Rational Nation USA

  When fascism came to America it  came clutching a bible and waving the flag.  On January 20, 2025. A ll worldly pursuits have but one unavoidable and inevitable end, which is sorrow; acquisitions end in dispersion; buildings in destruction; meetings in separation; births in death. Knowing this, one should, from the very first, renounce acquisitions and storing-up, and building, and meeting; and, faithful to the commands of an eminent Guru, set about realizing the Truth. That alone is the best of religious observances.  Milarepa Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I will meet you there.   Rumi Grief can be the garden of compassion. If you keep your heart open through everything, your pain can become your greatest ally in your life's search for love and wisdom.   Rumi Because of lack of moral principle, human life becomes worthless. Moral principle, truthfulness, is a key factor. If we lose that, then there is no future .  ...

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The issues of the 1969 debate between William F. Buckley and Noam Chomsky remain relevant today. The stark difference between then and now is the general lack of  intellect as demonstrated by these men. And without hesitation I will say the comment applies equally to the opposing sides of the political spectrum. What is most startling is the Conservative Movement lost it's conscience, if you will, with the passing of Buckley. Not only it's conscience but its intellectual foundation and guiding principals. Both Barry Goldwater and Ronald Reagen were influenced by Buckley and sought his counsel. The following segments are a bit lengthy, and do requires concentration to gain the most value from them. However, if one can afford the time it is worth the investment. As stated in my opening remark the topic remains  relevant today and will remain so in the future. Conservatives, pay particularly close attention ...