Here’s a question that has haunted humanity for centuries: Are we alone in the COSMOS? Most people’s gut reaction is “No way.” The COSMOS is so unimaginably vast — billions of galaxies, each with billions of stars — that it seems statistically impossible we’re the only intelligent life. The numbers feel overwhelming. Surely, somewhere out … Continue reading
Understanding Illinois’ $187.7 Billion Unfunded Liability
Illinois faces the highest debt-to-asset ratio of any U.S. state at 468.7%, meaning the state owes nearly $5 for every $1 in assets. The $187.7 billion net unfunded liability represents a structural deficit that requires either massive tax increases, spending cuts, constitutional pension reform, or a combination of all three to address. The delayed financial … Continue reading
Contemporary Misuse of ‘Racism’ in Immigration Discussions
The post critiques the misuse of “racism” in immigration discussions, arguing that concerns about unauthorized entries from Central and South America stem from legal and procedural objections rather than racial motives. It emphasizes the need to distinguish legitimate policy disagreements from actual racism to preserve the term’s significance and facilitate constructive dialogue. Continue reading
And Biden is still an idiot…after all these years…
In May 2009, my inaugural year for blogging, I wrote that I thought Biden was a idiot. Not sure why I decided to pick on Biden at that point but I did and you can see my post for details. In November 2019, I once again had to write that I thought Biden was an … Continue reading
Old enough to know better… still too young to care!
Approaching 65, I find little in common with my peers, gravitating instead towards those in their 30s to 50s. It seems to me that once people hit their early 40s, they begin to change, adopting the notion of “age appropriateness” for everything from speech to dress to hobbies, and even the company they keep, often … Continue reading