by Butch Mazzuca | Jan 14, 2021 | American Life, Recent Commentaries
This is a rather dark and foreboding piece I received from a friend. Do I believe it? Let’s just say I believe there’s more than a little truth here. I’m certainly not a pessimist by nature, but we would be foolish to discount what this anonymous author wrote. So,... Read More
by Butch Mazzuca | Jan 8, 2021 | American Life, Recent Commentaries
Sent to me by a friend…I could not agree more. As philosopher Sidney Hook cogently said, there can be no right to a revolution in a democracy. That is because the faith of everyone who believes in democracy rests on the assumption that “all morally... Read More
by Butch Mazzuca | Jan 7, 2021 | American Life, Recent Commentaries
Sometimes we just have to admit when we’re wrong, and after yesterday’s debacle at the Capitol I can honestly say if the election were held today, Donald Trump would lose in a landslide—in fact, I wonder if he would receive a single electoral vote—and deservedly... Read More
by Butch Mazzuca | Jan 4, 2021 | American Life, Other Interesting Stuff, Recent Commentaries
There is no shortage of opinions regarding income inequality in America. “Systemic inequality is actually starkest in the top tier of the economic ladder, which is populated primarily by white men.”—Taylor Telford, Washington Post “I believe our current system of... Read More
by Butch Mazzuca | Dec 30, 2020 | American Life, Recent Commentaries
COVID 1/20/20 First COVID case in U.S. 1/22/20 COVID reported to the CDC 1/31/20 President Trump halts all Chinese travel into the United States. 2/1/20 Joe Biden calls Trump xenophobic 2/3/20 Trump declares a public health emergency. 2/19/20 Covid death toll in the... Read More
by Butch Mazzuca | Dec 28, 2020 | American Life, Recent Commentaries
Have you ever wondered why people get so angry with those who hold different viewpoints about politics? Unfortunately, in our polarized society this condition appears to be the new normal. But it wasn’t always this way. Long gone are the days when a modicum of comity... Read More
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