You knew a kid like this in elementary school: He bragged all the time, bullied little kids, cheated at marbles, … More
Tag: history
How Russian women helped win WWII
In my historical studies I came upon an assertion that the Russians had actually won WWII at the massive battle … More
Science, History, the Bible and the Quest for Certainty
Let’s face it, humans crave certainty, and who can blame them? For 200,000 years, humans lived as hunter-gatherers, who were, … More
So who won World War II?
If your education in history was as pitiful as mine, you can answer this question easily. The Allies won WWII, … More
Property as Theft: Where Did Private Property Come from?
Proudhoun’s assertion that “property is theft” falls apart from the get-go: Unless property existed in the first place, what … More
Religion, Politics and You
Once again, the news today is full of death and destruction resulting from “sectarian” and “ethnic” conflicts. Sectarian and ethnic … More
My Quotes
It’s not very self-effacing of me to enjoy my own quotes anymore than it’s cool of me to laugh at … More