mike's common sense

There's an old saying, "If you don't use it, you lose it". If that's true, the average American brain must be in a state of atrophy. Most of us are seldom called upon to use our cerebral cortex anymore. Network TV shows, commercials, our schools, our jobs, etc. have all been "dumbed down" to the... Sign in to see full entry.

I live in south Florida, no let me rephrase that, I live in south, south Florida. I live about 10 miles from the southern tip of Florida. In many ways this is paradise; warm sunny weather year round, lots of flora, and lots and fauna. We also have lots of alligators; and I do mean lots. They are... Sign in to see full entry.

I'm not feeling well, I've called in sick to work the last three days. This is not like me, I have always been blessed with great health. I am going to have to see my doctor soon... like tomorrow. Fortunately, thanks to my union, I still have health care benefits. Nothing like I had when I was first... Sign in to see full entry.

Teddy Roosevelt, had a famous saying, "Talk softly, and carry a big stick". These were wise words because, if you truly know what you are talking about, you don't need to it loudly. Now a days, we have a proliferation of people, who go by a different creed; "Talk loudly, and carry a big chip on your... Sign in to see full entry.

Last post I talked about the need to love more than we ever have before. Its true, we do, but, how do we accomplish this? After all its difficult enough to love those close to us at times, let alone total strangers, and our enemies. We need to realize that it is impossible for anyone to love... Sign in to see full entry.

After posting "Fear Mongers", I received a couple of comments, stating that they believed what I was saying to be true; however they didn't know what they could do to change things. First of all, let me state that helplessness, is an effect of fear, and exactly what the global elite wants to... Sign in to see full entry.

It has long been known that the simplest, and most effective way to control a population of people, is through fear. The reason Vlad the Impaler did the gruesome acts he did, was to strike fear in the local population, thereby making them easier to control. The reason most religions put the fear of... Sign in to see full entry.

I am a middle aged guy. I recently turned 53. Like most middle aged people, my body is showing the signs of wear and tear. My hearing is getting worse, my hair is starting to show a touch of gray, my old wrestling injuries are coming back to nag me, I forget where I left my keys, etc. etc. They say... Sign in to see full entry.

Looking back through history, it seems that whenever there has been a major threat by an evil force, or an invader, there has been a positive force to thwart or oppose that threat. The working class, of not only America, but of the entire industrialized world is currently under siege by the... Sign in to see full entry.

Last post I talked about a different way to verbalize one's opinions, and needs, in a more effective manner to enhance communication; this post is about completing the communication process, listening. Communication, is by definition, a give, and TAKE of ideas, and needs. Too often, when we discuss... Sign in to see full entry.