Monthly Archives: January 2014

Do Scientists Pray? Albert Einstein’s Response to a Child’s Question

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Elaine Magliaro

By ELAINE MAGLIARO Millions of people have heard of the famous “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus” editorial that was written in response to a letter a young girl wrote to the editor of New York’s Sun back in … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheism, Physics, Religion, Theism | 6 Comments

Military Families: School transition and deployment increase social isolation and weapon carrying by kids

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Chuck Stanley

By CHARLTON STANELY The mental health community has devoted considerable attention to the effect of deployment(s) on members of the military service. Not enough attention has been given to the effects of deployment on other family members. The California Department … Continue reading →

Posted in Education Policy, Foreign Policy, Government, Mental Health, Politics, Psychology, United States | Tagged , , , , , | 7 Comments

Mrs. Rodgers’ Neighborhood

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Mike Appleton

By MIKE APPLETON When Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers gave the more or less “official” Republican response to the President’s State of the Union address last night, I was expecting her to present a sort of Republican policy talk for mature … Continue reading →

Posted in RNC, United States | 37 Comments

Another Great Addition to FFS!

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Gene Howington

Flowers for Socrates is pleased to (belatedly – mea cupla!) announce the addition of Charlton Stanley to our fine group of authors.  Whether you know him as “Otteray Scribe” from elsewhere on the Web or simply as Chuck, he always … Continue reading →

Posted in FFS Update(s) | 13 Comments

Clap(per) Off?

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Gene Howington

By GENE HOWINGTON Since the inception of the Edward Snowden affair, one thing has been manifest.  Director of National Intelligence James Clapper lied to Congress.  Many have found this behavior unacceptable and have expressed ideas along the lines that Clapper … Continue reading →

Posted in Big Brother, CIA, Civil Liberties, Fascism, Free Speech, NSA, United States | 15 Comments

More Than a Black and White Issue?

Posted on January 26, 2014 by Elaine Magliaro

By ELAINE MAGLIARO I came across the following Tim Wise video on the “concept of whiteness” today. I thought I’d post it in hopes of getting a discussion going.

Posted in Racism | Tagged | 55 Comments

‘Tis Burns Night

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Chuck Stanley

By CHARLTON STANLEY Robert Burns was born on this day in 1759.  The bard of Scotland was an ordinary man who did extraordinary things with the language of his time.  He wrote in the Scots dialect, but he also wrote … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, Scotland | Tagged , , , | 7 Comments

The Third Post in the “Oh My Achin Head” Series: Mike Huckabee on Democrats, Women, Uncle Sugar, Birth Control, and Female Libidos

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Elaine Magliaro

By ELAINE MAGLIARO Mike Huckabee, former governor of Arkansas, 2008 Republican presidential candidate, ordained minister, guitarist, author, and Fox News commentator made news this week because of comments that he made at the Republican National Committee’s winter meeting. While speaking … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil Liberties, Fundamentalism, Reproductive Rights, RNC, United States | 37 Comments

The Second Post in the “Oh My Achin’ Head” Series: GOP Congressman Says Wives Should Submit to Their Husbands

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Elaine Magliaro

By ELAINE MAGLIARO It looks as if some Republican Congressmen haven’t gotten the message yet regarding how to go about winning over the hearts and minds of female voters. You’d think that they’d try a little harder considering Mitt Romney, … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Equal Rights, Fundamentalism, RNC, United States | 129 Comments

NOTICE: Flu Season

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Gene Howington

Sorry, but many of the authors at FFS have been compromised by the flu. New content will be coming as soon as we are able. Thank you.

Posted in FFS Update(s) | 51 Comments