Support Elizabeth Warren

Original version posted at Truth Dig as a comment. Elizabeth Warren reminds me of Florence Nightingale the great reformer who changed hospital systems for the better during the Victorian era. What Florence faced back then, Elizabeth now confronts, a phalanx of bureaucrats.  For every opponent that falters, one of a thousand will step into the …

Paul Ryan’s lack of Moral Compass and Compassion on Abortion

Romneys VP pick is a piece of work. Paul Ryan said Rape is a “method of conception.” He said this in defense of his views on abortion with no exception for rape. The video linked to his pic  ->   Leaving aside the trivial truism. I realize that thieving is a method of personal gain. …

Study Finds Fox News Viewers Least Informed Of All Viewers

Study Finds Fox News Viewers Least Informed Of All Viewers Read More: Fox News Less Informed, Fox News Study, Fox News, Farleigh Dickinson, Fox News Fairleigh Dickinson,Media News Writeonwater Commented 2 hours ago in Media “Suggestibility burdens many of us. As long as this willingness to be led exists there will be people who take advantage of it. But doesn’t this happen …

Chauvinist Men and Fathers

Assuming the age of consent, any father who can’t bear the thought of his daughter discovering healthy sexuality let alone clinging to the sheets in ecstasy with a lover of her choice (of any sex or race) is a chauvinist – among other things. I am not saying he may not love and care for …

Low Effort Thinking and Conservative Criticism

If Dr. Eidelman’s study in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin  linking conservatives to “Low Effort Thinking” is flawless. Many arguments based on his data amount to personal attacks I.E. conservatives are stupid. Insolence won’t help explain or solve any problem. Conservatism rests on ideals so now lets have a real life metaphor to change our …