Election 2028

  I was driving down the information highway, and the following thoughts came to me.  The highway needs guardrails because of... 1. Biased reasoning.  The simplest forms of AI began with a basic construct called an algorithm. When Facebook wanted you to continue looking at a page, it placed in front of you what you wanted to see. There is a significant disconnect between what we want to see and what we should see. This led to many Facebook pages being filtered with provocative images to gain your attention. You could look at most teenage boys' Facebook pages and scroll through hundreds of images feeding the impulse of lust. What we desire is not always what we need. Discipline is important. We must train our minds to think the right things. The Bible tells us we should meditate on what is right and true, honest, things of good reputation, of the created order, and what is to be commended. 2. Reckless operations:  AI has a set of values it operates from. They are pair...

  The Haves and Have Nots in Our Politics America used to be a bright example for the world, leading with strong ideas. But now, it's fading because of "go-it-alone" policies pushed by people like Donald Trump. At heart, the common good means the simple needs of regular folks—like love for country, taking care of each other, and living without too much fuss. But today, big words like "religious freedom," "school choice," "free business," and "government checks" are treated like magic fixes. These can't replace real faith, truth, fair sharing of wealth, and good rules for all. Too much freedom without limits isn't joy—it's a bossy kind of control from "do-what-you-want" ideas. To fix this, we need new leaders from the people and changes to how we vote. Are "forward-thinking" liberals just sneaky fans of "do-your-own-thing" politics? Old-school freedom lovers cared about personal rights. But t...

Is Corporate America Selfish? A Reflection on Capitalism and Self-Control In today’s fast-paced world, the question of selfishness in corporate America looms large. Is capitalism inherently self-centered, or is there a path to balance profit with purpose? This blog post explores selfishness through the lens of Jesus Christ’s parable of the sower in Matthew 13:18-23, focusing on the seed that falls on rocky soil. This parable highlights three sins Christians must avoid: unbelief, selfishness, and worldliness. Here, we’ll examine how the rocky soil represents selfishness and how it manifests in corporate America today. The Parable and Selfishness In the parable, the seed on rocky soil represents someone who receives the gospel with joy but falls away when trials arise. This person’s initial enthusiasm often stems from self-interest, seeking personal gain rather than embracing the gospel’s transformative power. Such opportunism mirrors selfishness, where individuals exploit gifts for imme...

Addressing the 2025 Federal Deficit: Austerity Measures in the Wake of the One Big Beautiful Bill The Trump Administration’s "One Big Beautiful Bill" (H.R. 1), signed into law on July 4, 2025, has significantly altered the fiscal landscape. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates that the bill will increase the federal deficit by $142 billion in 2025 alone. This figure is derived from the CBO’s projections for the House-passed version, adjusted by 42% to account for differences in the Senate-passed bill, though it does not include tariff offsets that reportedly reduced this impact to zero last month. However, the sustainability of using tariffs to offset deficits raises concerns about long-term economic consequences. Below, I outline the implications of this strategy, propose politically viable austerity measures to reduce the 2025 deficit, and address the political dynamics shaping these decisions. The Deficit Impact of H.R. 1 and Tariff Strategy The CBO projects tha...

I recently watched an episode of Meet the Press that addressed the growing epidemic of loneliness among young people in America. As various doctors, professors, and psychologists weighed in, I noticed a key element missing from their analysis. While many pointed to social media as the primary culprit, I believe Arthur Brooks—referred to as the “happiness doctor”—came closest to identifying the root issue. Brooks explained that happiness is built on three essential “moorings”: Enjoyment Satisfaction Meaning He argued that today’s youth are largely missing the third component— meaning . According to Brooks, young people must be engaged in a mission or cause that transcends themselves. His prescription for the loneliness epidemic is to invest in relationships through groups that encourage meaningful conversations and shared activities. While the professionals on the show agreed that social media plays a significant role—particularly through the negative spiral of constant comparison—they...