When I was at Georgetown University studying philosophy in the late 1970s, I found that a significant number of professors, even those in math and sciences were Jesuit priests. i.e., members of the Society of Jesus (SJ).
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Trump’s Re-election Problem: Republicans
It goes without saying that an insignificant number of Democrats will vote for Trump. The problem the president faces, however, is that his outrageous behavior is driving away many in the GOP. The campaign slogan here puts it well.
Trump Draws Nation’s Ire (One More Time)
When my mom and I speak on the phone, the subject of Trump comes up frequently, and I sometimes say, “I think (latest outrage) may be the one that pushes him off the cliff.” Mom then replies, “Do you realize …
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Outrage Surrounding Police Violence and Protesters: You Can Be Here
My mom and I had a phone conversation last evening during which she asked me how I could justify the actions of protesters who loot stores and burn buildings. I can’t, and I don’t. But I pointed out that we’ve …
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It’s Never the Wrong Time To Do the Right Thing
Reader “Jimmie” writes as follows: Yes yes yes!!!!!! Love thy neighbor as thyself!! This is how you turn anger into hope!! Nice point, Jimmy. I love this too. This is how you begin to turn this dark moment around. You …
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Antifa Isn’t a New Idea
Between 1942 and 1945, my father, a B-17 bomber pilot and the crew he commanded, flew missions “disturbing” 29 German oil refineries that were being used to fuel the cause of white supremacy and world fascism. They didn’t call themselves …
Republicans Face Angry Voters, Tough Times
It appears that there may be some truth to the meme here. Think of what’s happened since Trump took office: • A continuous stream of lies, corruption and criminality that has resulted in the disgrace of the United States on …
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George Floyd’s Legacy Could Be Taking Trump Down
The George Floyd story will come to hurt Trump far more than it has so far, after we’ve gotten over the raw shock and revulsion and had time to piece together what all this means to our country’s well-being. That’s …
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Campaign Ad Poses an Important Question
A group called “Republicans for the Rule of Law” has made a 49-second TV ad (see below), posing a question for the American people: Did you ever imagine the president could act like this?
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Preposterous Concept for Solar Lighting
Here’s a concept that suggests powering a lamp with a cylindrical piece of solar PV energy. If I were to take it into any fourth grade classroom in America and ask the kids for comments, I would hear three things: …
