As this current presidential campaign is nearing completion, a multitude of social media posts are appearing about why we should vote for a particular candidate or, to phrase it more accurately, how you as a … Voting for a Presidential CandidateRead more
Recently, some students signed a fake petition to no longer recognize Memorial Day because it glorified “American imperialism.” One student said, “I’m not celebrating. I do not think Memorial Day should be a thing that … Memorial Day: Remembering Our FallenRead more
” … the streamlined men who think in slogans and talk in bullets” George Orwell, Coming Up for Air We Americans have an unfortunate penchant for abbreviations. Who else would shorten a two-letter word like … Fascism: The “F” in Antifa'”Read more
In my last post I reviewed the classic 1967 movie Cool Hand Luke (http://www.billisley.com/2017/06/cool-hand-luke-reviewing-a-classic/) and highlighted its religious symbolism in which Luke is portrayed as a suffering messiah struggling against oppressive forces. A little while … Martin Luther King vs. Cool Hand Luke or Love vs. AngerRead more
Donald Trump’s election is undoubtedly one of the most controversial in the history of American politics. Out of the many criticisms that have been made I would like to address three: the potential for conflicts … Criticizing the Trump Election CriticsRead more
