend in American family values. Foster parents,residential group homes, adoptive parents. What is happening?
Intolerance hinders Democracy
by Samuel Lacks (liberal)
Published: March 24, 2008
Why it is impotant that we take notice of the bigotry within our countries.
Prayer For Peace
by Kipper Mathews (libertarian)
Published: March 13, 2008
Join us at Earthdance for a once a year Global prayer that takes place at 300 locations in 60 countries, so far.
Interestingly enough...
by Michael (libertarian)
Published: March 11, 2008
Mutation always equals a loss of existent genetic make up within a species and historically world hunger has more to do with distribution than production...
Modern Light upon a Mystery from an Ancient Text...
by Michael (libertarian)
Published: March 11, 2008
"...and the sons of men in those days took from the cattle of the earth, the beasts of the field and the fowls of the air, and taught the mixture of animals of one species with the other, in order therewith to provoke the Lord; and God saw the whole earth and it was corrupt, for all flesh had corrupted its ways upon the earth, all men and all animals..."The Book of Jasher 4:18
Genetic Engineering: Science or Serendipity
by Michael (libertarian)
Published: March 11, 2008
A lot of the GE debate is after-the-fact; it is post mortum. The multi-national corporations have already done it; it is released into the environment in many forms already...
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