Sound of Silence

In the past, I relegated my blog to discussing moral issues regarding the impact of silence. Yet, to my shame, I left my own passion and obligation in the balance. That would probably explain why my blogs have been so sporadic with little focus. Thus, I have decided to switch my focus to discussing teens and issues surrounding them.

Exxon profits this spring were $11 billion in three months. With gas prices at record numbers and the average family cost to fill a minivan at $70, why are the Republicans still fighting to keep the subsidies for oil companies?

When was the last time you told a really good truth? I am finding that deception is becoming commonplace amongst our society to where it can be viewed as justifiable if it is a means to an end.

Brokanomics mentality is instant gratification in action: It creates a void of understanding to those who decides to partake in its procedure. It does not deny anyone the right to utilize its weighty consequences. It creates a sense of satisfaction and gratification upon use.

As I was driving down the now-heavily trafficked streets of New Smyrna Beach, I could not help but turn on the radio to aleve me of the stress of 10 cars in front of me at the light when I heard the ostentatious commentary of our local neighbors yapping about the gift Sean ‘P.Diddy’ Combs gave his son for his 16th birthday. It sounded like the case of the broke-a-naires once again not understanding economics.

If you were to see a manly man would you recognize him? Do you think it is the bravado, the muscular pecks, the ‘it’ factor, the charming smile, the Armani suit that makes a manly man? Do you think it is the Ryan Seacrest charm, Denzel Washington sex appeal, or the Brad Pitt looks?

NSBNEWS.net photo by Henry Frederick. This photo was among several that went up in the Westside community the night before the general election.