Monthly Archives: February 2015

The Case For Female Circumcision

Posted on February 27, 2015 by johnrachel

What twisted logic could possibly justify such an inhumane, degrading and completely offensive practice, perhaps the ultimate assault on the dignity of females __ the mutilation of their genitals? Why would you want to know? Continue reading →

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What is more evil than pure evil?

Posted on February 24, 2015 by johnrachel

Hitler was given a pass by the German people on his less than savory activities, the collateral damage, all the unpleasant but necessary slaughter required to achieve the greater glory of Germany. Is this the example we should be following when our own leaders implement genocidal wars, support homicidal regimes, torture and kill ‘enemies’, often innocent people who never have the opportunity to defend themselves? Continue reading →

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I really like them!

Posted on February 16, 2015 by johnrachel

Image isn’t everything when it comes to good leadership. More important are good policies and integrity. Continue reading →

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Along Came Joe

Posted on February 9, 2015 by johnrachel

Some criticize Vice-President Biden for his gaffs. His gaffs are trivial compared to the actual stands he has taken over the years on a wide variety of issues. Continue reading →

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United?

Posted on February 2, 2015 by johnrachel

What does the ‘united’ in United States of America now stand for? What exactly during these contentious, deeply divisive, tragically troubled times does it mean? Were we ever united? Or is it just more boilerplate mythology that allows us to hide from the real truth? Can we ever rise above the conflict, confrontation, divisiveness, the ‘us’ (we the conquerors) vs. ‘them’ (slaves, Native Americans) world view, that was and still is the historical foundation for our national unity? Continue reading →

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