Maybe the social malaise is as simple as the lack of moral leadership worldwide in politics and religion, education, and business. Whatever the reason(s), we are in deep doodoo, and only we can get ourselves out of it!
Tag Archives: politics
The Scariest Man in America
It wasn’t too long ago that I considered Newt Gingrich a candidate for the worst of the worst. A little while later, my more progressive college students considered Dick Cheney to be the most evil man in America—but he managed to raise Lynne Cheney, so he can’t be all bad. Then there were the TrumpContinue reading “The Scariest Man in America”
The Queen of Excess: Staying at a Good Paris Address
Instead, I’ll write about the fear permeating my European friends’ thoughts and fears. The polls and news from the USA predicted a red wave that would create a political tsunami. Trump was announcing a run for president in 2024, and everyone agreed that Biden was too old to hold back the tidal wave. I started to consider not returning home. I had voted early before leaving for France, but maybe I would indefinitely delay my return to the States.
I Am Little and the Bear is Big
“But you wanted to hunt the bear. Here is the bear. We do not go.” “Please, granddad. I’m only little, and the bear is big.”
NY Times: “The Rise and Fall of Monkeypox”
According to the New York Times headlines, Monkeypox is all but gone. Are there lessons to be learned? In the Atlanta area, there are two obvious reasons for the rapid decline of Monkeypox. Local public health agencies quickly opened accessible vaccination clinics. The gay community came willingly and appreciative. They came in droves. While we can’t compareContinue reading “NY Times: “The Rise and Fall of Monkeypox”“
Duplicity of Political Parties and Politicians
How do we respond to rediculous political maneuvering? We vote. But we vote for a person, not a political party.
Shopping, Stereotypes, and the Double Standard
Whether it be 1993, 2020, or 1762, the double standard exists, as does the glass ceiling of power.
Cicadas and Tree Frogs
While I walked, my thoughts turned to the Warren Court, a liberal court diametrically opposite the current Roberts Court. I even remember the “Impeach Earl Warren” billboards that lined the highways, mainly those on the roads headed south.
When Pro-Life Becomes Anti-Life
Buddhists have a story of four friends who worked together to accomplish good. We need to do that as well.
The Rise of the Despicables
Ah, not to worry! We will probably die from climate change before we are destroyed by weapons of mass destruction. If you are as old as me, you probably hope that it doesn’t happen before you leave this life due to natural causes.
Carole J. Garrison 