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Archive for September, 2009
The Lights—They Have Arrived
Light. Without it, we cannot see. Profound, I know. The truth is that light is indispensible. We need it in order to make out objects, to recognize things—especially at night.
Cheap Full Coverage Auto Insurance
There is a really good reason why most commercials for auto insurance focus on the money that you could be saving. Most people are creatures of habit, resisting change. You probably have the same checking account that you started back when you entered college, using that bank’s savings account, and bemoaning the small interest rate [...]
What Did You Do For Wedding Invitations?
This summer was a great summer for my family in that my sister-in-law got married! It was a small affair at the local justice of the peace, but there was family and friends present, and it was a beautiful day. The interesting thing was that, because it was being planned so quickly, a lot of [...]
Over Two Years and Still Out Of Debt
This past week, I was in a conversation with a coworker about cars. You see, ever since I decided to be done with debt and my wife and I decided to have our third child, we’ve only owned one car—a 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan SE. It’s old, but it has low mileage for the age [...]
So It’s Ok if We’re Slaves to China?
One of the common refrains that have been sung over and over recently is how that “going green” will help us to declare freedom from foreign oil—because we’ll need less of it. In essence, what our government is trying to tell us is that we are slaves to foreign oil, having to pay them lavish [...]
Biden States the Obvious
For anyone watching, it’s easy to tell that part of the Republican strategy has to deal with attempting to take back control of the Congress in 2010, during the midterm elections. It’s rare for the party that gets the Presidency to win the first midterm elections. This can be attributed to the fact that many [...]
Playing the Race Card
In many ways I’m an idealist. I’m a trusting individual that doesn’t expect people to want to lie or be malicious, and when someone says something I take it at face value. When then Sen. Obama ran for the Presidency, I didn’t have a problem with his skin color—only his policies. I realized that there [...]
Healthcare and the Power of Personality
One of the things that has been true for politics in the United States is that it rarely leaves one party in power for too long. Usually, different sections of government balance each other out. Consolidated power between the Presidency and the Congress rarely stays that way unless there are moderate voices. This is one [...]
When is a Lie a Lie?
Two individuals were engaged in name calling, but only one has been forced to apologize. The question I have is not the decorum question, but the question is “Who’s right?” You see, when you call something a lie or a person a liar, you’re making a statement that should be verifiable, one way or the [...]
Who’s Worse? The Congressman or the Insurance Companies?
In what felt more like a State of the Union Speech than one on policy, President Obama stood before a joint session of Congress to talk to those gathered and the nation—at least, those that weren’t tuned in elsewhere—about what he envisions health care insurance to look like under his plan. A few observations:
Using the Media as a Propaganda Machine
It’s getting pretty ridiculous, is it not? I can’t remember any President in modern history being on the television in prime time as much as President Obama has. And it’s not just press conferences—it’s taking over a segment of World News Tonight, and prepared speeches. Even if the media is not trying to sound like [...]
How the Health Care Mess Could All Go Away
Let it never be said that I don’t try to be helpful. After giving this whole thing careful thought, I think that the easiest way that President Obama could get out of this whole mess about health care is to propose a unique solution. But not just any solution, but a few solutions—and the way [...]
Was it Right to Post the Photo?
Over the weekend the AP published a photo of the young marine as he lay dying. They did this despite being asked by the Defense Secretary and the parents asking that they would not do it. Why? Because they said that it shows the sacrifice of young men and women of our country in a [...]
Evangelical Christianity and the New Testament Standard
Evangelical Christianity is now tragically below the New Testament standard. Worldliness is an accepted part of our way of life. Our religious mood is social instead of spiritual. We have lost the art of worship. We are not producing saints. Our models are successful businessmen, celebrated athletes and theatrical personalities. We carry on our religious [...]
New 4th Period Teacher: President Obama
It’s not the first time that a President has addressed public school kids. When President George W. Bush was in office he addressed public school children from a high school setting, encouraging them to study hard and get good grades. The message isn’t all bad. We have sports stars, actors, and other people on the [...]
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