Transgender sports

RobBlair comments on Mar 6, 2019:

Or we could reintroduce conservative thought into the social sciences and stop beating ourselves with the stupid stick. https://www.huffingtonpost.com/wray-herbert/conservative-psychologists_b_1818538.html

I can understand in theory what happens in a closed microeconomy.

RobBlair comments on Mar 6, 2019:

Democratically - I like something then I engage in a trade. If I don't like something after the trade then I tell you what I don't like. You make it right or tell us that you don't think you are responsible for making it right. The next person reads the reviews and decides if that will please them. If so they engage in a trade and it continues. No government required. Of course dishonest reviews will cause dissatisfaction but that dissatisfaction will devalue everything in that market. So it is in the longterm interest of that market to police the reviews.

The conviction of Count Dankula sets a dangerous precedent for freedom of speech | The Independent

RobBlair comments on Mar 6, 2019:

Except for decency issues in front of minors, I want reprehensible things spoken. It tells me who you are. Lets me challenge those reprehensible ideas. And, maybe even allows you to change your position. If we push those ideas into the darkness then we give it a place to fester unchallenged. Point in case, just look at the success Daryl Davis had with listening and then challenging a bad philosophy https://www.npr.org/2017/08/20/544861933/how-one-man-convinced-200-ku-klux-klan-members-to-give-up-their-robes

What are your thoughts about homeschooling?

RobBlair comments on Mar 6, 2019:

"The right to mold the political, moral, and religious opinions of ... children is a right exclusively and jealously reserved by our laws to every parent; and for the government to attempt, directly or indirectly, as to these matters, to stand in the parent's place, is an undertaking of very questionable policy. Such an attempt cannot fail to excite a feeling of jealousy, with respect to our public schools, the results of which could not but be disastrous." - Massachusetts Special Legislative Committee, 1840 We will be sending our kids to public school but I am preparing myself to teaching them logical questioning, philosophy, religion and dealing with people who are wrong but in authority. Makes me think of "The Magic Engineer," LE Modesitt - where the order engineers are sent into exile among the chaos magicians.

Anyone else looking forward to the new Dune movie?

RobBlair comments on Mar 6, 2019:

So they are going to try again. I'm skeptical. It's a great story and it parallels with the idea of limited oil (spice) being pumped out of the Muslim states (Fremen) to power airplanes and cars (space travel). But good luck conveying that in a 3 hour movie. In today's foolishness, we'll probably get some quasi-environmental message mixed in with the evil make Dune Great Again (Harkonnens) failing against the noble leftist freedom fighters (Atreides) with some obligatory intersectionality and tokenism thrown in.

Now why am I not surprised by this... [americanlookout.com]

RobBlair comments on Mar 6, 2019:

To be fair, I always try to equate the current tensions with how I felt about Clinton being impeached.

Marxism vs Fascism... discuss

RobBlair comments on Mar 5, 2019:

Marxism usually pertains to an international movement of workers rising up against the man where fascism is a national movement that incorporates some sense of national identity. Both involve state control over the markets and businesses and minimizes the individual. History shows that Marxism continues to spread where fascism dies with the failure of the country. I'd compare the 2 to malignant and benign cancer respectively. Marxism seems less evil because we don't see it. We see the concentration camps from Hitler. I've met gentlemen with bar-codes tattooed on their arm. We are kept almost completely ignorant of the Marxist failures in Venezuela, North Korea, Eastern Europe and the USSR. Remember all those videos in school showing Mao killing his own people? Yeah I don't either. Venezuela just happened. Did you see all those videos of poor starving people? Nope.

Interesting solution to rising healthcare costs for employers.

RobBlair comments on Mar 5, 2019:

Yup - We have a green, yellow, red light system for medical providers. If we use a green light provider we get money back. Of course the free market works. Freer and less obfuscated would be better.

What are your daily reads?

RobBlair comments on Mar 5, 2019:

Drudge Report - then I dive into my echo chambers at the Blaze and Daily Wire. If any of them misinform me without apology, they will be removed from my list.

