Remembering Stanley Sludikoff (Gambling Publisher and Pioneer)
Read MoreNow is a time to remember and reflect upon someone who left an indelible imprint upon the gaming industry and gambling culture. His name was Stanley Sludikoff.
Should Trump Rallies Be Targeted by Protesters?
Read MoreWhen might political rallies be legitimate targets of disruption? If a Ku Klux Klan rally were held in a town square, would it be acceptable for protesters to show up and counter-demonstrate? Is is permissible for protesters to interrupt the speaker, or to engage in disruptive chants? Under any circumstances, would it ever be permissible to engage in acts of physical violence, which might include rushing the stage and trying to stop a speaker?
The Epidemic of Interruption
Read MoreIf I can be permitted to finish making my point — without interruption — I’ll explain what this article is about.
Dictatorships and Double Standards: Bernie Sanders on Castro’s Cuba
American foreign policy over the past half-century towards Latin America and its people and Cuba, in particular, have included harrowing examples of hypocrisy and indifference to human rights.
Read MoreWho Will Stand Up for Animals?
Read MoreAnimals don’t vote. So why would our furry friends be a topic of political discussion? Why would any candidate have a stated position on animals?
Answer: Because it’s the humane thing to do.
Remembering Sir George Martin (1926-2016)
Read MoreSir George Martin, thank you for making so many fans and listeners part of your magical mystery tour.
Dear Mexico: Please Accept Our Apology
Read MoreGiven our treatment of them and political posturing towards them, Mexicans should despise Americans.
Think about it.
It’s true.
How Do You Pronounce “Nevada?”
Read MoreNatives of Nevada, all five of them, appear to be consumed by an obsession.
They insist there’s just one legitimate pronunciation of our state’s name.
Driving Me Mad: Auto Racing is Not a Sport
Read MoreAuto racing is not a sport.
Donald Trump Marginalizes, then Manipulates the Mainstream Media
Read MoreNo American president had a more strained relationship with the press than Richard Nixon. Consumed by paranoia and stoked with bitterness, Nixon loathed the mainstream media. He didn’t even bother trying to conceal this malice. That was made abundantly self-evident by sharp words and contorted body language during his press conferences in front of cameras which gradually morphed into the twisted political degradation known as the Watergate cover up, ultimately leading to his downfall.
There’s a lesson here, if anyone wants to learn it.
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