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.