Posts Tagged ‘Bill Ott’
Not in my neighborhood | Ott Observation
nn, a Catholic charity. They want to build a shelter for unhoused pregnant women in West St. Louis County. Some potential residential neighbors protested based on security concerns. A lawsuit…
Read MoreMisrepresentation | Ott Observations
As I watch the continued dysfunction of Congress, I can’t help but think back to the intent of our Founding Fathers. Alexander Hamilton is considered one of the Fathers of…
Read MoreTesting mental competency
Both sides are trying to make mental competency an issue in the upcoming presidential election. Every stumble or fumbled word is noted as evidence. “See there, he’s lost it,” or…
Read MoreDeportation to make America great again | Ott Observations
I’ve watched most of the Republican presidential debates to this point. I don’t think it is fair to be critical of anything unless you make the effort to first understand…
Read MoreWhat a wonderful world | Ott Observations
As we turn the page to a new year, our federal and state legislatures are returning to work. Old and new laws are being debated regarding our ongoing culture wars.…
Read MoreReason vs. Rationalization | Ott Observations
The words “reason” and “rationalization” appear to be very similar in their meaning. In fact, they are names for thought processes that are total opposites. The process of “reason” starts…
Read MoreWhen God winks | Ott Observations
I got married late in life. It was a package deal: one wife, two stepkids and two cats. Within a couple of weeks of my marriage, my stepson brought…
Read MoreProfiles in Courage | Ott Observations
Last month was the 60th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. For those of us old enough to remember, it was a time of shock, grief, despair…
Read MoreRevising the role of government | Ott Observations
It’s hard to imagine an issue or topic that isn’t divisive today. Supposedly different opinions are grounded in different ideologies, be they conservative, liberal, libertarian or socialistic. It feels more…
Read MoreHorror and dread | Ott Observations
As I watched the first news reports of the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel, I was of course horrified. There is no excuse whatsoever for the slaughter of civilians and…
Read MoreThe Age of Skepticism | Ott Observations
I was on a retreat recently and the issue of the decline of the institution of religion was part of the discussion. Less than half of Americans are members of…
Read MoreA missed opportunity | Ott Observations
Kevin McCarthy was voted out of the U.S. House Speaker position. This is the top leadership position in the House of Representatives, chosen by a majority of the representatives. Prior…
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