Once the human mind has favored certain views, it pulls
everything else into agreement with and support for them.
Should they be outweighed by more powerful countervailing
considerations, it either fails to notice these, or scorns them,
or makes fine distinctions in order to neutralize or reject
them . . . thereby leaving untouched the authority of its
previous position.… read more “Delusion”
Why Arabs Lose Wars – Middle East Forum
https://www.meforum.org/middle-east-quarterly/why-arabs-lose-wars
Excellent article. It shows functionally why meritocracies perform much better than socialistic systems.
Universities
The university system is a titanic waste of resources. Let’s switch to a trusted testing system. Basically, have a thorough knowledge and skill test for any career (doctor, engineer, lawyer, etc) that anyone can pay to take and pass.
Wife and Son First Time Running a Lawnmower
Guns
In 2023, the US had less than 47,000 gun deaths. A large majority of those deaths were suicides, which, in my opinion, everyone in a free country should have the right to do.
Think of how many people died in the Ukraine – Russia war or the Palestine – Israel war. Our gun rights in America are a very strong discouragement to anyone invading us.… read more “Guns”
Learning Land Development
TIL a Virginia man discovered he had unintentionally left his phone recording before undergoing a colonoscopy, and while he was under anesthesia, it captured audio of medical staff mocking him. In 2015, a jury awarded him $500,000 for defamation, medical malpractice, and punitive damages. : todayilearned
All medical procedures should have video recordings.
TIL a Virginia man discovered he had unintentionally left his phone recording before undergoing a colonoscopy, and while he was under anesthesia, it captured audio of medical staff mocking him. In 2015, a jury awarded him $500,000 for defamation, medical malpractice, and punitive damages.
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Celebration!
Today marks 1,000 days since I last drank any alcohol and 275 days since I last had caffeine! I like being me again 🙂
Right vs Left Should Not Matter
How do we reduce the high political tensions in America? How do we reduce the rage the two sides feel towards one another?
The left is afraid Trump is going to be a dictator. The left thinks the right has evil policies against immigrants and LGBTQ people. The left thinks the right is fascist.
The right is afraid the left will take away their right to bear arms and then their other rights like the freedom of speech and their liberties to live their life as they see fit.… read more “Right vs Left Should Not Matter”
Tyler Robinson’s father
Imagine being Tyler Robinson’s father. You see blurred surveillance photos of a shooter who looks a lot like your son. You remember a recent family dinner where your son said Charlie Kirk was full of hate and spread hate. You ask him, “Son, is this you?”
You can remember the tiny infant being born, the cute little toddler, the very smart student who got a full ride to college.… read more “Tyler Robinson’s father”