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A Letter to My Friends

Fri, 12/10/2021 - 10:26am by ericfoy

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Friends, the time is short.

None of us knows which day will be our last. I am more aware of this now than ever.

In my younger years, I was concerned with how I might be perceived, or whom I might offend. But I'm old now, and I find that I no longer have much concern about either of those things. And here's the thing: At the end of our lives, whom do you suppose we should be concerned with? About who's opinion of ourselves do you suppose we should concern ourselves? Is it not God's?

Narcissism, Codependence, and Society at Large

Thu, 04/02/2015 - 9:59pm by ericfoy

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Narcissism: self-centeredness arising from failure to distinguish the self from external objects…

Codependency: a type of dysfunctional helping relationship where one person supports or enables another person's addiction, poor mental health, immaturity, irresponsibility, or under-achievement.

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Asleep at the Switch

Mon, 10/07/2013 - 11:23pm by ericfoy

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Politics

My political rant for today is...

Somebody fell asleep at the switch, and I fear it is US!!!

How to Fix our Health Care System

Mon, 10/07/2013 - 9:24pm by ericfoy

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Politics

Does everyone understand that our current health care system, in which the health care providers all get together with the insurance companies to work out how much will be paid for what, is simply a giant system of price-fixing? The insurers and the providers all get together at conventions in places like Las Vegas, and decide what will cost how much. There's all kinds of give-here, take-there.

The Greatest Forgotten Speech in American History

Tue, 02/05/2013 - 8:47pm by ericfoy

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Politics

August 15, 1996:
Bob Dole accepts his nomination at the Republican National Convention

I distinctly recall, after hearing his speech, all I could think was, "YES! This is the man we need for president," for I had not heard such inspiring speech since Ronald Reagan used to say, "I'm Ronald Reagan, and I believe with all my heart that..."

The Great Unravelling

Tue, 02/05/2013 - 6:15pm by ericfoy

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Politics

Young people today don't get it.

When I was young, sometimes it seemed like old people just didn't get it. Their opinions often seemed either irrelevant or inapplicable. My grandfather occasionally would pontificate about someone's lack of character as demonstrated by their behavior in a given circumstance. Things that were offensive to him just didn't bother me that much. I would think to myself, "That's old fashioned. People don't relate to each other on that basis anymore."

A Bronze Plaque at Mount Rushmore

Tue, 06/19/2012 - 11:16am by ericfoy

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Politics

HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Almighty God, from this pulpit of stone The American People render thanksgiving and praise for the new era of civilization brought forth upon this continent. Centuries of tyrannical oppression sent to these shores, God-fearing men to seek in freedom the guidance of the Benevolent Hand in the progress toward wisdom, goodness toward men, and piety toward God.

1776

Words of Wisdom from my Daughter, Shirah

Wed, 03/04/2009 - 9:40am by ericfoy

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Politics

You can find Shirah's other stuff at her blog,

Improper and Wicked Projects...

Thu, 01/15/2009 - 7:19pm by ericfoy

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Politics

I ran across this statement while perusing the Federalist Papers.

Do the Rich, in Fact, Pay their Fair Share?

Sun, 10/19/2008 - 10:36pm by ericfoy

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Politics

I think so. I think they pay WAY BEYOND their fair share. I think that stealing from them in the name of CLASS ENVY is the most deplorable facet of our immoral tax system! I'm not rich, by the "standards" set forth by our socialist leaders, who seem to think they are somehow enhanced in their wisdom in determining what's best for all of us. Furthermore, I resent the fact that every attempt made by myself (or anyone, for that matter) to improve my financial situation shall be mitigated and discouraged through taxation. If I work hard to improve my home, I am taxed on the basis of my hom

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