Monthly Archives: November 2019
Lemon-Lime Happiness
Worldwide, of those killed by firearms, 91 percent of the children under 14, 90 percent of the women, 92 percent of the 15 – 24 year olds, and 82 percent of all victims, were killed in the United States. This … Continue reading
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Governing Happiness
Some believe that good government protects the individual by not allowing him or her to be swallowed up or bullied by a majority. Some believe that good government shapes the individual by encouraging and/or dictating behavior consistent with majority thought. … Continue reading
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Collectividual Happiness
There is a difference between educating an individual and changing the nature of an individual. Traditional Conservatives want to educate and be educated. Progressives want to change and be changed. Granted, some things need to be changed, but I believe … Continue reading
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Happiness Screwed
E.P.A. Administrator Andrew Wheeler to a congressional committee in September: “We are committed to the highest quality science. Good science is science that can be replicated and independently validated, science that can hold up to scrutiny. That is why we’re … Continue reading
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Sweeping, Broad, Blustery Happiness
This week I am learning. This week I began reading the book “The Conservative Sensibility” written by George Will. It is difficult to keep up with the constantly changing political landscape. I believe this book, (though I already realize some … Continue reading
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