By Donald B. Ardell - 12.16.12

I think all Americans should weigh in on the number one obsession of the media at this time, namely, the dreaded precipice of quantitative doom, better known as the fiscal friggin cliff. If I hear this phrase again in the next three seconds, I think I’m going to scream.

Aaaahhhhhhhhhhhoooooooouuuuuhhhh! Oops – I inadvertently inflicted that on myself.

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By Donald B. Ardell on 12.09.12

I pretty much tune-out the holidays. I don't buy a tree, string lights or send cards. I don't wish anyone Merry Christmas, though I hope everyone finds lots of reasons sound or otherwise to be as merry as possible everyday....

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By Donald B. Ardell - 11.18.12

Introduction

The 2008 election was great but the 2012 version was even better in the sense that while the former brought prospects for hope and change, the latter delivered an glorious combination of relief and joy.

The wins were as good as any ... Read More

By Donald B. Ardell - 11.11.12 

Introduction: Irrationality in America

While the influence of religion is reported to be waning, or so it seems if the latest Pew findings on religious affiliation in America are accurate, certain elements of religious dogmas are as pervasive as ever. Consider, for example, belief in miracles...

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