Our Country Flunked its Moral Test
The good or ill of a man lies within his own will. – Epictetus
The world is an odd place, full of wonder but also contradictions. I often struggle to reconcile the two elements of our environment. Musings allow me to state the obvious (which I may not have realized until now), rant, get on my soapbox, and realize the more I learn today, the less I will be wrong tomorrow.
The good or ill of a man lies within his own will. – Epictetus
As I watch the chaos that engulfs the country, the anger I feel is not about conservative versus progressive. Both of these political positions have good and bad points. No matter what the talking heads on Fox News and MSNBC think, there are no absolutes.
In our race for political dominance (and ergo the edges of the political spectrum of Left and Right), we have forgotten that consensus and compromise are the foundations of democracy. But even more critical, our politicians have forgotten how to keep their word; and by this I mean, they don’t keep their oaths of office.
I passed a bumper sticker this morning that said, "God is dead". If so, then it is the fake religious leaders like Jerry Falwell, Jr. and Franklin Graham who killed…
“Avoid fraternizing with people who don’t share your values. Prolonged association with those with false ideas can only tarnish your thinking.” --Epictetus
My wife's idea of "Roughing It" basically means "No Room Service". --Me