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Louis William Rose
Author Archives: Louis William Rose
The Milk Party is Milking It
Originally published in the Jacksonville Observer The Milk Party (aka The Children’s Movement of Florida) says that “the well-being and education of our children in Florida must be the highest priority of government, business, non-profit institutions and families.” The Milk … Continue reading
Posted in Liberty, Philosophy of Education, Politics
Tagged Liberty, Louis William Rose, Milk Party, Socialism
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Sonnet: A Toast to the Constitution
A simple document in seven parts An easy read, including the amendments Compelling words that stir up young men’s hearts To sacrifice their lives for independence And sacrifice they did, that holy number Was yearly multiplied in foreign fields In … Continue reading
Posted in About Life, Freedom of Speech, Liberty, Philosophy of Law, Poetry, Political Theory
Tagged freedom, Liberty, Louis William Rose, Poem, revolution, U.S. Constitution, United States
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Make No Mistake, It’s Still Liberty or Death!
Originally published in the Jacksonville Observer I know that I am the odd man out when I say I could care less about the Jaguars. But given that, you must admit that professional football is a fantasy world where the … Continue reading
Posted in Liberty, Political Theory, Politics
Tagged Liberty or Death, Louis William Rose, Patrick Henry, Republican
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Property Rights and Environmental Public Policy
Indeed, the principal reason why, in the first place, states and cities were ever organized at all was to defend private property. – Cicero 1 In 1772, shortly before the beginning of the Revolutionary War, Samuel Adams, who was a … Continue reading
Toward a Clearer Understanding of Universal Human Rights
Originally posted on the Florida Student Philosophy Blog It was never the people who complained of the universality of human rights, nor did the people consider human rights as a Western or Northern imposition. It was often their leaders who … Continue reading
Posted in Academic Papers, Ethics, Liberty, Natural Law, Political Theory
Tagged Human Rights, Louis William Rose, Natural Law
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Dr. Dale Jamieson on ‘The Moral and Political Challenges of Climate Change’
Originally posted on the Florida Student Philosophy Blog On Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010 I attended a lecture by Dr. Dale Jamieson, director of environmental studies at New York University, on “The Moral and Political Challenges of Climate Change” at the … Continue reading
Mixing Religion with Politics
Originally published in the Jacksonville Observer It is impossible to keep religion out of politics. Why, you ask? Because a few folks involved in politics actually know God, and others have strong religious beliefs that supersede and drive their political … Continue reading
How to Overthrow the Government
Originally published in the Jacksonville Observer I think that it is way past time that we overthrew the government that is currently in power, and put in some decent, honest folks that know what’s important and what’s not. While it … Continue reading
Posted in Political Theory, Politics
Tagged Louis William Rose, precinct organization
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I Want to Live in a City…
Originally published in the Jacksonville Observer Mayor John Peyton has been fighting a battle with the people of Jacksonville over his irrational desire to raise taxes during a recession. The overwhelming majority of taxpayers don’t want a tax increase and … Continue reading
Posted in Politics, Taxes
Tagged FL, Jacksonville, John Peyton, Louis William Rose, tax and spend liberal
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What is Wrong
Originally published in the Jacksonville Observer It seems to me that things are terribly wrong and that my fellow citizens are slipping back into the abyss of subjection and slavery. This is a non-partisan observation. I am not laying the … Continue reading
The Business of Government
Originally published in the Jacksonville Observer Recently Mayor Peyton sent everyone an e-mail in which he said that it was his intention to run the City of Jacksonville like a business. The problem is that the City of Jacksonville should … Continue reading
Posted in Essays, Political Theory, Politics
Tagged government as business, John Peyton, Louis William Rose, tax and spend
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The Party of ‘Hell No’
Originally published in the Jacksonville Observer The United States has ceased to be a constitutional republic. Our country was established by the adoption of a constitution that is no longer in force in any real way. Our social structures are … Continue reading
Demanding Liberty
