Paineful Truth

This week, MSNBC’s Chuck Todd was reporting on the Alabama Senate race. He had this to say about then-candidate Judge Roy Moore: Seeing an MSNBC host caring about the Constitution as written, is almost as shocking as it would be to see Colin Kaepernick stand for the National Anthem (or be a good quarterback). But let us hope that Chuck has developed a proper understanding of the need for original intent, and examine with an open mind the evidence of Roy Moore’s heresy. Chuck’s evidence was this quote from Judge Roy Moore: With just a hint of smugness, Chuck then informed his audience: “Now that’s just a taste of very fundamentalist views that have gotten him removed from office twice as Alabama’s chief justice.” Rights - Where Do They Come From? According to Chuck, Judge Roy Moore’s election should have you freaking out because he doesn’t believe in the Constitution as written. However, Chuck’s only evidence is a quote from Moore echoing the long-held, correct view...

You can learn a lot from YouTube. For instance, you can learn how to change your spark plugs in your '87 Honda. You can also learn that America's entertainment industry is, generally speaking, odious, soulless, and disgusting. I really enjoy watching movie trailers on YouTube. It’s saved countless hours of my life. Instead of wasting $15 and 2 ½ hours watching a ghastly movie, I can take consolation knowing that I saved $15 and only wasted 2 ½ minutes watching the ghastly movie’s trailer. However, there are times where saving $15 and only wasting 2 ½ minutes is not even a consolation. I had the extreme misfortune of watching a trailer for “Tragedy Girls”, a “dark comedy-horror film” (darn you, YouTube auto-play). Typically, I don’t point at one individual thing and say “Now this is what’s wrong with America.” However, in this case, I’ll make an exception. “Tragedy Girls” is what’s wrong with America. Make sure you’re current on your blood pressure medication, t...

I think that we’d all agree that: 1. Humans have certain God-given, inalienable (unable to be taken away from or given away by the possessor) rights. 2. America’s government was designed expressly to protect those rights. What Rights? So if we have certain basic human rights, then the question would follow, what are those rights? Our Founding Fathers believed that among those rights were life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Now, I wouldn’t say that I’m smarter than the Founding Fathers. But apparently Bernie Sanders thinks he is. Bernie believes that the Founding Fathers missed a couple things, such as the inalienable right to government payed for healthcare and free college. This may have you wondering, how many basic human rights are there? A basic human right implies that it’s basic, meaning when you strip away the frills and the non-essentials, you’re left with just the basics. According to Bernie Sanders, basic means your healthcare and college tuitio...

Our Founders made 2 things very clear: 1. Revolution is not something to be toyed with or taken lightly. 2. The reason for the revolution is just as important, if not more important, than the revolution itself. #1 Our Founding Fathers were students of history. We would do well to follow their example. While there are some exceptions (notably the American Revolution) most revolutions do not end well . The French Revolution, Zimbabwe, Tunisia, the Bolsheviks, Algeria, Uganda, the Fascists in Italy, and the list goes on. And while some may argue that Bernie Sanders isn’t calling for any kind of real, violent revolution, someone needs to tell that to his supporters , because apparently they haven’t gotten the message . Bernie’s brand of “ Democratic Socialism ” has a history of violent revolution, considering the fact that socialism is generally seen as the transition phase between capitalism and communism. Even if we’re just talking about revolution in the abs...

Last week I wrote about how dependence on the government is a poisonous mindset that is crippling America and her potential. And while many in this country do have that mindset, the response to the devastating effects of Hurricane Harvey have demonstrated that the vast majority of Americans do not. And nothing could make me happier. We’ve seen countless stories of heroic, self-sacrificing individuals, putting their own lives on the line to help their neighbors. We’ve seen millions of dollars pour into relief efforts from across the country. We’ve seen people risking life and limb, running into the face of danger because someone needed help. Nobody had to tell them to do it. Nobody had to pass a law through Congress. Nobody had to offer incentives. When push comes to shove, Americans can and will take care of themselves and their neighbors. The problem is, so often, they aren’t even given the chance. Politicians get into office with this warped understanding of what gov...