Why Putin’s Bombing of Mariupol Is Considered a War Crime, But Truman’s Use of the Atomic Bomb Was Not
“A complete breakdown of the social structure cannot but take place in a country subjected to this kind of merciless pounding from the air. The time will soon come when, to put an end to the horror and suffering, the people themselves, driven by the instinct of self-preservation, would rise up and demand an end […]
Putin’s War Crimes: What Are They, and How Might He Be Held Accountable?
Since the beginning of Putin’s military invasion of Ukraine, there has been much discussion about potential war crimes that he and his government may have committed. Ukrainian officials have condemned the horrible and deadly air and missile assaults on civilian targets as war crimes. Some Ukrainians are calling that war crimes against humanity are being […]
The Russian Offramp: A Tale of Two Ukraines?
It’s been just over a month since Russian troops invaded Ukraine, and the Ukrainian people have put up fierce resistance. Despite overwhelming odds, they have managed to hold onto most of the country. Meanwhile, the West has responded with cries for regime change in Russia and accusations of war crimes against President Putin and his […]
Why are we showing such restraint with respect to the Ukraine Russia Conflict?
What is going on in the Ukraine Russia Conflict? As mentioned before, Russian President Vladimir Putin is a rational actor, and I am thrilled that he is. If Putin were not a rational actor and had access to his nuclear arsenal, our only option would be to target him immediately. The Biden Administration is acting […]
Who was the worst President between Trump and Obama?
The following remark was made in a discussion on Facebook. “Obama will definitely be in the bottom five and Trump will be in the top five depending what topic is being discussed.” I was genuinely startled by this, but then I recalled the author’s daily memes and figured out that he probably believes what he […]
Inflation and prices, will they return to normal?
Inflation is a hot topic right now. Many people are wondering if prices will ever go back to where they were before the pandemic. The answer is, unfortunately, that it’s not likely. In this article, we will discuss what is inflation and how it affects the economy. We’ll also take a look at some of […]
Blaming President Biden for the Increase in Gas Prices: How Wrong Is the Meme?
It’s no secret that gasoline prices specifically crude oil prices have been on the rise in recent months. And as usual, when people don’t have an answer, they tend to blame whoever is the most convenient target. In this case, many people have taken to blaming President Biden for the increase in gas prices. However, […]
I Can No Longer Call Myself a Republican: The RNC Censures Reps. Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger
Cheney, Kinzinger Censured by RNC over Criticism of Trump – Associated Press I have been a Republican my entire life. I have worked on campaigns, run for political office, volunteered for the party, and even donated money. But I can no longer call myself a Republican. This week, the Republican National Committee censured Representatives Liz […]
Russia’s Military Build-Up on the Ukrainian Border: What Does it Mean for the United States?
As the Russian military continues to build up its forces on the Ukrainian border, the tension between Russia and the United States is escalating. Some experts say that this could be a sign of an impending invasion by Russia, while others believe that it is simply a show of force to get the United States […]
Should we forgive student loan debt? I asked Facebook: Here’s what it said.
The other day, I went to the keyboard and composed a brief Facebook message to a group in which I participated. I wanted to find out an answer to a question that I couldn’t wrap my head around. Should we forgive student loan debt? Why would I ask such a silly question? There is a […]