Archive for April, 2009

POLITICS AND RELIGION

   For as long as I can remember I have heard people say “Don’t discuss politics or religion”.That makes sense because both are subjective issues and people usually adhere to religion as a ‘faith-based system of salvation’. Faith is the sticking point.
People do not change unless given a reason and since the principles of a [...]

IN MEMORIAM

AUBURN            1904-1937
CORD                  1929-1937
CROSLEY           1939-1952
DUESENBERG   1913-1926
ESSEX                  1919-1932
HUDSON             1910-1957
KAISER               1945-1956
NASH                   1916-1957
PACKARD       [...]

Messianic Fervor

 
 
During this period of religious significance to both Christians and Jews, a mental  ‘almost overload’ has “….come upon me”–while I was raking last fall’s leaves.
Not being a theologian the following is the best that I could do.
 
Christians celebrate Easter as the rebirth of the Savior—someone who would cleanse them of sin and perpetuate [...]

Lead, Lead & More Lead

Saw on TV yesterday that dealers who sell  some small motorcycles and ATV’s were ordered to not sell them and if they do they will be heavily fined.
It seems that some lead has been found in the paint on the fenders.
My answer: ” Anyone who goes around licking motorcycle fenders deserves to remove themselves from [...]

GREED versus NEED

A reader sent me an e-mail today that made me think about greed as the source of discontent in our society.

There is a connection between conservatism and greed but it is not an absolute “A=B”.
One can be ‘conservative’ (as I am) and not be greedy (as I am not).
Greed stems from conservatism but [...]