I propose an amendment that when the census is taken illegal residents are counted as -1.

RobBlair comments on Mar 5, 2019:

Once an illegal alien is identified, they should be removed. It isn't necessarily the states fault for the Federal Government failing it's duty. I agree that illegal aliens shouldn't be counted in the census. If we're passing an amendment, I'd propose removing immigration from judicial purview unless the individual has been provided a claim status (asylum hearing, green card, etc...). Come here illegally you go into a work camp for 1 year and then are removed excepting executive pardon. No trial, no appeal.

My university is doing a voluntary Campus Culture Survey to all students, faculty, and ...

RobBlair comments on Mar 5, 2019:

I believe one of the marginalized groups today are white supremacists. Does your college really want to "deeply integrate inclusivity" with them? What about other racist groups? If you treat each other based on group identity, aren't you marginalizing self identity? We should all "reaffirm a commitment to support inclusivity" (or just "support inclusivity") of individuals by denying the validity of group identity.

H.R. 8, another pointless bill... [bearingarms.com]

RobBlair comments on Mar 5, 2019:

Parkland - FBI / government failed to do their job (as well as many others) - Sheriff fired, superintendent may be fired today, security guard fired. https://www.fbi.gov/news/pressrel/press-releases/fbi-statement-on-the-shooting-in-parkland-florida San Bernadino - Monster radicalized neighbor who illegally straw purchased weapons and planned terrorist attack - HR8 wouldn't help Sutherland Springs - Air Force did not properly report monster's gun ownership ineligibility - nobody has been fired yet. Las Vegas - Shooter was legally able to own guns - HR8 wouldn't help Sandy Hook - I so wish I could go back in time and give Lauren Rousseau and the other teachers handguns. She gave her life for her students. I'd prefer she took the monster's life instead. Schools need to harden and monsters need to fear for their lives from every teacher and school employee.

Critical thinking on abortion

RobBlair comments on Mar 4, 2019:

First establish that life begins before birth. Then ask - if its OK to kill a baby's life what protection do you have from the state killing you?

Do you agree with Trump building this wall? Why/ why not?

RobBlair comments on Mar 3, 2019:

Congressman Dan Crenshaw had a talk on this on Shapiro's Sunday special. According to Border Patrol Agents we catch 400,000 illegals every year. Border Patrol estimate they catch 1 out of 3. I don't want an illegal underclass in this nation.

My friend works in a joke shop.

RobBlair comments on Mar 3, 2019:

Totally missed an opportunity. Should've said that they could remove the offending outfit by paying for it. Currently on sale for twice its price. Then he could badger them for being all talk. I guess he can the Nazi party with Ben Shapiro. Just what will we call real nazis?

In the USA the Education behemoth has been run by progressives for decades.

RobBlair comments on Mar 3, 2019:

Don't send your kids to a garbage college for a liberal arts degree.

I am a true patriat who is prepared to fight to take my country back x

RobBlair comments on Mar 3, 2019:

Did you vote? Have you written your politicians? Do you engage with your neighbors? If so then keep up the battle.

I am not against SJW.

RobBlair comments on Mar 3, 2019:

No of course not against people. I am firmly against their philosophy.

Do South African minority white people deserve Human Rights support from the U.

RobBlair comments on Mar 3, 2019:

How about security cameras, guns, ammo and NRA signs. Maybe I'm fooling myself, but I don't see this as a racial problem. This is just thugs wanting to steal from the farmers and a permissive government that looks the other way. I'd imagine that black farmers and black farmhands would be happy to support law and order against these thugs. Please tell what I'm missing.

Too many choices make people unhappy. What do you think? Have an example from your life?

RobBlair comments on Mar 2, 2019:

I could see being overwhelmed by choices but what comes to mind: A supermarket with 12 different kinds of apples from other parts of the world next to products and produce a king from 50 years ago couldn't acquire. Home Depot with plywood in 1/ inch thickness increments. All different bolts and screws with different finishes and lengths. I think of these things and feel blessed.

Do you think children should be vaccinated? Why/ why not?

