We Need a Mass Movement—Now
December 17, 2025 – A few months ago, opinionator David Brooks called for a “mass movement” against Trump. But he stopped short of offering himself to lead the movement. Despite […]
Tag Archives: Politics
Atonement for the Sin of Exhaustion
September 22, 2025 – I’m a Jew but not a believer. I gave up most ritual observance years ago and I don’t attend services. But I do still hold on […]
The Dilemma of Israel and Palestine
October 9, 2023 – We’re tired of this. Every few years Israel is at war with its Arab neighbors. When it’s over, people mourn the dead, but nothing is resolved. […]
Ukraine, Not “The Ukraine”
2022-03-10 – Last time I wrote about labels. I’m writing about them again. This time it’s about Ukraine. But the principle is the same. I call people what they want […]
I May Have Contradictory Opinions on Ukraine
2022-03-03 – I may have contradictory opinions on Ukraine. My first reaction when I learned about Vladimir Putins pre-invasion threats was to let the Europeans handle it. The United States […]
Facebook Is After Me for Violating Community Standards – I Said “Jew”
2022-02-24 – Twice this week, Facebook reprimanded me. What do you think about that? A couple of days ago I responded to a post about church congregation size. I responded, […]
Why Going to Mars Is a Bad Idea . . . (Sorta)
2022-02-14 – Let me start by saying that I hope someone goes to Mars during my lifetime. I’m not leaving the planet anytime soon, but considering the gargantuan task of […]
Heads, I Win . . . There Is No Other Side of the Coin
2022-02-07 – We had a conversation with a COVID vaccine “skeptic.” This person is not an anti-vaxxer. She and her family are vaccinated. But she’s “done.” She doesn’t want anymore […]
M-I-C-K-E-Y MAUS
2022-02-03 – Let me say first that I have never read Maus, by Art Spiegelman. I was aware that the book existed when the Tennessee ban hit the news. I’ve […]
Denial of Bail
2022-01-27 – Today’s post is just food for thought. It needs some research. So it’s just a question. Here is a story about a January 6 rioter who is being […]
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