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News of the Week (April 6th, 2025)

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Firing Line Friday: Should We Choose Our Presidents Differently?

     In the hopes of encouraging a more civil, and illuminating, discourse, here is another episode of William F. Buckley, Jr.’s “Firing Line”.      The method of choosing our President is not a new one. Over two hundred years ago that method … Continue reading

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Quick Takes – Presidential Apotheosis: Birthday National Holiday; International Airport; Mount Rushmore.

     Another “quick takes” on items where there is too little to say to make a complete article, but is still important enough to comment on.      The focus this time: “God-Emperor of Mankind” isn’t just a meme, at least to Congressional … Continue reading

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The Scientific Fork In The Road: Queer Genomes or Catgirls

     The morality of genetic manipulation, particularly when it comes to creating embryos, is a hotly debated topic when it comes to the consideration of medical ethics. Now there is a debate about creating children who are genetically the offspring of … Continue reading

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Britain vs. Ninjas

     The U.K.has become well known for its war on knives and other such instruments of violence like spoons and whisks, Now, they are going after “Ninja swords”. Confirmed: Ninja swords will be banned by this summer. When we promise action … Continue reading

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News of the Week (March 30th, 2025)

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Firing Line Friday: Is Our Military Defense Adequate?

     In the hopes of encouraging a more civil, and illuminating, discourse, here is another episode of William F. Buckley, Jr.’s “Firing Line”.      Half-a-century ago our foreign policy was shaken up and our very military capability was drawn into question. Let … Continue reading

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Quick Takes – The More Things Stay The Same In Academia: Anti-Racist Rocks; Musical Privilege Checking; Queer Science

     Another “quick takes” on items where there is too little to say to make a complete article, but is still important enough to comment on.      The focus this time: The madness of the few obfuscates the hard work of the … Continue reading

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Punishing The Unpunishable?

     The law can be a funny thing when it comes to crossing state lines. It used to be that if one state allowed some action or deed while another state prohibitied it, the legality and protections of the law would … Continue reading

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