Category Archives: Faith and Politics

Hey, Don’t Blame Me!

Posted on August 4, 2018 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

Someone once said that if you see a guy smiling calmly in the midst of a disaster he created, it’s because he’s already figured out who else he can blame it on. If that’s the case, my older brother must … Continue reading →

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It’s Time to Apply Good “Judgment”

Posted on July 7, 2018 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

Passing judgment on the judgment of judges is easy–much more enjoyable than being judged by others in response to judgments we made ourselves. Judges always get judged for their judgments, even in cases where the repercussions are minor. I ran … Continue reading →

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Corruption ~ Freedom’s Terminal Prognosis

Posted on June 30, 2018 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

It’s that red-white-and-blue Independence Day time again, time to unpack the beach wear, fire up the barbeque, and get ready for the annual parade of pyrotechnic creativity. It’s also a time when we should pull our minds away from the … Continue reading →

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Immigration Outrage ~ A Fire Ant Mentality

Posted on June 23, 2018 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

Our six-year-old grandson was about to undertake an important infrastructure improvement project in the neighborhood where they lived, and I got the special privilege of being invited to help. He lined up his collection of toy dump trucks, excavators, and … Continue reading →

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Contemplating Commencement

Posted on June 2, 2018 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

Maybe you’ve noticed that those who have been exposed to the collective genius at work in some of our institutions of higher learning sometimes do things that make us wonder. Let me illustrate with a couple of representative examples. First, … Continue reading →

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Fighting Corruption ~ A Subterranean Battle

Posted on May 5, 2018 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

Disgusting vermin have invaded my front yard. And no, I’m not talking about those salesmen who have no grasp of what the “NO SOLICITATION” signs mean and who infiltrate the neighborhood bearing incredible, unheard of offers that we can’t find … Continue reading →

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