RobBlair comments on Mar 2, 2019:

The standard vaccines for children have benefits that far outweigh the risks.

Time to do the test, are you a dirty oppressor, Get you intersectionality score today:

RobBlair comments on Mar 2, 2019:

This makes me laugh every time I take it! I know it doesn't change but this is like an interactive Babylon Bee article. How about "...you can make some improvement to your score by getting more involved with Islam or Judaism,..." - Oh really? "You may award yourself up to 5 points depending on the level of your activism." And if you land on "Free Parking" well nobody really knows that either.

It seems that American liberalism (not classic liberalism) -- including the Democratic Party, the ...

RobBlair comments on Mar 2, 2019:

Well now that you've arrived at Galts Gulch, have a seat, take a breath and watch them desperately tear themselves apart. No host at the Oscars because a black man joked about wanting to be a grandfather someday. The trans movement undermines the gays. The Greenies now want to eliminate PETA's cows. And they've lost all pretense about defending the value of life. Another fine mess they've gotten themselves in.

Which industries can raise prices regardless of the quality or improvements of their products?

RobBlair comments on Mar 2, 2019:

Monopolies - Local utilities, governments, unions...

In Australia, around 90% (my estimate) of the population have little or no interest in politics or ...

RobBlair comments on Mar 2, 2019:

Everyone has an interest in politics and philosophy. Sex - Did you know the leftists want us to agree that having sex with a transgender man .... Cars - think of the innovation and work that goes into a car. Those people should be rewarded more. Football - Good players are not equal but everyone has a chance.

It's no wonder the latter would constantly shift negative focus on the former.

RobBlair comments on Mar 2, 2019:

"We have met the enemy and the enemy is us"

Meanwhile in Canada... [thefederalist.com]

RobBlair comments on Mar 2, 2019:

Hahahahah.... Oh wait, this isn't a joke?! This is so square tires.

how do we go about establishing a connection to people who are so emotionally invested in their ...

RobBlair comments on Mar 2, 2019:

As a husband, my first job is to listen. If we're hashing out a way forward, I'll talk about how I would approach it. And, if I see something that I think needs work, I'll question it and make an observation. Of course step 1 is to have a relationship.

What's your opinion on teacher's unions?

RobBlair comments on Mar 1, 2019:

I like good teachers being paid well and bad teachers being fired. I also despise the idea that the unions and the politicians can get together to spend taxpayer money on each other. Government unions should be prohibited.

Is it time for the states to invoke Article V?

RobBlair comments on Mar 1, 2019:

"Here's a quick preview. The Convention passed amendment proposals on the following six ideas: 1. The public debt shall not be increased except upon a recorded vote of two-thirds of each house of Congress. 2. Term limits on Congress 3. Limiting federal overreach by returning the Commerce Clause to its original meaning 4. Limiting the power of federal regulations by giving an easy congressional override 5. Require a super majority for federal taxes and repeal the 16th Amendment 6. Give the states (by a 3/5ths vote) the power to abrogate any federal law, regulation or executive order." Love item 3. Might be time to sign up.

There are a few good podcast channels that I follow, I would be interested in learning of more if ...

RobBlair comments on Mar 1, 2019:

Stefan Molyneux https://freedomainradio.com/ Ben Shapiro - Sunday Special https://www.dailywire.com/podcasts/series/sunday-special Glenn Beck - Podcast https://www.theblaze.com/podcasts/the-glenn-beck-podcast Dan Carlins Hardcore History https://www.dancarlin.com/ Thank you for the list!

Does failing to buy health insurance create externalities?

RobBlair comments on Mar 1, 2019:

Failing to pay for a service is called theft and it does create externalities. There are situations where we, as a society, would want to provide treatment for health conditions for those who can't afford them and I could see a mandate as appropriate given: for emergency care only, charged at the market rate. Beyond that I do not want to decouple the authority to use a service with the responsibility for paying for the service as it creates economic moral hazards and will eventually fail the system. Unfortunately, opening the door even a crack allows bureaucrats to purchase votes by giving away other people's money.

Social justice warriors are such fragile people.

