Tag Archives: cognitive dissonance
The Message or the Messenger: The Mysterious Foundation For A Better Life
What is the Foundation for a Better Life, and should we trust its message? Continue reading
The Prince, The Sex Offender, and the Ethics of Friendship
Should we condemn individuals who have friends with serious character flaws or a history of unsavory acts? Or should we admire them for sticking with their friends when everyone else is turning against them? Continue reading
Five Ethics Questions and Answers: Bristol Palin’s Undeserved Survival On “Dancing With the Stars”
Bristol Palin’s elevation to “star” status based on her mother’s accomplishments alone is inherently unfair and unjust, not to mention dumb. Unfortunately, in 2010, it is unethical conduct that is as American as apple pie. Continue reading
Oscar, Jean Luc-Godard, and the Ethics of Honoring Talented Creeps
I think it would send a powerful and legitimate message if the Academy gave Godard his honorary Oscar in an empty room. The message: we admire your work, but we don’t respect you. Continue reading
Obama’s “Enemies,” Pat Caddell, and the Cognitive Dissonance Misdirection
Now, as the media’s favorite politicians and party teeter on electoral disaster, its favorite President uttered a disturbing word in reference to his political opponents. The word was “enemies,” and he told a Hispanic network interviewer that those enemies needed to be “punished.” Once again, themainstream media ignored it, leaving the criticism to conservative bloggers, Fox, and Sean Hannity. A week after the remarks, however, a Democratic pollster and commentator, Pat Caddell, collaborated with Doug Schoen on a powerful op-ed for the Washington Post. Continue reading
Filed under Government & Politics, Journalism & Media, Leadership, Professions, U.S. Society
Primary Ethics: Good and Bad Results for Civic Diligence
Nepotism is unfair and an abuse of power; hereditary dynasties are un-democratic, based on bloodline rather than merit; and both are the result of civic indifference by Americans who take self-government for granted. This week, the principles of ethical government broke even, at least on that front. Continue reading
Filed under Citizenship, Government & Politics, History, Leadership, U.S. Society
Ethics Dunces: Charlie Rangel’s Birthday Celebrants
If there ever was a year for Rep. Rangel to have a nice, quiet, private birthday dinner at home with a few friends, this is it. Continue reading
