Category Archives: History
Insidious Bias: CNN’s “Question of the Day”
OK, I really mean it this time: no more Carol Costello! Continue reading
For My Father
As my Dad’s birthday approaches, a nearly forgotten poem he loved that still has wisdom to convey. Continue reading
Ethics Hero Emeritus: Jackie Robinson (1919-1972)
A strong argument could be made that the most significant event that occurred on April 15 took place in 1947, in Brooklyn, New York, whenJackie Robinson ran out to his position at first base as a member of the Brooklyn Dodgers, and became the first African- American to play baseball in the Major Leagues since the earliest years of the game. Continue reading
Filed under Character, Ethics Heroes, History, Race, Sports, U.S. Society
“Titanic” Ethics
It would be ethical, on this centennial of the Titanic tragedy, for those in a position to do so to make a concerted effort to honor the victims and their families by honoring the truth. Thanks to James Cameron and his movie, this is impossible. Continue reading
Why Does American Public Education Stink? The Answer: Incompetence, Stupidity, and Fear. The Proof: THIS…
The NY Department of Education has banned education. You think I’m kidding. Continue reading
Filed under Education, History, Religion and Philosophy, Science & Technology, U.S. Society
Unethical Quote of the Week: President Obama (Sigh!)
President Obama intentionally misled the public about history, the law, and the Supreme Court. Otherwise, he was right on the money. Continue reading
Filed under Ethics Quotes, Government & Politics, History, Law & Law Enforcement, Leadership
Here’s a Proposal: Republicans Stop Saying That Obama’s a Muslim, and Democrats Stop Saying that The Supreme Court “Stole” The Presidency For Bush
Democrats still like to spread the lie that Al Gore could have been President. Continue reading
Dear President Obama: Show Some Respect. President Hayes Earned It.
President Obama showed his own ignorance by denigrating President Rutherford B. Hayes, a great American who would never have treated Obama in such a disrespectful manner. Continue reading
Filed under Character, Etiquette and manners, Government & Politics, History, Leadership
Comment of the Day: “A Last Word on the Kevin Coffay Sentence”
The Comment of the Day suggests that brain chemistry isn’t the main reason today’s teens are irresponsible. Continue reading →
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