According2Sam Podcast Samuel Winchester

The emergence of psychotherapy in the 20th century changed the way we see ourselves as humans. At no other time in human history have we been more aware of how we feel and of our emotions. Today it seems like everything in our society is viewed through how we feel, or how someone else feels. Psychotherapy has led to a whole new healthcare industry that focuses on helping people control their feelings, thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Over the years this industry has developed a verity of different diagnoses and treatments for what they term, "mental illness". Some of these treatments, such as electroshock therapy and lobotomies, are no longer in use and are considered inhumane and barbaric today. We look back with disbelief that we could ever use such procedures in the name of healthcare. However, we may look back on this time with the same dismay over the pharmaceuticals currently being used to treat mental health. Why are drugs such a big part of mental health treatment? Join the conversation and get answers to this question and more on According2Sam episode #208.


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The Beatitudes are a list of nine blessings that Jesus gave in the Sermon on the Mount in the Gospel of Matthew. "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." These nine blessings reflect the character and attitude of those whom God favors. The meek, those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, the merciful, the pure in heart, are given a special blessing. Then Jesus added the peacemakers. These are people who have a character and attitude of peace, but who also actively work to bring peace where there is war and conflict. Jesus says that these people will be called the Sons of God. As a nation, does the United States have the character and attitude that Jesus lists in the Beatitudes? Are we peacemakers, or do we make war and create conflict in the world? Join the conversation and get answers to this question and more on According2Sam episode #207.


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After Congress approved the new supplemental foreign aid package worth nearly $100 billion, most of which goes to Ukraine, Senate minority leader, Mitch McConnell was asked in a Fox News interview if the new aid will be enough money for Ukraine to push Russia back decisively. He said, “We hope so. It’s only .2 percent of our gross domestic product, so to put that in context it’s not a whole lot of money for us.” What an outrageous thing to say. The United States is nearly $35 trillion in debt and American citizens are struggling through record high prices for food, energy, and other necessities. $61 billion is a heck of a lot of money to us, especially considering the over $100 billion we have already spent on Ukraine. The purpose of the question was to determine how much longer the war will last, and how much more money will it cost us. Judging by McConnell’s answer ‘a lot longer’ and ‘much more’. How might Ukraine become the next Vietnam or Afghanistan for the United States? Join the conversation and get answers to this question and more on According2Sam episode #206.


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Major General Smedley D. Butler was the most decorated Marine in American history at the time of his death. He had two Medals of Honor and sixteen other medals, including five for his heroism. In his 34-year career Butler fought in China, the Philippines, Mexico, Central America, and many more regions of the world. In 1933, after he retired, Butler claimed he had been recruited by major industrial businessmen to lead an army of veterans to overthrow America and install a fascist dictatorship. He led them on long enough to get as much information as he could and then he went to Congress with what he knew. He testified to this plot under oath to the House of Representatives, and a final report from that committee along with Butler's testimony still exist today. Butler later became a critic of American wars, and he coined the phrase, "War is a Racket". Who were the businessmen that tried to recruit Butler to overthrow the United States? Join the conversation and get answers to this question and more on According2Sam episode #205.


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In his 2002 State of the Union address, President Bush started making his case for the invasion of Iraq. He described Iraq, along with North Korea and Iran, as an "axis of evil'. He said they represented a unique threat to the world, and he was putting them on notice. The following year he invaded Iraq, based on lies and carefully manipulated intelligence that was used to support the lies. Now we are learning about a 'new axis of evil'. Iran is still included for consistency, but the two new additions are Russia and China. Russia is still selling our European allies liquified natural gas, and China is our largest trade partner. However, Speaker Johnson claims he has seen secret intelligence reports that demonstrate how these nations represent a unique threat to the world, and he believes the reports. How can we believe what Speaker Johnson is telling us, and shouldn't he be working to declassify this intelligence if it exists? Join the conversation and get answers to these questions and more on According2Sam episode #204.


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