Tag Archives: crime

Political Hostages in Texas

Posted on June 19, 2018 by hbreck

When I discuss current events, I do my best to do so in a logical, fact-based way. It’s important to make sure the truth is told. Emotions can cloud that truth. Getting angry about a situation frequently leads to overreaction … Continue reading →

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Chicago Nope

Posted on October 16, 2017 by hbreck

Two weeks ago, in Las Vegas, Stephen Paddock barricaded himself in his hotel room on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Hotel, and opened fire on a crowd of concert-goers below. He killed 58 people and wounded 489 more … Continue reading →

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Maybe he really could get away with murder…

Posted on May 18, 2017 by hbreck

Back in January 2016, while on the campaign trail, Donald Trump boasted that he could shoot somebody without losing voters. Obviously this was a bit of a morbid hyperbole. Trump, in his usual classy way, was simply bragging about his popularity. … Continue reading →

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Donald Trump Cannot Be President… and here’s why.

Posted on October 10, 2016 by hbreck

Originally I intended to write a simple article, based on my “Elected Yet Unelectable” series, highlighting (in normal prose form) specific moments and events that prove that Donald J. Trump is completely unelectable and unsuitable for any public office. The … Continue reading →

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Elected yet unelectable – Darrell Issa

Posted on November 9, 2014 by hbreck

Elected yet unelectable Darrell Issa Currently starting his 8th term in the 49th California Congressional District For my third installment in this series, I’m going to bring up one of my favorite topics regarding the worst elected officials in the … Continue reading →

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Progress vs perception

Posted on September 30, 2014 by hbreck

This is just a quick observation, not a full post. Reading Facebook posts today, I observed more than one person complaining about the state of crime in America and “all the crazies out there these days.” This type of discussion … Continue reading →

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Repost – Blogger – February 29, 2008 – Crime and Excessive Punishment

Posted on April 20, 2014 by hbreck

Reposted from Blogger Crime and Excessive Punishment – February 29, 2008   Earlier this week I attended a screening of a film by Melissa Mummert, a Unitarian minister currently based in North Carolina. While serving as a chaplain intern in … Continue reading →

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