At 50, everyone has the face he deserves. George Orwell, personal diary (last entry), 1949 Ironically, George Orwell died in 1950 at the age of 46. He never quite reached the age at which he anticipated his true character would show on his face. However, if Orwell’s aphorism is true, Donald Trump, at 72, is … Read more
It is becoming increasingly clear that Republicans will stop at nothing, stoop to any low, violate any standard, breach any convention, and even violate the law, in order to gain and maintain political power. Exhibit 1, GeorgiaIn Georgia, the Secretary of State is in charge of elections. While serving in this office, Brian Kemp purged … Read more
I, the Lord God, make you free, therefore ye are free indeed; and the law also maketh you free. Nevertheless, when the wicked rule the people mourn. Wherefore, honest men and wise men should be sought for diligently, and good men and wise men ye should observe to uphold; otherwise whatsoever is less than these … Read more
The first angel sounded, and there followed hail and fire mingled with blood, and they were cast upon the earth: and the third part of trees was burnt up, and all green grass was burnt up. (Revelation 8:7) The summer of 2018 brought an unprecedented number of wildfires, of unprecedented ferocity, across the entire planet. … Read more
The “Title of Liberty,” like the Good Samaritan, proclaimed the cause of the outcast and downtrodden against “the great wickedness of those who are seeking for power and authority, yea, even those king-men” (Alma 60:17).” — Hugh Nibley In the Book of Mormon there is constant tension between the rich and “high born” and the … Read more
When the early church began to grow in power and influence and worldliness, the ancient doctrine of the Two Ways was quickly replaced by the doctrine of the Two Parties. The former specified that there lies before every mortal, at every moment of his life, a choice between the Way of Light and the Way … Read more
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the United States need to wake up from their political naivety and recognize that our country is in serious danger. At one time it may have been true that both the Republican and Democratic parties consisted of well-meaning, loyal citizens who loved their country, … Read more
“And now it came to pass that when Nephi had said these words, behold, there were men who were judges, who also belonged to the secret band of Gadianton, and they were angry, and they cried out against him. And those judges were angry with him because he spake plainly unto them concerning their secret … Read more