In case you were wondering

or, perhaps, under the impression that the United States was founded as a Christian nation you should read this article thoroughly. As the Government of the United States of America is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion; as it has in itself no character of enmity against the laws, religion, or tranquillity, [...]

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I would say “I told you so…”

because of this, but I think the article speaks for itself. This whole debacle is why much of scientific research is only seen by peers. I don’t care if you want to see it. I know in America you have the right to, but the majority of laymen would not understand the data. Which is [...]

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I know I promised

And I know this is late. I’ve decided I’m not going to do a whole expose on the serious WTFery going on in the world. The endeavor would not be good for my blood pressure. I’ve said I get “impassioned.” That is an understatement. I have a major temper. Usually I’m pretty laid back, and [...]

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Gladiatorial games

I find it quite silly that society today, especially American society, has such a dim view of the gladiatorial games in ancient Rome. Consider for a moment our media. In films you find the exact same violent acts that are so detested when speaking of gladiators, some that are even worse! The only difference in [...]

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Defining terrorism

This is a slippery subject. How does one define terrorism? The Oxford Dictionary says it is “(n) the use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political aims.” I would slightly change that. Terrorism can include religious aims, as well as political aims, both, or neither. To me, terrorism is best defined as an [...]

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