Some Metaphors Are Stronger Than Others
We’ve all heard: If God had wanted us to talk more, He wouldn’t have given us two ears and only one mouth. Fair enough. Most of us, if we’re honest with ourselves, agree that we should be better listeners, so this is innocuous at worst.
But in many cases, starting a statement with “If God had wanted us to …., He would have ….” gets us into trouble.
Problems start to arise when we use what God supposedly wills to cut across science, as exemplified by the fool shown at left. (more…)
The text accompanying the ad reads: Public schools are brainwashing our kids about the “benefits” of socialism! We’re setting the record straight with our FREE Kids Guide to Fighting Socialism. Order this free kids (sic) guide today and get 2 bonus gifts, too! 
Obviously, I have no way of knowing if this actually happened, but let’s set that aside.
I’ve thought about this too.
Here’s someone who has the strength of character required to admit he was wrong about Trump.
One would think someone with even a bit of intelligence would look at this and say to himself, “This doesn’t look like draining the swamp to me. In fact, this looks like he came to town with enough new alligators to make shoes and belts for an entire population.”
Silly me.
As I wrote here on 
I’m not sure what lesson we’re learning here in today’s America. Clearly, most people are good, and act kindly and respectfully toward others; incidents of racial hate or violence associated with COVID restrictions are rare, though, since they’re sensation, they tend to make the news.
There is not a father on Earth who would say that he never made a mistake in dealing with his kids. Speaking for myself, there were several decisions I made when my kids were young about which I wish I could simply hit control-Z.