Originally published in the Jacksonville Observer On April 15th, more than 4,000 patriots gathered at the Jacksonville Landing as part of a national network of Tax Day Tea Parties that are said to have attracted more than a million participants. … Continue reading
Posted in Liberty, Political Theory, Politics
Tagged Liberty, Louis William Rose, Tea Party, Tyranny
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A Letter to Secretary Janet Napolitano
April 16, 2009 Certified Mail Secretary Janet Napolitano Department of Homeland Security U.S. Department of Homeland Security Washington, DC 20528 Madame Secretary: I have read with great interest the recent report: Rightwing Extremism: Current Economic and Political Climate Fueling Resurgence … Continue reading
Rose’s Political Continuum
Originally published in the Florida Student Philosophy Blog As a political philosopher, I believe that one of my tasks is to reduce complicated issues to basic principles. Hence this graphic. It represents my conclusions on the opposing ideas of war … Continue reading
President Obama
Originally published in the Florida Student Philosophy Blog God bless the new President of the United States! Now let us do all we can do to help him uphold his oath to protect and defend the Constitution of the United … Continue reading
Suicide and Sisyphus
To be, or not to be: that is the question: Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, Or to take arms against a sea of troubles, Bill Shakespeare “Males take their own … Continue reading
Posted in Academic Papers, Existentialism
Tagged Albert Camus, life is absurd, Louis William Rose, Sisyphus, Suicide
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On Parliamentary Procedure
Liberty is the ability to do what I want, when I want, without interference, in order that some good may be accomplished. Politics is the interaction with others in an attempt to influence the outcome of events. A large part … Continue reading
Posted in Liberty, Parliamentary Procedure, Political Theory
Tagged Alice Sturgis, Electoral College, fair play, Liberty, Louis William Rose, meeting facilitation, National Association of Parliamentarians, Parliamentary Procedure, public meetings, Robert, Robert's Rules, Roberts Rules of Order, town hall, United States, United States Constitution
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Immoral Sinners: A response to Susan Wolf’s “Moral Saints”
Originally published in the Florida Student Philosophy Blog Reading Susan Wolf’s paper, Moral Saints,[i] there seems to be a prevailing attitude of hostility towards those who would seek to be such. From the beginning, she allows that she is “glad … Continue reading
Posted in Academic Papers, Ethics
Tagged Louis William Rose, Moral Perfection, Moral Saints, morality, Saints, Sinners, Susan Wolf, virtue
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Against Gay Marriage
Originally published in the Florida Student Philosophy Blog In the article “Gay Marriage” in Philosophy and Sex[1] Frederick Elliston, dissects several arguments against gay marriage. I would like to revisit a few of them in this essay, and will begin … Continue reading
Posted in Essays, Ethics, Race and Gender, Social Philosophy
Tagged civil partnership, defense of marriage act, DOMA, gay, gay marriage, homosexual, lesbian, Louis William Rose, marriage
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Dr. Gert and the Golden Rule
Originally posted on the Florida Student Philosophy Blog I wanted to share a few difficulties that I encountered while examining a reductio ad absurdum of the Golden Rule that is part of the article “Morality versus Slogans,” written by Dr. … Continue reading
Posted in Academic Papers, Ethics, Philosophy of Religion
Tagged Bernard Gert, Do unto others, Golden Rule, Louis William Rose, Matt 7:12
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Poem: The Afrocentric Pejorative
Now everybody knows there is a word you cannot say. It is much worse than other words that fill us with dismay. Greater by far than Kike, or Wop, or Dot-Head, or Ofay. Grave consequences loom for those who put … Continue reading
Posted in About Life, Freedom of Speech, Poetry, Race and Gender
Tagged Africa, African people, Afrocentrism, First Amendment, Freedom of Speech, hate speech, Lenny Bruce, Louis William Rose, Mel Gibson, N-Word, Nigger, Paula Deen, Poem, political correctness, Prejudice, Racial Slur, Racism
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Address to the Duval County School Board
Good evening. My name is Louis William Rose. Thank you for agreeing to hear me. After a year of teaching high school as a non-education major, I have come to tell you why I will not be back. If the … Continue reading
Poem: My Dear Friend
Do not imagine weeks go by that I don’t think of you. Not constantly, of course, for I am occupied it’s true with matters consequential. But now and then while waiting in life’s sterile anteroom, your memory causes me to … Continue reading
