Category Archives: Activism

Why Abortion Rights Are Likely to Keep Increasing, Despite the Wishes of So Many

Posted on January 24, 2019 by Jack Pelham

The State of New York recently shocked the nation by signing into bill a significant increase in abortion rights, now allowing the practice up until the time of birth.  This reflective post takes a fresh look at the situation and … Continue reading →

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Some Things to Ponder During the Great Gun Debate

Posted on March 1, 2018 by jackpelham

This post is a reworking of some thoughts I recently posted on Facebook. As the nation considers taking away (some or all) gun rights from the public, so as to make incidents like the Parkland, FL massacre less likely to … Continue reading →

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15 Tough Questions About the Heinous Acts of Young People

Posted on February 17, 2018 by Jack Pelham

In the wake of the Parkland, FL school shootings, the details of which I have not studied, and about which I will not comment any further, here are some tough questions for America’s consideration–and no, they’re not about gun control, … Continue reading →

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An Epiphany About Liberty

Posted on January 4, 2016 by jackpelham

A few folks in our culture prod us to restore our liberty, standing up against the constant encroachments of the federal government and the bankers who seem to own those who govern, driving their behavior.  I have certainly been among … Continue reading →

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At The Mid-Life Crossroads of Crotchetiness vs. Usefulness

Posted on April 17, 2015 by jackpelham

I just turned 50, and as I get older, I realize that more and more things about the culture and economy I live in are inauthentic, twisted, harmful, deceitful, erroneous, ignorant, ineffective, inefficient, or just plain stupid. So I reject … Continue reading →

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On The Need For Language

Posted on March 27, 2015 by jackpelham

The more use one has for communicating ideas and comparisons and contrasts, the more use one has for language.  Those who do not learn their own languages to a high degree are those who have no use for it at … Continue reading →

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Voices of Reason Doing More Harm than Good

Posted on January 8, 2015 by jackpelham

It does very little good to attempt to be a voice of reason in a society that is not given to sound reasoning.  In fact, in an irrational culture such as ours, reasonable commentary on particular points of religious or … Continue reading →

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Political Reform? Really?

Posted on January 7, 2015 by jackpelham

Why is there such drive amongst some people to reform the state and federal governments when there is not one city or county government in this country that is known for being non-corrupt? Do you really expect to succeed in … Continue reading →

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A Major Shift in Strategy

Posted on February 16, 2014 by jackpelham

For years I have been re-thinking my beliefs and learning that many of them have been wrong.  I have tried regularly to convince others along the way, but have failed almost without exception.  Generally speaking, it is as if I … Continue reading →

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Seven Good Moves I Made in 2013

Posted on January 1, 2014 by jackpelham

In a gratuitous attempt at positive thinking, I thought it would be useful (to me) to document a few of my 2013 activities that turned out to be good ones.  So, without further adieu, here is a list, in no … Continue reading →

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