In one of my past lives as a university president (I served at two), I recall attending a basketball game. At most home games at this university, there was a…
Right vs. Left (Me vs. We?)
I was treated to an interesting cartoon this past week. It showed a city street filled with demonstrators. On the right side of the street, everyone was holding a sign…
Remembering 9/11: But Why? And How?
A father has brought his small child to a playground. Seeing a poster commemorating the events of 9/11, the child asks why the poster is there. “We must always remember…
The Texas Abortion Law: What the GOP Forgot
The new Texas law banning abortions after the detection of a fetal heartbeat raises too many questions to address in single blog. But let’s take a look at a few…
What Will Voters Say About Afghanistan?
Some Spirited Reasoners might be wondering whether the messiness of our military exit from Afghanistan could be serious enough to cost Joe Biden his chance of reelection in 2024. Or…
Florida’s Governor Enjoys Making Fun of COVID-19
Last month, Florida’s governor, Ron DeSantis, addressed a conservative crowd in Utah, the gathering being one of many nationwide events that some Spirited Reasoners believe might be a prelude to…
Congressional Democrats Playing Chicken
For those of you Spirited Reasoners who are unfamiliar with the game of Chicken, here’s how it works: Two teenagers, each having gained possession of a souped-up Dodge Charger, find…
Donald Trump: Like the Neighborhood Dog that Won’t Shut Up
The United States has seen some remarkable developments recently: continuing support for a bipartisan infrastructure bill in the Senate, success of our many and varied teams at the Tokyo Olympics,…
Thanks, Anti-Maskers and Anti-Vaxxers, for Keeping COVID-19 Alive
First off, this post is not a criticism against any person who cannot—for reasons of personal health or safety—wear a mask or receive a vaccine. Some of us are too…
Conservatives Courting COVID
This past week Spirited Reasoners were treated to an almost perfect example of Karma. It came in the form of a news clip showing an anti-vaxxer in his hospital bed….