August 16, 2014

A Cogent Policy on Terrorism

I.S.I.S. continues its march, and things in Iraq have deteriorated -- from bad -- to worse -- to gruesome. As reported on Fox News, “They (I.S.I.S.) have beheaded, mutilated, raped, stoned and even crucified those whose behavior is “unIsl...

June 29, 2014

Who Finances the Terrorists?

Reports of deadly terrorist attacks are a regular feature of each day’s news -- just like the weather report. Who bears the responsibility for these grisly murders? The obvious culprits are those who plan and carry out the attacks. Also guil...

June 16, 2014

Human Nature and the Tea Party

After Eric Cantor’s dramatic loss in Virginia, many now feel that traditional Conservative principles may soon prevail within the Republican Party. I doubt it. It is very easy for talk show hosts and columnists to be “ideologically ...

June 11, 2014

The Same Fatal Flaw

“A pot owned by partners does not become cold, nor does it cook.” This ancient Jewish aphorism found in the Talmud (Eruvin 3a) is discussing a situation of shared responsibility. The text is saying that when a pot is used by one person...

March 28, 2014

Two Modern False Gods

False god #1, the UN My late father looked at things in a very direct and no-nonsense way. Years back, there was a large national bureaucracy that actively solicited money in our area. Their superb PR bowled people over, and many were convinced th...

March 13, 2014

Why does the President Continue to Support ObamaCare?

Senator Ted Cruz from Texas seems to be a rising political star who deserves to be much admired. Very refreshingly, unlike the “Old Pro” Republicans, he speaks out forthrightly, unabashedly, and persuasively against such things as the Fed...