War is Hell but Bullies Don’t Understand Pacifism

War is Hell but Bullies Don’t Understand Pacifism War IS hell but bullies don’t understand anything but force. When I was a kid in school, which for many might seem like a long, long time ago, there were bullies.  Fighting wasn’t allowed in school even then, but bullies didn’t understand that, either. Maybe they didn’t …

Conversation with Phil Ollenberg, Enrollment Expert in Canadian Universities and Colleges

As part of our series on enrolling in Canadian Universities and Colleges we have been conversing with many leaders and experts in university admissions and enrollment. One such expert is Mr. Phil Ollenberg who has worked in Canadian Universities and Colleges for 15 years.   Mr. Phil Ollenberg has given many countless presentations to parents,…

Freedom of Speech Coming to an End in your Once Free Country

Freedom of Speech Coming to an End in your Once Free Country Freedom of speech is dying in the USA and other once free countries around the world and few are noticing.  As populations have moved from TV, phone calls and letters to texting and social media for virtually all their information and communication, the …

Vindicated! January 16, 2021

Vindicated!  January 16, 2021 is a day to mark on your calendars. Vindicated after more than a year but it finally happened! Ego? I guess it’s an ego thing, but today I am feeling vindicated after watching Warroom Pandemic with Steve Bannon.  I have been saying since January 2020 that the Wuhan virus came from …

Why Conspiracy Theories Have a Bad Name in the 21st Century

Why Conspiracy Theories Have a Bad Name in the 21st Century Why do conspiracy theories have a bad name?  Or do they?  Or are they bad, anyway? The answer is a bit complicated. Let’s start by defining what constitutes a conspiracy theory. Conspiracy theories are, at their most basic level, suspicions based on something that …

Why are Conspiracy Sites the 1st Destination for Truth?

Why are Conspiracy Sites the 1st Destination So Many Go to for Truth? Why do conspiracy sites seem to be the first place so many go to for their facts? This question came to my mind again today, after several people blasted me for being a “sheep” for suggesting that wearing masks in public places, …

Chaos in the U.S. – 1 day after elections, more trouble on its way

Chaos in the U.S. – 1 day after elections, more trouble on its way Chaos in the U.S. is what I have been expecting since the 1980s, but hoped to never see. I hope they can keep a lid on it. It’s important to note that the kind of cheating going on in 2020 would …

When is Lying Justified?  How Scientists Pragmatically Flunk Ethics 101

When is Lying Justified?  How Scientists Pragmatically Flunk Ethics 101 So exactly when IS lying justified? How have scientists pragmatically flunked Ethics 101 – or have they?  Perhaps the question should be, “Can pragmatism ever ethically justify lying?”  Does the ends justify the means, even if the means, itself, is illegal, unethical or dishonest? Some …