Back in the early 1700’s, Irish satirist Jonathan Swift sought to redress the suffering of his impoverished countrymen with a simple suggestion. In a parody of careful reasoning, Swift proposed that they sell their infant children to the English for use as food, going so far as to suggest that Irish babies would quickly become… Read More
Republican debate heroes
Call it a moment of karmic resonance or proof that irony is the soul of wisdom. While channel-surfing in advance of the latest Republican debate I happened upon a scene from the movie “Billy Jack Goes to Washington” (1977). For those with the good fortune never to have seen it, the movie features Tom Laughlin (who… Read More
Channeling Sam Wainwright
Something about the Supreme Court’s recent decision affirming the Affordable Care Act brings to mind Frank Capra’s movie classic,”It’s a Wonderful Life.” For the sake of newly-arrived space aliens who may not have seen it, the movie stars Jimmy Stewart as George Bailey, whose many friends include an old buddy, Sam Wainwright. Sam is the… Read More