Intellectual Conservative Politics and Philosophy » Gordon E. Finley

On Fatherhood

Gordon E. Finley — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 11:52:37 +0000

Fatherhood as an institution will not disappear. Like Liberty, however, the price of fatherhood is eternal vigilance.

Long ago and far away, Father's Day was celebrated as a special day for Dad with his favorite meal generally accompanied by the traditional gifts of a shirt, tie, belt, or wallet. As a son giving these gifts, and later [...]

Where Did Harry Go Wrong?

Gordon E. Finley — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:28:41 +0000

Contrary to Harry Reid's assertions, it is unlikely that unemployment increases the risk of Domestic Violence in men but not in women.

As Senate Majority Leader, Harry Reid unquestionably is one of the nation’s most powerful political figures. So, as Majority Leader, how could he be so wrong on Domestic Violence?

Arguing in favor of a [...]

The Gender Silent Majority

Gordon E. Finley — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:31:21 +0000

Although the nation is swimming in trillions of dollars of debt, President Obama's new budget proposal includes hefty increases for women's programs.

On February 1, 2010, President Barack Obama released his proposed budget for the coming year. Most commentaries focused on debt, deficits, taxes, and unemployment. With the trillions of problems in Obama's multi-trillion dollar budget, [...]

A Woman’s Inalienable Right To Murder?

Gordon E. Finley — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:09:54 +0000

Amber Cummings put two bullets into the head of her sleeping husband — and got away with it.

On January 7, 2010 the Associated Press released a story titled "Maine woman avoids prison for killing of husband."

What is important about this case are not the details — admittedly unattractive — but the essential legal [...]

Males and Seniors Lose Under ObamaCare

Gordon E. Finley — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 03:39:39 +0000

With $1 trillion dollars in new spending, you would think there was enough money to establish an Office of Men's Health.

It is essential to be aware that there are three groups whose health will be negatively impacted by ObamaCare. First, all boys and all men will lose. Harry Reid's behind-closed-doors-deal-busting bill establishes yet five more Offices of Women's [...]

Demography and Economy: The Good, the Bad, the the Ugly

Gordon E. Finley — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 11:30:11 +0000

Recent data from the National Center for Health Statistics show us where we are and where we are going as a Nation.

The release on March 18, 2009, of preliminary childbirth data from the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) for 2007 has yielded mixed news – some good but most providing troubling insight into potentially crippling problems [...]

Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2008: California Leads the Way

Gordon E. Finley — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 11:30:02 +0000

The California Court of Appeals recently ruled that California unlawfully discriminated against men when it established programs exclusively for female victims of domestic violence.

The saying “As goes California, so goes the Nation,” never has been more true than for Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2008. On October 14, the California courts led the nation in [...]

Macy’s DisRESPECT for Men

Gordon E. Finley — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 11:30:31 +0000

Macy’s has made a major mistake by aligning itself with the radical feminist Family Violence Prevention Fund and their new ultra high-tech campaign titled RESPECT.

One thing that major retailing giants and politicians have in common is a concern with their image in the hearts and minds of customers and voters. They are concerned [...]

Obama/Biden: Escalating the War on Fathers and Families

Gordon E. Finley — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:29:00 +0000

What does Barack Obama’s selection of Senator Biden portend for his future appointments and the future of the American family?

Tragically — but true to the radical feminist agenda — the Obama/Biden Democratic ticket portends an escalating war on boys, men, fathers, and families. On Father’s Day 2008, Senator Obama could have spoken on [...]

Facing Reality on Domestic Violence

Gordon E. Finley — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:15:36 +0000

The most recent studies suggest an increase in the initiation rates for Domestic Violence by girls and women.

The very high profile case of Fort Lauderdale police Chief Frank Adderley — whose wife Eleanor Leisa Adderly shot at him, missed him by inches while he lay in bed, and then continued to fire at [...]