Errant Thoughts…

A site for me to share my thoughts, travels or whatever else might be on my mind…

Category: News, Current Events and Politics

Blogs and musings on items related to the new, current events and things political.

  • Remember the Messages of History

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    November 10, 2024 Since the recent Presidential election there have been numerous calls for unity and healing.  President Elect Trump referred to this in his victory speech.  Even Joe Rogan, on his podcast, said “He’s got to unite people.  He’s got to not attack the left…let them all talk… but unite.  Now it’s time to… Read more

  • I Think Not!

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    Today I read an article that included a speech given by Dick Van Dyke in 1964 at the LA Memorial Coliseum.  The speech was in support for the the Civil Rights Act. It goes as follows: “Hatred is not the norm. Prejudice is not the norm. Suspicion, dislike, jealousy, scapegoating ― none of those are… Read more

  • Pro-Life, Pro-Birth or Pro-Choice?

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    I know that I am going to get into serious trouble raising the issue of pro-life / pro-choice, but I have questions and thoughts on this matter.  I also know that this is a heated topic because it really revolves around when life begins and anyone’s right to end another’s life.  I hope that this… Read more

  • Soundbite Musings

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    Hi all, I know that it has been a long time since I posted anything (end of January). This has made me realize the immense challenge it is to continually search for something to write about, and it has given me a much greater appreciation for those that have chosen occupations where they must do… Read more

  • Evil Wins When We Do Nothing

    Dave

    So, I know that it has been a while since I posted anything.  The main reason for this long delay is that I have had one topic that has just been permeating my thoughts… but I have been afraid to write about it.  However, I am a firm believer in a famous quote of Edmund… Read more

  • What’s the Difference Between an Opportunist and a Catfish?

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    OK, for today’s blog I have to clarify something right up front.  I don’t make an effort to search for dirt… but I have a hard time ignoring it when it is shoved in front of me.  In addition, many of my blog topics jump out at me as I scroll through the news feed… Read more

  • Soft Target

    Dave

    Recently, I attended a large event organized by my church’s diocese and held at a conference center in Springfield, Illinois.  Thousands of fellow Catholics attended the event seeking inspiration, renewal, community… a closer relationship with God.  Unfortunately, I found it very difficult to focus on any of those things.  This is not because of the… Read more

  • Research This?

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    So, a few days ago I saw the following headline pop up on my newsfeed: “The 100 Best Spoons Ranked, According to NBC Select Editors”.  My first reaction was… “this can’t be serious”, then, once I realized that they were serious, my reaction became… “why in the hell would anyone research that?”  Although painstaking I… Read more

  • The Difference Is Zeros

    Dave

    With the threat last week of a budget shutdown, I’ve been spending a good bit of time researching the federal expenditures, debt, and deficit.  I’m guessing that many find this whole matter very confusing and find themselves throwing up their hands up when the topic comes up.  I’m also guessing that most, when they hear… Read more

  • We Must Be Better, We Must Demand Better

    Dave

    I have spent the past week doing research for my next blog.  I had started to write it and here was my introduction: Since I wrote my blog on “not understanding anti-woke” I have gotten a lot of comments, both positive and negative.  I have also been directed to a variety of articles and websites… Read more