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Tag Archives: current-events
Of Hoarders, Opportunists and Reality
As many have reported in one form or another, the COVID-19 problem pushed some people a bit beyond common-sense approaches to preparation. Of course, this is nothing new, just think back to how people have responded to impending hurricanes or … Continue reading
Posted in Civility, Ethics, Family Vaules, Law Enforcement, Leadership, Police, Politics, Uncategorized
Tagged black market, COVID-19, current-events, dishonesty, hoarding, immigrants, price gouging, society
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Of Sausage Making and Politics
An old saying goes, “You don’t want to see how the sausage is made.” The origin, and exact wording, of the adage, can be debated at length as an internet search will quickly attest. Be that as it may, the … Continue reading
Posted in Civility, Ethics, Political Extremes, Politics
Tagged current-events, dishonesty, Politics, president, society
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Intelligent Stupidity?
If you think about it, human intelligence is a fascinating topic. For example, depending on the source consulted, there are eight to ten different ways of classifying one’s intelligence quotient. That is why some people can solve complex formulas in … Continue reading
Posted in communication, Daily Life, Science, social media, Uncategorized
Tagged Alexa, artificial intelligence, current-events, Siri, society
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Eating an Elephant: The Media Circus
Given the title of this piece, one might wonder if it will be another op-ed about the media and the Republican Party. If that is a concern, rest assured, that would be akin to carrying sand to the beach. No, … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Life, Entertainment, Ethics, family, Family Vaules, Morality, social media
Tagged current-events, family, family values, societal decline, societal subversion, society
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Donor (and parents) Beware!
Knowing your children and grandchildren have hearts for giving and service is a great feeling. OneOldCop is blessed with children and grandchildren falling into that category. From volunteering at church and community organizations to involvement with raising funds for various … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Life, Family Vaules, Law Enforcement
Tagged charity, crowdfunding, current-events, dishonesty, fraud, gofundme
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Of Peacemakers and Padres
A bit over a year ago, Engage Your Brain was published on An Old Sinner’s Place. It was my response to someone injecting their understanding of theology into a discussion unnecessarily. Not only was the comment unnecessary, but it was, … Continue reading
Incoming!
“INCOMING!” is the last thing anyone wants to hear in a war zone. It means you have seconds to find cover before the stuff hits the fan. In the modern world, outside of the numerous battle zones spread across the … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Life, Family Vaules, Progress, social media
Tagged current-events, family, focus, self destructive behavior, self-medication, society, suicide
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Once Upon a Time…the news
In spite of the title, this is not a fairy tale. Though, it might fall into the horror genre if it were a work of fiction. It begins with the tragic death of eighteen young servicemen in 1958 and ends … Continue reading
Posted in Journalism, Politics, social media, Writing
Tagged current-events, dishonesty, fake news, news reporting, plane crash, Politics
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Holy (sounding) Crap!
One of my former theology professors might take umbrage at the title of this piece. As I wrote some time ago, the professor had a problem with slang and euphemisms. Still, there are times when one needs to make a … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Civility, Daily Life, Politics, social media
Tagged christ, christianity, current-events, dishonesty, illegal immigrants, jesus, open borders, persecution
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Prayer and Predation: Part 1
My alter ego, AnOldSinner, published “Prayer and Predation: Part 1” just after the new year. I am linking to it here as it should be of interest from a societal and law enforcement sense as well as a church or … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Daily Life, Law Enforcement, Morality, Police, Uncategorized
Tagged church security, current-events, pedophiles, sexual abuse
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