Author Archives: centrist
The True Mirror of Our Doctrine
The conduct of our lives is the true mirror of our doctrine. – Montaigne The other day I saw a news article that said that Glenn Beck, a nationally-syndicated political talk show host who also has a TV show, a … Continue reading
The True Believer by Eric Hoffer; book review
I recently read for the third time a book I was introduced to in PoliSci 101 as an extra credit assignment. In the past, to me The True Believer; Thoughts on the Nature of Mass Movements by Eric Hoffer was … Continue reading
Please don't bomb Iran
On November 29, the disputed President of Iran announced plans to build ten new nuclear enrichment facilities throughout the country. Everyone’s mind immediately turned to military action, and many assume that Israel will bomb Iran sooner than later. It’s my … Continue reading
Contributions to new blog
I would like to invite you to a new blog I am contributing to. I am co-authoring it with my brother, Mike. The name of the blog is The Fearless Path (www.FearlessPath.net). I will post many things to both blogs, … Continue reading
Letter to Gov. Huntsman re: HB 357
This is a letter I recently sent to Governor Huntsman of Utah. I feel it’s important. I encourage all to copy the text, make what changes you see fit, then send it to him at http://governor.utah.gov/goca/form_comment.html.
Fallacies of the free market
Recently I read a piece by Newt Gingrich about letting the market solve the healthcare problem. He said, “We must offer a positive alternative where healthcare becomes more accessible and of higher quality at lower cost. That is what normal … Continue reading
Watch your tongue
As any English-speaker who has learned a Romance language knows, there are a lot of cognates, both true and false, between English and Romance languages. A cognate is a word that resembles its counterpart in another language. For example, even … Continue reading
A time for smaller government?
Small government advocates are a little too happy at the belt-tightening going on (at state and local levels, anyway) to deal with the effects of the recession. Utah’s legislature is overshooting estimates in its zeal to make government smaller. Is … Continue reading
"Resurrection" by Leo Tolstoy – Book Review
Tolstoy’s very readable tale of Prince Dmitry Ivanich Nekhlyudov, a man humbled by the results of his past sins and attempting to right wrongs and redeem himself, is a timeless criticism of human attempts at civilization and self-rule. In the … Continue reading
The President and the Constitution
Tomorrow we’ll witness a miracle. It happens every four or eight years in the U.S. It’s a peaceful (acquiescent if not voluntary) passing of authority from the most powerful person in the world to another person, often of an opposing … Continue reading