hubris (hyo͞oˈbrĭs) n.   Overbearing pride or presumption; arrogance You can find posts from Democrats all over the internet that are at first merely pompous and then cross the line into imperious. Here is an example, not directed at this author: "The Blue States are forced to pay for the Red States welfare and food stamps for the uneducated illiterate country Republican bumpkins." That is hubris at square one.  It shouts, "Anybody who doesn't think like me is an illiterate bumpkin, and I have the right to say so." Is that the way you were taught to treat other people?  Should we all go around insulting others at will?  In a (hopefully) long life, is that a legacy to be desired? Politics based upon insult is an obnoxious brand.  It provides no room for understanding or conciliation.  It masks a psyche unable to wrestle with shortcomings inherent in the self.  It is...(Read Full Post)