Category Archives: Splendor

The short answer is, “It’s all of it.” Yes, literally, just as it reads: Every instance of ethics and morality is built wholly of the subjunctive, and nothing else. What does this mean? Why is it true? That’s a slightly … Continue reading →

From an opinion piece I wrote in the North County Times. Any comments or suggestions about how to address the commenters is much appreciated. The recession has taken its toll on every working American, from the entry-level employee to the … Continue reading →

I’m totally digging the contretemps in Wisconsin. My take is that a lot of formerly-innocent Americans are seeing the naked grasping of Rotarian Socialism in a new way. Even without 2008, I think most people got it that business and … Continue reading →

A Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Willie story “It’s important to remember. That public service. Is a great sacrifice.” “Good… Good…” Manny Kant said that. “Most of the government employees I know. Are at their desks. As early as ten every morning. And … Continue reading →

I want to be the man she sees when she looks at me. That’s a country song, ain’t it? It’s the first line of the hook. That’s fun for me, and everything like that is fun for me, but it’s … Continue reading →

Here’s the political issue that matters: Government is crime. When your local City Hall tells you which trees you must plant in your yard, that’s a crime against you. When your state taxes your income in order to give your … Continue reading →

Here’s what the Republicans won last night, most probably: The opportunity to be left holding the bag if the whole creaking kleptocracy crashes. Here’s what they mostly can’t do, at least not right away: Cut spending or taxes. A huge … Continue reading →

Our 18 year old daughter left for college a month ago- the first kid to leave the nest- so I’ve been thinking about watching my kids grow up. How they were, how they are, thinking about their friends, their attitudes. We’ve been talking about life, politics, society, all the things that young adults on the cusp of full adulthood think about. I really like the people my kids are becoming, but more than that, I really like their generation, tattoos and all.
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A friend said this on the phone: “I’m sorry this is taking me so long. I’m really bad at computers.” My reply: “Why would you say it that way?” “Huh?” “I understand that you’re reporting on what you see as … Continue reading →

Imagine this: You are the High Priest of a nomadic tribe following a herd of foraging sheep. When the tribe needs food, a beast is slain and the meat is shared equally. The political structure is hierarchical, but even the … Continue reading →