RobBlair comments on Mar 1, 2019:

Not social, not justice, not warriors. Solid 1984.

What is Trump to a Trump fan? (poll:What do you think THEY think?)

RobBlair comments on Mar 1, 2019:

Cruz was too young and Trump said he'd build the wall. Currently, considering the lunacy on the left (infanticide, slavery to the state and no economic reality), its hard to moderate my support for him, although I do try.

Is God supernatural?

RobBlair comments on Mar 1, 2019:

http://edu-observatory.org/olli/tobbc/CMB_Timeline300.jpg Our observable, natural domain is inside the big bang "cone." God's supernatural domain is at least the entire page.

Extreme socialist policies could backfire on Democrats in 2020... [americanlookout.com]

RobBlair comments on Mar 1, 2019:

Demographically, conservatives have an uphill climb. Trump won the election because the lazy left didn't bother to vote. 2018, where both sides were activated, ushered in a wave against conservatives mostly because of Trump. I'd think it difficult for someone who gets their news from the MSM to even consider Trump palatable. This is why they fear Schultz. He's palatable to the left and his policies aren't to the left of Hitler, Mao and Stalin.

August, 1946: The citizens of Athens, Tennessee stage an armed revolt against their corrupt local ...

RobBlair comments on Mar 1, 2019:

Illegal activity was engaged in by the local authorities (poll watchers were arrested and a man casting his ballot was shot). Petition of redress to the governor was ignored. Local Sheriff militarized by hiring 200 outside deputies. Yes, a clear failure of government. Very disappointed in the lack of legal retribution against the machine after the event. At the least, the "sheriff" should have been charged and tried for breaking the law.

What's people's thoughts on Tommy Robinson being banned from all social media????

RobBlair comments on Mar 1, 2019:

Facebook stated “Tommy Robinson’s Facebook Page has repeatedly broken these standards, posting material that uses dehumanizing language and calls for violence targeted at Muslims. He has also behaved in ways that violate our policies around organized hate,” https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2019/02/26/facebook-bans-far-right-activist-tommy-robinson/?utm_term=.c0e0b7e88de5 Does anyone have any knowledge of TR posting calls for violence targeted at Muslims? If he did then good for Facebook for holding up their standards. As one would expect, it is more likely that TR did not make such an amateur mistake and this is just Facebook trying to avoid conflict from people who practice freedom of speech in a violent way - https://www.jihadwatch.org/2019/02/facebook-bans-tommy-robinson-falsely-claiming-he-calls-for-violence-against-muslims

My proposed amendment to the preamble of the Constitution: "Even though it's painfully ...

RobBlair comments on Feb 27, 2019:

This idea/experiment that every human has equally inherent dignity and worth has, for our nation, eventually brought the end of slavery and much of racism. It has pushed us to fringes of sexual equality and argues against the historically normal "powerful having control over the powerless" type governments. I vote nay to the suggested amendment. As for rationality, I'd argue that only someone who can demonstrate that they have more inherent value or worth is allowed to modify this statement. The obvious problem, of course, is figuring out what gives you inherent worth.

We have now reached the point where the volume of laws against evil have brought evil to physical ...

RobBlair comments on Feb 26, 2019:

Laws do not make people good. They just highlight when you are doing something wrong and help guide us through some complicated relationships contractually. Someone can be evil within any context of law.

What are your thoughts on this one? [thefederalist.com]

RobBlair comments on Feb 26, 2019:

Loons on their coins and in their governments. Upend everything for your child. I would move.

Gender dysphoria

RobBlair comments on Feb 26, 2019:

https://www.nationalreview.com/2018/10/transgender-orthodoxy-kenneth-zucker-vindicated/ Policy by politics. Forward a political agenda, silence the opposition or get them fired. At this point it should be standard practice to at least look for a conservative viewpoint in all the leftist dominated colleges.

Random - why do people date and get married?

