This post is not an attempt to answer the larger question, i.e. what is justice. Rather than delve into a fascinating discussion concerning the broad topic of justice, this publication seeks to pose a smaller question. This may turn out to be futile, indeed impossible to answer. However, it is something worth exploring. I […]
(Judge Richard Posner)
My time in Chicago ended on Sunday. But before it was over, we were privileged to hear from the Honorable Judge Richard Posner. Some reading this may wonder: Why would Judge Posner speak to a bunch of law review lackeys? Those wondering this are likely familiar with Posner’s highly critical […]
Food for thought in a time of war.
The War Prayer
by Mark Twain
a.k.a. Samuel Clemens
(1835-1910)
It was a time of great and exalting excitement. The country was up in arms, the war was on, in every breast burned the holy fire of patriotism; the drums were beating, the bands playing, the toy pistols popping, the bunched firecrackers […]
“If we start right, it is easy to go right all the time; but if we start wrong, we may go wrong, and it be a hard matter to get right.” - Joseph Smith Jr. (TPJS p.342)
This quotation is part of the header of The Blogger of Jared, and it fits in well with what […]
We are excited to note the arrival of a new conservative blog.
The launch of the blog has already already been pointed out on Times and Seasons, and probably some other places that are much more capable of driving traffic than we are. Nevertheless, we hope to do our part to help out.
I would try and […]
I’m in Chicago attending the NCLR (National Conference of Law Reviews). The purpose of the conference is to bring outgoing editors together with incoming editors in an attempt to provide some type of orientation. The four-day conference is a series of panel discussions in addition to a daily key-note address.
Yesterday, a panelist was presented with […]
I mentioned previously that I am a big fan of Winston Churchill as an icon of courage and tenacity and some other neat-o qualities. I wanted to highlight Benjamin Franklin this morning as I am also a fan of the virtues he represents (at least his public persona). As I did some research, my post […]
Okay it’s probably time that I ‘fessed up to my man-crush on Dr. House, M.D.. The quick and pointed wit, candid demeanor and devil-may-care attitude absolutely warms my cold, cold heart. We borrowed the season one DVD’s from my mother–in-law and have watched a couple episodes each night this week. The man is genius, insightful, […]
There was an Area Authority Seventy who spoke at a recent Stake Conference I attended. It was one of the better conferences that I remember. Unfortunately I do not remember the man’s name, but I remember many of the things he said. He addressed an issue that was bothering me at the […]
As noted in the introductory Post to the “Special Report” series, Mary (name changed) of the Centennial Park Congregation has agreed to answer some questions, first from me and then from the ‘nacle in general. We welcome your questions although cannot guarantee that all will be answered in a timely manner (if at all). As […]