Posted in About People, Poetry
Tagged childhood friends, Dr. Jacqueline Gillis, Louis William Rose, Poem
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Sonnet: Tree Hill
I think I’ll wander up to old Tree Hill to spend a few unhurried hours there and walk the trails until I get my fill of butterflies and scented woodland air Above the birds and squirrels make their nest turtles … Continue reading
Posted in About Life, Poetry
Tagged FL, Jacksonville, Louis William Rose, Nature, Poem, Sonnet, Tree Hill Nature Center, Urban Nature Center
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Gender Wars
“Although the official ideology and the government support liberty and equality, men and women do not share an equal status in the United States.” In order to respond to the statement that “although the official ideology and the government support … Continue reading
Poem: Calvin Understands
What more is there to say but Calvin understands He knows my trip was long, things had not gone my way He meets my want, with quiet voice, with skillful hands Provisions me, that mine should be a pleasant stay … Continue reading
Posted in About People, Poetry
Tagged Calvin Blount, East Point, exhaustion, Georgia, hospitality, hotel, late night, Poem: Louis William Rose, shelter, succor
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Poem: Martha Mitchell
Martha Mitchell, brassy, big haired, woman of the South Arkansas simple sweet and twangy A voice of her own that she loved to hear And John Mitchell for a husband Trouble. Trouble for the GOP Nixon knew her kind and … Continue reading
Posted in About People, Poetry, Political Theory, Race and Gender
Tagged GOP, John Mitchell, Louis William Rose, Martha, Martha Beall Mitchell, Martha Mitchell, Martha Stewart, Nixon Administration, party faithful, Poem, politician's wives, Republican Women, Richard Nixon, South Arkansas, Watergate scandal, Whistleblower, Women in Politics
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Poem: Type II
I have to take the pills Blue, orange, tan, and white Six white Or I will die Or I will lose my legs Stroke, coma, sightless eyes Brown eyes My kidneys gone My doctor says that I Should diet, drop … Continue reading
Sonnet: Epitaph
Epitaph for Louis William Rose Lou Rose has passed away, ha, ha, ho, ho. No special claim on heaven he has made, Except that upon Christ his sins are laid, Were there another way he must say no. His life … Continue reading
Poem: The Party’s Over
The conflict between the two party pols at last has begun Now that all the facts that no one will hear are made manifest. Of course they will both continue to poll the voters en masse Ensuring that they position … Continue reading
Posted in About Life, Poetry, Political Theory
Tagged Democrat, Facism, Louis William Rose, Poem, Political Corruption, political parties, Republican, Tyranny
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Poem: Patter upon an Umbrella
Whilst I strolled one summer Sunday, came a tree within my reach. Overarched like an umbrella, I there picked myself a peach. From the path a gentle lady did observe my moral breach. I approached her hoping she would not … Continue reading
Posted in About Love, Humor, Poetry
Tagged flirting, Louis William Rose, Love at first sight, love spurned, patter, Poem, strolling through the park one day, umbrella
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Villanelle: Forty Hours
I did not like the things they had to say. The current economic crisis meant That I should have to work on Saturday. Why must I have to work the extra day? I cannot get it back once it is … Continue reading
Posted in About Life, Poetry
Tagged Forty hour work week, Labor Union, leisure time, Louis William Rose, Poem, VIllanelle, worker's rights
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My Definition of Poetry
poetry NOUN: 1. The art or work of a poet. Middle English, from Old French poete, from Latin poeta, from Greek poietes, maker, composer, from poiein, to create. No one may define poetry except the poet. In like manner no … Continue reading
Posted in Essays, Poetry
Tagged art, creation, Definition of Poetry, Louis William Rose, to compose, to create
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Poem: Stars & Bars
Atop some distant southern crag I spied a confederate battle flag. I felt my warrior’s spirit sag, for I am a Union soldier To think that some still hoist that rag. The honor of the Union drag thru mud and … Continue reading
Posted in About Life, Poetry
Tagged Civil War, Confederate Flag, Dixie, Louis William Rose, Poem, Rebel Flag
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Chocolate Pudding Pie
This weekend, in a moment of weakness, I was struck by the idea that I had to have a piece of chocolate pudding pie. So I decided to make it myself. The crust was made by hand, with flour, ice-water … Continue reading
A Philosophy of Elementary Education
