Robert’s World View
Welcome to Robert’s view of the world where you can join a diverse group of intelligent people talking about a variety of interesting and controversial issues. We welcome your comments and hope you’ll find the content engaging and stimulating. Feel free to disagree with others, but please do such in a courteous manner.
Unlike most blogs, we don’t limit ourselves to one subject area. Robert’s World View covers an array of topics which are interesting and hopefully compelling. We purposefully play the role of provocateur to encourage you, the reader, to participate in a meaningful way. One day we might talk about hot button topics such as politics or religion, then we might shift to professional sports. The sky’s the limit because our world is vast and ever changing.
The Top Ten Causes of Death in America
The Top Ten Causes of Death in America I think it’s important to be cognizant of the dangers we face in our daily lives. In some cases, there’s nothing we can do. However, very often, lifestyle changes can play a crucial role in keeping you healthy and avoiding some...
America is Facing A Serious Threat to Our Democracy
Our country is in a state of crisis, with the Constitution and our Democracy under attack by millions of “virtually all white” Americans, who believe they are victims of a conspiracy to destroy their culture and what they believe makes America great. Unfortunately,...
Homicides and Death in America and Around the World
Deaths and Homicides in America and Around the World Introduction and Caveats Homicide stats are very interesting because they help illustrate trends in our society. Keep in mind, the only reliable homicide stats are long term. In other words, one cannot make...
Murder and Rapes of Indigenous Women and Women in General
Murder and Rape of Indigenous Women and Women in General I recently read an article on violence against women, but especially indigenous women. Although we are 22 years into the 21st Century, American women continue to be raped and/or murdered at a very high rate....
The Impact of Alcohol On Our Lives
The Impact of Alcohol in Our Lives Everyone knows having fun and/or celebrating in our culture is almost always associated with alcohol. Hey, someone just graduated or got a new job, let’s open a bottle of wine and celebrate. When single men or women want to meet...
What is the Primary Goal of the Fox Propaganda Network?
The bulk of Trump’s support comes from uneducated people living in rural counties across America, plus many blue-collar workers. He also has a significant number of professionals [primarily men], who support him. But no matter what part of society they come from,...
The Democrats Are Dumb
On November 2, 2021 the Democrats lost the election for Governor of Virginia, which had symbolic importance across the country. The Virginia race was a national barometer, reflecting the current mindset of the American voter. It got worse for the Dems, even though...
JFK Assassination – Another Delay in Releasing Government Records
On October 22, 2021, President Biden, just as Trump did during his administration, delayed the planned 2017 release of the remaining information on the Kennedy Assassination, still hidden in the National Archives. The new deadline for releasing the remaining records...
Hollywood Formula Films: Part I – Action Films
Unfortunately, virtually every action movie is a formula film, that’s why I find them so boring. The names of the actors and locations change, but you’ve seen the same story a million times. Occasionally, an unusual film will come along, which is about real...
The Alternate Reality of Trump World
I often talk about the alternate reality of Trump World where facts, logic, documentation, and the truth are irrelevant. Their inability to deal with reality and facts in a logical manner, seriously places our democracy in jeopardy. How scary is that? But it’s even...