Schroeder’s Corner
Is It Really “Better”? – The Hugh Hewitt Show
You probably know somebody like my neighbor. Given that there were only two landline phones in the neighborhood, the phone company had quit maintaining the lines. He was one of those two, but the lack of maintenance had rendered that phone so…
To Truly Make America Great Again
In his latest contribution to Fox, the host wrote a review of J.D. Vance’s book. I have not seen the book yet, but the host says it is the story of “the vice president’s journey into the welcoming pews of the Catholic Church.” Given that this…
Has America Become Self-Defeating? – The Hugh Hewitt Show
Yesterday was a big news day, but not for the reasons most people think. The resumption of serious military action against Iran is the biggest headline, but far from the biggest news. Anybody with any sense saw it coming from the moment the…
The Ugliest Weekend – The Hugh Hewitt Show
Civility and decency is dying in this nation – that’s not news. But this past weekend saw that fact revealed in new, and to my mind hideous, ways. Not since the murder of Charlie Kirk have we seen the ugliness that hides just below the surface…
True Authenticity – The Hugh Hewitt Show
The modern age loves to remind us to be true to ourselves, to be “authentic.” This often ends up being said when people want to do or act outside of the norm. “I know I should get a job, but I’m an artist, I must express myself,” for example.…
Some Things Should Not Be Marketed
Marketing is described, by the American Marketing Association, “Marketing is the activity, set of institutions, and processes for creating, communicating, delivering, and exchanging offerings that have value for customers, clients, partners, and…
Literacy Lost? – The Hugh Hewitt Show
Back when I lived a few miles from Hollywood I noticed an interesting thing every spring for the last several years I was there. Students were out “filming” school projects. I asked around a bit and apparently they were permitted to submit a…
Why Our Institutions Fail Us
Trust in our institutions is eroding rapidly. Is it any wonder? Yesterday Graham Platner dropped out of the race. Something in our electoral system failed, deeply, for him to get as far as he did. Whoever replaces him as the Democratic…
Iran And The M.O.U. – Pretense Or Otherwise?
“For me, I think it’s over,” Trump said. “As far as I’m concerned it’s just a waste of time.” “They can talk, but I think they’re wasting their time. They’re liars, they’re cheats. They’re sick people.” A lot of people have been saying that for…
The Very Rapid Rise And Fall Of Graham Platner
If the headlines this morning mean anything, Graham Platner is done – put a fork in him – the Democratic Party is abandoning him as fast and dramatically as possible. Politico says its over. The Atlantic calls for him to be “cut loose.” The…