Jim ONeill

‘Telefon’ in Kalamazoo?

When I first heard on the news that the Kalamazoo shooter started acting bizarrely after receiving a phone call, the first thought that popped into my head was “OMG, that’s just like that movie ‘Telefon’– in which brainwashed sleeper agents were programmed to commit mayhem after hearing a code phrase over a phone.

Trump and Cruz: What is a Conservative?

To hear some conservative elitists tell it you would think that to be considered a true conservative you need a special handshake, secret decoder ring, and a notarized certificate stating your conservative bona fides in triplicate. The truth is much simpler.

Trump's Not a Conservative Icon, and I Don't Care!

A number of elitist conservative pundits and politicians have pointed out, quite correctly, that Donald Trump is no conservative ideologue (nor is he a progressive ideologue, socialist ideologue, or "whatever" ideologue). Trump is a phenomenally successful businessman, a clear-eyed pragmatist and patriot who desires what works for "we the people" and the United States of America. And how long has it been since America has had a leader like that? Too long, much too long.

Beyond Cruel and Unusual Punishment

Cruising the “Drudge Report” yesterday, I noticed the photo of a forlorn looking bear peering out from behind bars with the accompanying headline “The World’s Saddest Zoo,” which linked to an article by Allan Hall in the UK’s “Daily Mail.”

Reflections on "13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi"

I have had my fill of snarky, smug reviews of "13 Hours"-- obviously written by folks who wouldn't know heroism and valor if they jumped up and bit 'em on the butt.

Donald J. Trump, Come to St. Petersburg!

St. Petersburg mayor Rick Kriseman (Dem.) has banned Donald Trump from entering “his” city.

Obama’s Speech Tonight

Like many of you I am waiting on tenterhooks to hear what Obama has to say to the nation tonight. I imagine it will be something along the lines of: “Reports of workplace violence in California have come to my attention (like you, I read about it in the papers), so I am asking all patriotic citizens to watch your carbon footprint and turn in your guns. God bless America” -- oooh I can’t wait.

The Clueless Arrogance of the Spiritually Stunted

“Better to rule in hell than serve in heaven” is the feral ego’s motto, guideline, and rallying cry. The idea of subservience to God is, has been, and always will be anathema to the narcissist and conceited. Only those willing to submit to God’s ineffable and infinite grandeur open themselves to the blessing of divine union. It can be no other way.

The Religion of Peace: Another Big Lie

The terrorist attacks in Paris on November 13, 2015 give us what is called "a teachable moment." That is, an opportunity to elucidate, clarify, strengthen and deepen our understanding of something (in this case radical Islam) with minds that are (at least temporarily) more open to new ideas than is the norm.

Right Wing Nazis: The Big Lie

Traditionally the political spectrum in the United States runs from Big Government on the left side of the spectrum to no government at all (anarchy) on the extreme right of the spectrum. This is not rocket-science folks: Big Government on the left; limited or no government on the right – capiche?

An Amendment to Restrict the Privilege of Voting

Drat...Now We Have to Ban Cows Too!

When the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) listed carbon dioxide (CO2) as a dangerous pollutant I imagine that the world's plant life (trees and such) took it pretty hard, seeing as how they need CO2 in order to survive. Well, you can't make an omelet without breaking some eggs, as the saying goes. Sorry, plants, nothing personal but, adios.

Media Hits New Low

"You can try to avoid reality, but you cannot avoid the consequences of avoiding reality." -- Ayn Rand (1905-1982) The people at "Charlie Hebdo" who were murdered deserved it, and Pamela Geller "asked for it?" WTF?

The Left, Right, and Baltimore

Looking back at the past forty years, I now see that things were racing out of control: People had grown lax and indifferent, Forming factions and fighting among themselves.

A Foolish Consistency

"Consistency is the hobgoblin of narrow minds" --Obama 4/11/15 "The US is frightened of Iran, because it is a superpower now. This is not Iraq or Afghanistan. If the US blinks, Iran would destroy it." --Hezbollah Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah

An Easter Wish

No guru, no method, no teacher; just you and I and Nature, and the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost, in the garden wet with rain. --Van Morrison "In The Garden"

Clearing Up the Middle East Situation

Recently my mom complained to me that she is confused by what is happening in the Middle East. I doubt she is alone in this, and for her benefit and those of you who share her confusion I have decided to clear things up. With that in mind, what follows is a brief summation of the situation in the Middle East -- hopefully it will answer a number of questions you might have.

The USA in Libya: Battle of Derne

Take advantage of the enemy's unpreparedness; travel by unexpected routes and strike him where he has taken no precautions. -- Sun Tzu (circa 544-496 BC) The Art of War From the halls of Montezuma To the shores of Tripoli; We fight our country's battles In the air, on land and sea.... --USMC Hymn Nearly a thousand years after Islamists attacked Rome and desecrated the Tomb of St. Peter (846 AD) America got its turn at bat against Muslims during the 1st Barbary War (1801-1805). Fighting Muslims overseas no doubt helped to build the very fabric of our nation -- thanks for the leg up, Islam.

The Heart and Soul of the US Constitution

A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. -- 2^nd Amendment, Bill of Rights, US Constitution A careful reading of the 2^nd Amendment clearly shows that it does not give anyone the right to anything. What it does say, in no uncertain terms, is that the right to keep and bear arms (a right assumed to already exist), shall not be tampered with (infringed) by the federal government.

We Came, We Saw, He Died

"We came, we saw, he died." -- Then Secretary of State Hillary Clinton laughingly gloating over the death of Muammar Gaddafi (1942-2011)