Tag Archives: Politics

Beware Of Scientism

Posted on October 27, 2021 by terryshen

  As a differentiator, scientism involves bias. Specifically, it is, according to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, an exaggerated trust [emphasis added] in the efficacy of the methods of natural science applied to all areas of investigation. Overzealous of any sorts is suspicious. Economist … Continue reading →

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Week In Review – 24 Oct 2011

Posted on October 24, 2021 by terryshen

Seeking truth is the objective of a learned person.  That is also what science, among other branches of study, trying to accomplish.  The truth may change as new facts and evidences emerge but the objective remains the same.  At least … Continue reading →

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Is Filibustering Fair?

Posted on October 22, 2021 by terryshen

  Filibuster has received lots of attention lately, as the US Senate can’t seem to build consensus anymore with its chamber evenly divided (50/50).  You see, senator’s term lasts 6 years unlike the House of Representatives (2 years). In theory, … Continue reading →

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On Changing Our Mind

Posted on October 21, 2021 by terryshen

  The Greek philosopher Heraclitus said, “Change is the only constant in life.”  Even while you’re reading this post, time is fleeting us by. So the dynamic nature of our experience begs the questions of what about our mind? Do … Continue reading →

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Transition? What Transition? Part 2

Posted on October 18, 2021 by terryshen

  Watching the Biden administration this past nine months, any excitement accrued from  Trump’s departure while kicking and screaming about a stolen election, has been tempered by disappointments in how the Biden’s team handled  their tasks. Without a doubt, Covid-19 … Continue reading →

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Peddling In America

Posted on October 11, 2021 by terryshen

  We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our … Continue reading →

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Week In Review – 10 Oct 2021

Posted on October 10, 2021 by terryshen

A recent trip to Alaska has made me appreciate the seasonal change here in the Mid-Atlantic. Looking around, leaves are on the grass, pavement, everywhere else. They fall like the rain from trees. Right on cue, the natural’s hue is … Continue reading →

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Politics with A Big P

Posted on October 6, 2021 by terryshen

When the weight of the world is weighing you down, realize it is really what’s between your two ears that is topsy-turvy. Chances are the world will revolve as it always have, and the sun will come up the same … Continue reading →

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Vaccination As Conditions Of Employment

Posted on October 4, 2021 by terryshen

  I am not a fan of mandate, particularly with the public mandate. The term can be manipulated for expediency or gain (e.g. legitimacy or votes). However, with the vaccine mandate applied as conditions of employment, I am totally okay … Continue reading →

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Week In Review – 3 Oct 2021

Posted on October 3, 2021 by terryshen

Sadly the Coronavirus death count in the US has surpassed 700,000 this past Friday, and the percentages for fully vaccinate and people with at least one dose are at 56% and 65% respectively. If saving life is important, we can’t … Continue reading →

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