RobBlair comments on Feb 25, 2019:

I love being married and coming home to my wife and 2 young children. I love being able to support her in raising our kids. I firmly believe that if this life were just about me then this life would suck. Sure my wife (and kids) represents a vulnerability but I like what we are building together. A life of leisure is for when I was a child. Sacrificing my time and energy is what I believe I am called to do.

Legalize all drugs in the US.

RobBlair comments on Feb 25, 2019:

Not even an untried idea. Portugal decriminalized all drugs in 2001. Deincentivize criminal behavior. Refocus policing to other crimes. Reinstitutionalize rehabs. Why do I think that this will never happen?

In our two party system we have historically dealt with exclusive political adversity by ...

RobBlair comments on Feb 24, 2019:

In 1994 republicans promised to hold votes on numerous popular topics that prior congresses refused to bring to a vote (like term limits). This "Contract with America" was followed by republicans taking over the house of reps for the first time in over a generation. Both partys' reluctance to deal with the border issue pushed Donald Trump into the White House. As for messaging, unless you do your own research you are only getting the left's message from the standard news outlets. It is not going unopposed

I'm interested in what leads people to choose a particular ideology, or religion.

RobBlair comments on Feb 23, 2019:

I would think that an ideology is not static and not necessarily well defined. It is not one choice but a journey that does not lead everyone to the same place. Religion is similar. More information and experience should shape a person's perspective. It differs in that there is a position of faith that shapes how information is received.

Two great forces of energy, Intelligence and Passion, intermingled.

RobBlair comments on Feb 23, 2019:

Wouldn't intelligence and passion be gods and their intermingling just part of their creation?

Bernie Sanders is running for President.

RobBlair comments on Feb 22, 2019:

If Bernie Sanders is implemented correctly he could work ... so no.

How do you reconcile with an intelligent family member who believes the earth is flat, we didn't go ...

RobBlair comments on Feb 22, 2019:

Ask them what evidence would they require to refute their point of view. Confirmation bias is real and its important that we institute ways to mitigate it in our own truth seeking. Quid est Veritas?

I love Trump and I love his sense of humor, but I think 'Crazy Bernie' isn't up to par with gems ...

RobBlair comments on Feb 22, 2019:

Bernie 3-house Sanders

Do you think blackface is something truly racist in nature, or just something an individual does ...

RobBlair comments on Feb 22, 2019:

If the person in blackface is next to a guy wearing a KKK hood then its racist. However, if the blackface is under the KKK hood that is appropriate mockery of racism and should be enjoyed by everyone.

What is America to you?

RobBlair comments on Feb 22, 2019:

I've always simplified it to the Declaration - "We hold these truths to be self evident; that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights;..." A bold and noble ideal that I hope we continue to move towards.

Name the company based on the clues.

RobBlair comments on Feb 16, 2019:

Responsible for stopping 1,000 beating hearts a day,

"When you are offended at any man's fault, turn to yourself and study your own failings.

RobBlair comments on Feb 16, 2019:

First remove the beam out of your own eye, and then you can see clearly to remove the speck out of your brother's eye. Matthew 7:5 (JUB) and "Set your house in perfect order before you criticize the world" - Peterson

Republicans and Conservative media not backing up President Trump to Build this Wall .

RobBlair comments on Feb 16, 2019:

Building the wall is not a popular Republican position (when running Trump was mostly alone). The idea of President Kamala invoking Emergency Powers to implement a socialist takeover has me hoping our courts close that door firmly. Congress must be hammered back into a functional shape.

To judge or not to judge

RobBlair comments on Feb 16, 2019:

If you have a relationship with this person then a conversation is in order. With understanding, repentance and then self forgiveness may occur. I would urge that you not considerate it a judgement of their past (you have no right to that position). However, we all need to make judgements to navigate the future.

With younger Americans moving to the left, is it inevitable that we will become a socialist nation?

RobBlair comments on Feb 16, 2019:

Young Americans are also moving towards being older. Socialism is for the young and ignorant.

This would mostly pertain to US citizens, where do you stand on the gun control debate?

RobBlair comments on Feb 15, 2019:

I like the idea that if someone pulls out a weapon to murder someone, many of those around him are capable of mitigating the problem.