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Lack of sympathy for slain insurance CEO suggests 'no one mourns the wicked.'
By J. Basil Dannebohm -- In most cases, Americans would be saddened and ill at ease by news that a sniper was on the loose in New York City.

J. Basil Dannebohm
Dec 5, 2024


Knowing the Christmas story versus truly understanding it are very different things.
By J. Basil Dannebohm -- Like the Nativity story, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever should be revisited annually.

J. Basil Dannebohm
Nov 27, 2024


All Aboard the Polar-ization Express!
J. Basil Dannebohm presents an examination of the widespread polarization dividing America and offers a frigid prediction for winter.

J. Basil Dannebohm
Nov 20, 2024


History is cyclical: The true reason for the first thanksgiving is just as relevant today.
J. Basil Dannebohm dispels myths about Thanksgiving and points to the similarities between now and the original holiday.

J. Basil Dannebohm
Nov 18, 2024


Dumpster fires, double standards, and downright déjà vu
J. Basil Dannebohm reflects on the post-election hypocrisy and double standards being waged by Democrats who are sore losers.

J. Basil Dannebohm
Nov 12, 2024


Some tough love and told-you-so: An Independent post-election reflection
J. Basil Dannebohm offers some "tough love" and independent insight in his post 2024 Presidential Election commentary.

J. Basil Dannebohm
Nov 7, 2024


Election 2024: For the sake of our nation, I hope I’m mistaken.
J. Basil Dannebohm offers his prediction for the 2024 Presidential Election -- and hopes he is mistaken.

J. Basil Dannebohm
Oct 17, 2024


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 and the obligations of a voter.

J. Basil Dannebohm
Sep 23, 2024


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
Sep 14, 2024


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 21, 2024


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
Apr 10, 2024


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, 2024


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
Mar 24, 2024


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
Feb 7, 2024


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 24, 2024


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
Jan 7, 2024


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 31, 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 22, 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
Dec 15, 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
Nov 14, 2023
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