The education and the shepherding of a child through infancy and adolescence until he or she emerges from the protection of the family are wholly the right and responsibility of that child’s parents. In this way and only in this … Continue reading
Poem: A Question for the Candidate
What used to bear the name of university, Is now no more than an employee factory, Where students do not ponder truth and mystery, But train instead to serve the world economy, And lick the boots of those who climb … Continue reading
On Shakespeare’s “Sonnet CXVI”
With Sonnet CXVI, William Shakespeare refuses to admit that anything can change or stand in the way of true love. The setting of this sonnet gives the impression that the poet has been engaged in a lively discussion regarding the … Continue reading
Poem: Mary Was Such a Good Employee
Mary, was such a good employee. She worked ten or more hours a day. Whenever they had an emergency, Mary was willing to stay. Bob was a good employee too. His work was his heart and soul. No limit to … Continue reading
Posted in About People, Poetry
Tagged labor, leisure., Louis William Rose, overworked, Poem, Sherry H. David, UNF, work yourself to death, Working stiff
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Song: Liberty Is A Tree That Must Be Watered
Liberty is a tree that must be watered, with the blood of patriot men who will be slaughtered to reclaim the rights the cowardly have bartered. Yes, Liberty is a tree that must be watered. The government should keep our … Continue reading
Posted in About Life, Liberty, Political Theory
Tagged Louis William Rose, Patrick Henry, Poem, Song, Thomas Jefferson, Tree of Liberty, Tyranny
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Fire in the Flint
Walter White’s novel, Fire in the Flint was originally published in 1924. While White hoped “that sales of the book would show white publishers that colored people would buy books if publishers dared to bring out those which tell the … Continue reading
Poem: The Office Refrigerator
How good it is to have at work a large refrigerator, in which, to leave and then retrieve our food, sooner or later. If say, perhaps, a memory lapse should cause our lunch to linger so long that eating it … Continue reading
Posted in About Life, Humor, Poetry
Tagged Fridge, Louis William Rose, Office Refridgerator, Poem
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Sonnet: How Wonderful to Know and Not To Know
How wonderful to know and not to know of chance and circumstance that might have been never expressed but for your toothy grin. Which must sustain me even as you go. With both hands, I would part the folds of … Continue reading
Posted in About People, Poetry
Tagged farewell, good friends, Louis William Rose, office relationships, Poem, Sonnet, things that might have been
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Her Name was Katie
Katie, was a cashier at the local supermarket in a town where I once lived in upstate New York. She was in her late twenties, still just a girl, as any of the ladies in their forties will tell you. … Continue reading
Posted in Essays, Literature
Tagged Katie, Louis William Rose, mild flirtation, Short Story
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Warren Beatty’s Bulworth: A Trial Balloon for the 2000 Presidential Nomination
Warren Beatty is a successful actor, director and producer. In addition to the entertainment industry, he has been publicly involved in liberal and democratic causes for the greater part of his life. He was seven when Franklin Roosevelt was reelected … Continue reading
Class Versus Crass: A Comparison of “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” and “The Distinguished Gentlemen”
The film, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington was produced in nineteen thirty-nine and was directed by Frank Capra. When released a few weeks after the German invasion of Poland, it came as a who-needs-it-now irritant to many leaders in the … Continue reading
Their Hands Upon the Ropes: A Look at E.M Forster’s “Howards End”
Within the first twenty-eight chapters of the novel, Howards End, by E.M.Forster, the author employs six variations of the idiomatic expression “hands upon the ropes” in connection with the two sisters, Margaret and Helen Schlegel, Leonard Bast, and Henry Wilcox, … Continue reading
Posted in Academic Papers, Literature
Tagged British Literature, E.M Forster, Explication, Howards End, Louis William Rose, Reader Response
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Poem Bobby Combs
He wasn’t a big man, not in size, but he would not be ignored. There was an intelligence in his eyes, where the sum of years was stored. Commanding respect, demanding the truth, gallant, melodious, strong. Focused on excellence from … Continue reading
Posted in About People, Poetry
Tagged Atlantic Dry Dock, Bobby Combs, Louis William Rose, obituary, Poem
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In a cruel and uncaring world... 