Opinion Forum

Narcissism Is Alive and Well in America

May 17th, 2011

By Dr. Jim Taylor Do you know the story of Narcissus? The very handsome fellow in Greek mythology who, because of his indifference and disdain toward others, was punished by the gods by falling in love with his own image. He was so enraptured by his beauty that he was unable to pull himself away […]

Articles written by Dr. Jim Taylor
Tags: celebrities, culture, egocentrism, narcissism, self-esteem, society, youth
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Celebrity Worship for Wisdom, Fun, and Edification

January 18th, 2011

By Dan Miller Celebrities and the MSM are awesome! And occasionally fatal. Here is a fascinating article about celebrity health tips: “In an annual list of what it sees as the year’s worst abuses against science, the Sense About Science (SAS) campaign group debunked diet and exercise suggestions made by actors, pop stars and others […]

Articles written by Dan Miller
Tags: celebrities, elites, Fey, Obama, Palin, PC, progressives, Roosevelt, wisdom
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Terminally Stupid Parents

January 16th, 2009

I’ve heard lots of weird names that stupid parents give their children. Johnny Cash sang about it in “A Boy Named Sue.” Seems his father wanted to make him tough, so he gave him a name that would attract ridicule and fistfights. I guess that would work, if it doesn’t get the kid killed. I just read […]

Articles written by Tom Carter
Tags: celebrities, names, sports
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