I remember years ago hearing children, myself included, reciting an old rhyme that began “Sticks and stones may break my bones”. There are numerous variations of the next line, from “But words shall never hurt me” to “But names will never hurt me” and many more. But the common theme was always that words, unlike physical weapons, cannot hurt you.…
Posts published by “Stewart Flood”
Native of Philadelphia, but living in Charleston since the 1980s. Closing in on 50 years as an IT consultant. Politically active in the Republican Party from 1989-2005, then the Libertarian Party from 2005-2020. Currently politically homeless.
Former radio talk show host on (over the years) on WTMA, WSC, WQSC, WQNT and WJK. Left radio in 2005 after being fired for resigning from the Republican Party after exposing local corruption.
Liberal Party USA held their inaugural convention in Houston this weekend. While this author had hoped to attend, circumstances prevented travel. As most readers here know, I am clearly in support of the argument for a classic liberal party. So while this is intended to be as unbiased as possible, please excuse any on my part that may filter in.…
I certainly apologize if anyone reading this believes I am going to talk about football. Baseball certainly, but never football. I was raised a Philadelphia boo-bird and I am proud of it. Even Santa Claus fears real boo-birds. Before I go any farther, I need to post one small link. It has been more than a year since my last…