Though often spoken of in hushed voices, sex is one of the most fundamental aspects of the human experience. We’re evolutionary hardwired to seek it, just like air, water, and food. Like the preparation of food, sex has been elevated to both a science and an art form. Even after thousands of years of practice and study, however, humans are still having problems in the bedroom. Continue reading “Sex”
Category: Adam Goldfein Show
Selective Enforcement of the Law
Eric Holder’s speech on the enforcement of mandatory minimum sentences is the latest installment in a long line of ways the Obama administration has attempted to side step Congress. Holder asked the American Bar Association to use their prosecutorial discretion to reduce the frequency of filing charges that carry mandatory minimum sentences for non-violent drug crimes. This is a large diversion from the normal policy of prosecutors going for the highest provable offense. Continue reading “Selective Enforcement of the Law”
Segregated Sororities and Fraternities
The University of Alabama recently received complaints that the selection process for its sororities was discriminatory. In response, the university began “continuous open bidding” where sororities can accept members at any time, instead of just during rush periods. So far, six minority students have accepted bids to traditionally white sororities. While there are no longer actual policies enforcing segregation in Greek life, it is still mostly divided into traditionally black and traditionally white fraternities and sororities. Continue reading “Segregated Sororities and Fraternities”
Schools Opening Sports to Disabled
Few questions have perplexed scholars and philosophers more than what constitutes a “reasonable” accommodation. Today the Department of Education released guidelines applying to school athletics, including club, intramural, or interscholastic (eg., Freshman, junior varsity, varsity) athletics at all levels. The rules require the schools to create “reasonable modifications” or create parallel athletic programs that have comparable standing as mainstream programs to accommodate those with disabilities. An example given was to provide a visual starting cue to a deaf track runner. The extent of these accommodations, however, is a bit fuzzy. Continue reading “Schools Opening Sports to Disabled”
Satisfaction
People are constantly striving for the sense of fulfillment that comes from true satisfaction. Satisfaction comes in two forms. There is the emotional, often fleeting, feeling of accomplishment that comes from achieving a goal. Getting a raise, buying a new car, or hitting a milestone in life provides temporary happiness. However, this soon becomes the new baseline. Psychologically, people quickly become accustomed to their new situation. Continue reading “Satisfaction”
Satan
Were he as fair once, as he now is foul,
And lifted up his brow against his Maker,
Well may proceed from him all tribulation.
Dante’s Inferno Continue reading “Satan”
Rude
People are rude. Everyone has experienced a person so absorbed in their own world that they have no consideration for the world around them. They are the ones who are speaking on a cell phone while the sandwich person is trying to take their order. They are the people who flip the bird at you after they cut you off. They cut in line, they text at dinner, and block the entire aisle with their grocery cart. The very worst part is that most of us are this person. Continue reading “Rude”
Rich and Poor at War
Pitting the rich against the poor is no new development. It periodically rears its ugly head and it has been responsible for revolutions, wars, and the fall of nations. At the core, there is a fundamental assumption underneath all the propaganda and political talking points. It is that people must succeed at the expense of one another. It is the belief that, at least as things currently are structured, one person can only get ahead economically by grabbing an ever larger share of a fixed pie. Continue reading “Rich and Poor at War”
The Ministry of Truth: What Actually Happened?
“He who controls the past controls the future. He who controls the present controls the past.” -George Orwell, 1984. Continue reading “The Ministry of Truth: What Actually Happened?”
Return on Investment in Government
Imagine that you own a company like Proctor and Gamble, which produces a multitude of products. You have an advertising budget, and your funds are finite. What products would you pay to advertise? Do you advertise the hottest products or the slowest movers? Do you push the items with the highest profit margins? This is the same situation our government is in. With finite tax revenue, it must choose which programs to prioritize and where to allocate money. Continue reading “Return on Investment in Government”
Ronin Pen 