Where's My Candidate?
The 2016 presidential election is about to draw to a merciful close, and the whole affair made me consider the qualities I want most in a candidate for the highest office in the land.
The Kennedy Assassination - 50 Years On
Many of those who know me know that I have long been interested in the Kennedy Assassination. If the topic comes up, I'm often asked what my take on the case is - who do I think "dunnit"? In something of a magnum opus, offer my perspectives on the case, and my opinions as to its true nature. None of this is original research, and a basic understanding of the case and its times is useful, but not necessary.
Agree with these opinions!
The Founding Fathers
In contemporary politics, one of the things which I find particularly irritating is the misrepresentation of the founding fathers and the misappropriation of their legacy by those seeking to advance some issue or another.
Voter ID Laws
I understand the concerns, but you can't escape the logic of voter ID laws.
A Quick Primer on the History of MLB
I threw this together quickly because I've heard a lot of incorrect commentary by sportswriters and TV talking heads lately about this or that team's history. It's a quick, fun look back at over 150 years of major league history, with a focus on the lineage of the current 30 teams.
Our Highest Obligation to Others
Against the backdrop of a resurgence in identity politics, I thought it necessary to express what I still believe is the correct way in which to interact with others.
Two Great Lies
The civil turmoil in our country today can be traced in part, I believe, to the influence of two fundamental lies.