J. Basil Dannebohm
A well-informed electorate is a politician's worst enemy, and a leader's greatest ally.
J. Basil Dannebohm outlines the difference between a politician and a leader.
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OCTOBER IS THE MONTH OF THE ROSARY, WHICH IS, AS ST. JOSEMARIA ESCRIVA REMINDS US, "A VERY POWERFUL WEAPON."
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J. BASIL
DANNEBOHM
Independent perspective, cogent analysis, and a few sardonic observations of current events.
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J. Basil Dannebohm
Sep 14
Don't just tell me, show me: An appeal to the 'Do as I say, not as I do' movement
J. Basil Dannebohm reflects on the hypocrisy of religious and political extremism.
J. Basil Dannebohm
Aug 21
Comfortably Numb: football, race cars, bread, circuses, haves, and have nots.
J. Basil Dannebohm reflects on how the ancient Roman term panem et circenses is relevant today.
J. Basil Dannebohm
Aug 20
'Unarmed truth and unconditional love' will prevail over pharisaical fallacy
J. Basil Dannebohm offers thoughts of hope in spite of the Christian Nationalist movement.
J. Basil Dannebohm
Apr 10
Hype, Hoopla, and Hysteria: When reason is eclipsed by conspiracy.
J. Basil Dannebohm reflects on the hysteria, hype, and hoopla surrounding the recent solar eclipse.
J. Basil Dannebohm
Mar 24
Toxic Crusaders: The rise of the ultracrepidarian-turned-influencer
J. Basil Dannebohm examines how ultracrepidarians evolved into influencers and the dangers therein.
J. Basil Dannebohm
Mar 24
Neither Princess, nor Pauper is immune to the cancerous toxicity of gossip.
J. Basil Dannebohm reflects on the Kate Middleton's struggle to find peace amid the gossip.
J. Basil Dannebohm
Feb 7
Walking a mile in worn down shoes: A candid look at wealth disparity.
J. Basil Dannebohm reflects on the reality of wealth disparity that continues to plague our nation
J. Basil Dannebohm
Jan 24
To exist exclusively in the metaverse is to dwell in a lonely desert of one's own making.
J. Basil Dannebohm examines the need for authentic community as a balance for the metaverse.
J. Basil Dannebohm
Jan 7
Navigate through this election year with strategy not emotion.
J. Basil Dannebohm reflects on the election year ahead and the calm one will need to survive.
J. Basil Dannebohm
Dec 31, 2023
A Lasting New Year's Resolution: Learning to be content with just being okay.
J. Basil Dannebohm examines how we must first learn to love ourselves before making resolutions.
J. Basil Dannebohm
Dec 22, 2023
To keep Christ in Christmas we must foster the peace we seek in the manger
J. Basil Dannebohm reflects on the obligation each of us has to foster peace in our world.
J. Basil Dannebohm
Dec 15, 2023
Who doesn't want you to say, 'Merry Christmas?' Hint: It's not who you think.
J. Basil Dannebohm reflects on the myth that somebody doesn't want us to say Merry Christmas.
J. Basil Dannebohm
Nov 14, 2023
Consuming excessive amounts of Kool-Aid may lead to toxic inebriation.
J. Basil Dannebohm reflects on how isolation, especially through social media can be harmful.
J. Basil Dannebohm
Oct 16, 2023
Subpar is about the best we can expect, and we only have ourselves to blame.
J. Basil Dannebohm evaluates the quality and fruits of our education system.
J. Basil Dannebohm
May 1, 2023
'Abuse of Pulpit': When a priest's political rhetoric inevitably creates parish division
J. Basil Dannebohm reflects on the inevitable damage that occurs within a parish when a priest becomes too obsessed with worldly noise.
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