I can't help but be intrigued at the possibility of splitting up California! The map here shows the proposed splits that will be voted on in the November, 2018 ballot. If this passes, Orange County will be in the state of Southern California and Los Angeles will be in the new state of … [Read more...] about New California(s) – (Updated)
Nuanced Opinions
Gun Violence – Role of Modern Culture
Are we becoming so desensitized by media violence that we have a diminished respect for the value of life (human and animal)? (I came across an article that was written for PBS that discusses this topic in depth and provides some interesting insights. I have included it at the bottom of this … [Read more...] about Gun Violence – Role of Modern Culture
Thoughts on Governance – of the Federal Kind
I have a somewhat conservative view on what I believe to be the role of the federal government. I believe that our nation is best governed by a federal government that is limited in its size, scope and power, with most authority left to the states, or to the people. Any belief that the size, scope … [Read more...] about Thoughts on Governance – of the Federal Kind
Why I’m No Longer a Member of Any Political Party
Shortly before "the Tuesday after the first Monday in November", 2016, I decided to become unaffiliated with any one Political Party. I had always been a Republican and I still do have mostly conservative views on governance, but my observations and experiences led me to feel that the Party (or … [Read more...] about Why I’m No Longer a Member of Any Political Party
Liberal vs. Conservative Positions (revised 2010)
I found this article enlightening and wanted to use it as a point of reference. These are some of the mainstream beliefs of the two major political philosophies. They are not my opinions and are for reference only. The article first appeared in "Student News Daily" and is Copyright 2005 (revised … [Read more...] about Liberal vs. Conservative Positions (revised 2010)