The Vice president is a breath away from the presidency. That can be scary. In the course of our history a vice president has been elevated to the presidency on the death of the sitting president eight times, several on extremely short notice. Some have risen to the occasion admirably, some less so. Historically, the selectionContinue reading “On Vice Presidents”
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On Kneeling (2)
Sports venues are returning, and kneeling seems to be back in vogue. OK, I know I may be swimming upstream. I know I will be stepping on the toes of a number of good-intentioned friends – – – I’m sorry, but “Taking a knee is a cheap way to take a stand.” And when kneelingContinue reading “On Kneeling (2)”
On Demonstrations and Such
Today in America we are facing three major crises – – An unprecedented pandemic, a serious economic downturn and widespread social upheaval. In time, the first two will pass. I am more worried about the third. The ability to demonstrate and to protest is a lawful means to draw attention to particular grievances and toContinue reading “On Demonstrations and Such”
On Protecting Property
I don’t recognize anymore where this country is headed. While peaceful protests are legal and guaranteed by the constitution, they certainly have gotten grossly out of hand on more than one occasion and in more than one place. Properties of uninvolved citizens have been burned down, vandalized and looted, and lives have been put inContinue reading “On Protecting Property”
On Pendulums
As we all learned in Physics 101, a pendulum is a mechanical device first put to use by Galileo in 1602. It was initially applied to scientific instruments and time pieces and was essential to clocks from 1658 until 1930 when it was replaced by the quartz crystal. The pendulum is simply a body massContinue reading “On Pendulums”
On BLM
The Black Lives Matter movement was probably overdue in bringing attention to the slow progress being made in addressing legitimate concerns that have been brewing for much too long. Typically, addressing a grievance begins with a search for the culprit. People tend to feel better about a bad thing if they can find someone, otherContinue reading “On BLM”
On Blacks
Originally posted on Views of a Common Man:
When Barak Obama was elected president in 2008, most of us knew little of him except that he was Black. He was elected with wide support of the White community and America was justly proud of itself. It had thrown off the yoke of Black denial and…
On Blacks
When Barak Obama was elected president in 2008, most of us knew little of him except that he was Black. He was elected with wide support of the White community and America was justly proud of itself. It had thrown off the yoke of Black denial and exclusion. Maybe we were a bit naïve. AlthoughContinue reading “On Blacks”
On History
Since its founding in 1776., America has advanced at a rapid pace, transitioning in short order from 13 disjointed colonies into the world’s foremost superpower. This was made possible by the bold efforts and relentless sacrifices of all those who called this place home. It was a journey often harrowing, frequently hazardous and repeatedly heartbreaking.Continue reading “On History”
On Protests
The right to protest in enshrined in our constitution. It confirms the right of all citizens to express their views, their frustrations and their demands for change. But as with every right we enjoy as Americans, it must be exercised in a responsible manner. The first amendment of the constitution says: “Congress shall make noContinue reading “On Protests”
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