Category Archives: Character

Just One Pull of a Trigger

Posted on April 12, 2012 by jackpelham

If it ever were to become necessary for me to shoot someone, I sure do hope that that person has colorless skin, has no sex, nor sexual preference, and no nationality, belongs to no socio-economic class, has no political affiliations, … Continue reading →

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The Dishonesty of Not Responding to Proof

Posted on February 29, 2012 by jackpelham

Recently, a friend sent me a link to an old acquaintance’s blog.  My friend noted that the blogger had been significantly challenged by a commenter, and she wondered whether he would respond.  Last night I checked again to see, after … Continue reading →

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Most People Don’t Want What They Need

Posted on February 1, 2012 by jackpelham

This topic probably deserves a book of its own, but for now, I wanted to post some observations. I’ve been watching, and I see a general rule at work in our society:  Most people don’t want what they need.  Instead, … Continue reading →

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On Christians and Constitutional Amendments Regarding Morality

Posted on January 31, 2012 by jackpelham

I am disappointed in so many Christians on issues like abortion, drugs,  and what is commonly referred to as “gay marriage”.  They vie for Constitutional amendments to prohibit these acts because they believe that God condemns these acts.  Yet God … Continue reading →

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Understanding Ad Hominem Argumentation

Posted on January 2, 2012 by jackpelham

In my life’s journey, I’ve had occasion to discuss, debate, and read about a great number of topics across a wide scope.  Along the way, I’ve witnessed a fairly large number of faulty arguments being made.  These faulty arguments generally … Continue reading →

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Nine Paradigms

Posted on December 24, 2011 by jackpelham

(This article is an expansion upon our earlier “Three Paradigms“) As part of our continual reassessment of life, Kay and I are constantly considering which paradigms are worth keeping as “musts” and which ought to be rejected.  We currently have … Continue reading →

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Don’t Tread on Me (TOO much)!

Posted on December 17, 2011 by jackpelham

 (This is a re-post from an article I posted at DailyPaul.com last year.  It addresses our delusions about what great protectors of freedom we are.) ——————————————— As I noted in another thread, far too many tend to cope with life … Continue reading →

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With liberty and justice for all…except for that damnable Imam, of course!

Posted on December 17, 2011 by jackpelham

(This is a re-post of an article I posted at DailyPaul.com last year.  I copy it here namely because of how it shows how a great many Americans are not consistent and principled in our political paradigms.) ———————————————————————— Sat, 08/07/2010 … Continue reading →

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Why Exaggeration is Lying

Posted on December 8, 2011 by jackpelham

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Sour Milk

Posted on December 7, 2011 by jackpelham

I watched one morning as a college roommate of mine shuffled sleepily into the kitchen.  He poured a cup of coffee and reached into the refrigerator for the milk jug.  He removed the cap and took the obligatory sniff, at … Continue reading →

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