Category Archives: politics

They’re Coming For You Next

Posted on 29 April 2014 by Ron Conte

I want to explain something that happens in society and culture, not just at the present time, but throughout human history, and not just in the U.S., but in many places. I’ll word this insight in general terms because it … Continue reading →

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Corporations and their Support for Gay Marriage

Posted on 4 April 2014 by Ron Conte

A recent Honey Maid ad for graham crackers depicts several different families, and then closes with the tagline: “Everyday wholesome snacks for every wholesome family.” The ad provoked some controversy. The advocacy group One Million Moms had this to say: … Continue reading →

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Is Hatred of Minority Opinions the new Racism?

Posted on 9 January 2014 by Ron Conte

Suppose that a controversial issue arises in secular society. The majority viewpoint coalesces around opinion “A”, but you side with the minority by adhering to opinion “B”. Certainly, the majority opinion within sinful secular society, at any point in time, … Continue reading →

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Iran’s Nuclear Weapons Capability

Posted on 23 November 2013 by Ron Conte

[updated below] According to information from the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) and ISIS (Institute for Science and International Security), Iran has enough 20% enriched uranium gas (U-235) to make one significant quantity (SQ) of weapon-grade uranium (WGU), which is … Continue reading →

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Is Iran’s Offer to Limit its Nuclear Program a Deception?

Posted on 9 October 2013 by Ron Conte

Several news sources are reporting that Iran is preparing to make an unprecedented offer to the West, in exchange for an easing of sanctions: Iran will reportedly offer to stop enriching uranium to levels of 20% purity in upcoming talks … Continue reading →

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Is Iran building a secret gas centrifuge plant?

Posted on 3 October 2013 by Ron Conte

The following text is excerpted from the October 3, 2013 Testimony of David Albright Before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Albright is President and Founder of the Institute for Science and International Security, a Washington, D.C. think tank. The … Continue reading →

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Iran’s Progress toward Nuclear Breakout

Posted on 29 August 2013 by Ron Conte

The latest IAEA report on Iran’s nuclear program has been released [IAEA 28 Aug 2013]. The Washington D.C. think-tank called ISIS (Institute for Science and International Security) has published an analysis of that report [ISIS 28 Aug 2013]. My thoughts … Continue reading →

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Supreme Court decision on same-sex marriage due soon

Posted on 13 June 2013 by Ron Conte

The Supreme Court decision on same-sex marriage could be announced soon. The next public announcements of decision are expected on Monday, June 17 and Thursday, June 20th. I expect that they will approve of gay marriage for several reasons: 1. … Continue reading →

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Iran Poised for Nuclear Breakout

Posted on 23 May 2013 by Ron Conte

Latest IAEA Report The 22 May 2013 IAEA report on Iran’s nuclear program presents the following. As of May 2013, Iran possessed 6357 kg of 5% enriched Uranium-235 and 182 kg of 20% U-235. But the total amount of 20% … Continue reading →

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Iran’s Nuclear Breakout in 2013

Posted on 10 April 2013 by Ron Conte

The 21 Feb 2013 IAEA Report on Iran’s nuclear program was an eye-opener; it was both perplexing and worrying. Here’s the IAEA Report: in a long PDF document, and here’s the ISIS analysis of that report: a shorter more readable … Continue reading →

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Why Same-sex Marriage is not a Right

Posted on 28 March 2013 by Ron Conte

The most common argument in favor of same-sex marriage (gay marriage) is that homosexuals deserve the same rights, including the right to marriage, as anyone else. My reply, from the point of view of Catholic theology, is that every right … Continue reading →

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Iran vs. the IAEA: is a Covert Breakout Underway?

Posted on 13 February 2013 by Ron Conte

Most of the commentary and analysis of Iran’s nuclear weapons program focuses on the uranium enrichment facilities at Natanz and Fordow. As more and more centrifuges are installed and brought online at each of those facilities, Iran’s ability to enrich … Continue reading →

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