Jim Wheeler
BS, USNA, Annapolis, 1959; MSA, The Geo. Washington U., 1975; Submariner, Commander, USN, 1959 - 1981; Aerospace battery engineer & mgr., 1981 - 1999; Political affiliation: Mainly of the Democratic persuasion but not a fan of the extremes on either side.
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Author Archives: Jim Wheeler
Revealing Questions
Nikki Haley’s questioner in NH was right to ask her the basic question, “What was the cause of the Civil War?” Here are some other questions I would like to suggest for candidates, and especially for Donald Trump: Why did … Continue reading
Posted in Politics, Religion
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Man’s inhumanity to man
Originally posted on Serenity is a fuzzy belly:
This is how it feels sometimes. Image found on The Spectator. One of the best ways to lose your faith in humanity is to check social media after a notable public figure…
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What Is Religious Freedom?
The Supreme Court has ruled that Maine cannot exclude religious schools from tuition assistance programs. In dissent, Justice Sotomayor said, “As a result, in just a few years, the Court has upended constitutional doctrine, shifting from a rule that permits … Continue reading
Good Journalism about Guns
Following up the last post on guns, here is an article from the New Yorker, How Did Guns Get So Powerful. It blew me away with its clarity and research. Herb Van Fleet’s research in the previous post was outstanding … Continue reading
A Cautionary Tale
My neighbor Wayne L. is a stalwart member of our neighborhood-watch group and when he invited me over for a brewski the other day I asked him what he thought about the recent spate of mass-shootings. Now Wane is no … Continue reading
Posted in Gun Control, Uncategorized
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With attribution
Originally posted on Serenity is a fuzzy belly:
No need to get all fancy with a quill. But please, if you handwrite your letter, it must be legible to sober people who aren’t related to you. And if you send…
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Fiscal Responsibility
The Biden administration say they are nearing a decision on student-loan forgiveness, and it looks increasingly likely that the target number will be $10,000 per loan. Democratic leaders (Schumer, Warren) say this would stimulate the economy and relieve many low-income … Continue reading
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10 Arguments Against Getting A Covid-19 Vaccine
Originally posted on List of X:
Joe Biden is getting a COVID-19 vaccine shot into what is obviously a fake arm. Once again, case counts for Covid-19 are rising, and although vaccines are widely available, a significant number of Americans…
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10 Irrefutable Pieces Of Photographic Evidence Proving That Democrats Stole The 2020 Election
Originally posted on List of X:
With more states certifying their election results, and more losses piling up for Trump’s lawyers (and former NYC mayors pretending to be lawyers) in courts, it becomes more and more obvious that the election…
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Still Skeptical After All These Years 