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June 2008

June 30, 2008

Patriotism: “Last Refuge of a Scoundrel!”

Patriotism rears its ugly head as the righteous umbrella of oil and Zionism. Normal 0...

June 24, 2008

A Deeper, Fuller Conversation About Religion In This Country

This addresses the need to renew Senator Obama's call for A Deeper, Fuller Conversation About...

June 04, 2008

Hillary: still dividing

What does it mean to be a uniter in politics? Politics, after all, is...

June 04, 2008

“Emasculation Proclamation”

"I would not rule becoming his (Obama's) running mate if it will help the Party...

June 03, 2008

“GAME OVER”

Out of the ashes of tough campaigning rises a Phoenix. Today that Phoenix will be...

May 2008

May 19, 2008

“Nazi Appeasement” and the Cringe Factor

The righteousness of the free enterprise system masking occasional greed, our President may well enjoy...

May 08, 2008

An Open Letter to North Carolina Voters

Tar Heel voters came to the ballot and said that they would not be blindsided...

April 2008

April 29, 2008

Hillary’s Winning Strategy Will Backfire

Hillary's strategy is to appeal to establishment Democrats by urging Superdelegates either to vote for...

April 26, 2008

Sermon: who are God’s children?

This is a short sermon about what brings about unity and Mayor Daley's support of...

April 18, 2008

Profile: Meet Mike Waltner

As national spotlights focus on a contentious presidential primary, there is a grassroots groundswell springing...

April 14, 2008

Lee Iococca: “Throw the Bums Out!”

In light of that, let's bump Obama up to a B on the Iococca index......

April 08, 2008

John Hagee: Christian Zionism’s Cause or Effect?

In Hagee's telling, Israel has no choice but to strike Iran's nuclear facilities, with or...

April 01, 2008

No Partiality, an Easter sermon

I took the opportunity at Easter to preach about Liberation Theology, the Resurrection and Jeremiah...

March 2008

March 30, 2008

Understanding Christian Unity

There is a hymn I learned in church that begins, “We are one in the Spirit,...

March 24, 2008

Jeremiah Wright: What They Don’t Want You to Hear

In a word, they don't like Jeremiah Wright because he forces us to face our...

March 19, 2008

With Impure Lips

“Why not leave the church?” In the wake of the Rev. Jeremiah Wright controversy, that is...

March 18, 2008

OK, now I’m awestruck

The breathless adoration that people have been lavishing on Barack Obama is something I understand,...

March 11, 2008

Ferraro’s racial rant

Before Geraldine Ferraro disappears back into irrelevancy, she owes Senator Obama and America an apology....

March 05, 2008

To the Candidates: “Kiss My Ulterior!”

We have become a nation addicted to reality TV, and it's now spilling dangerously over into...

March 05, 2008

An Open Letter to Barack Obama

Senator Obama, you have to take off the gloves. Dear Senator Obama, I became...

February 2008

February 26, 2008

A candidate vs. a movement

There is a huge difference between the two contenders' runs for the White House: Hillary...

February 20, 2008

Hillary Sinks to a New Low

A Hillary surrogate has brought the Democratic campaign to a new low. If you...

February 19, 2008

Sorry, George, I Need More!

When George W. gives us a rebate in May, he won't give us enough. Here's...

February 15, 2008

The Latest: November 2007 Archive

11/30, 9:07 CT: Clinton goes to Rick Warren’s Saddleback Church, is greeted with standing...

February 15, 2008

The Latest: October 2007 Archive

10/30, 5:44p CT: Sorry nothing's been happening at FD for a few days; brief family...

February 15, 2008

The Latest: September 2007 Archive

9/30, 8:12p CT: Stan Moody wonders what would happen if the military banned everyone who...

February 13, 2008

One of our own running against Goode

Following the latest commentary on what is happening / will happen / might happen

February 10, 2008

President John McCain: The Fear Factor

In the spirit of "It's My Turn" Bob Dole, Republicans once again choose fear over...

February 09, 2008

Obama: Disturbing “Change”

I've experienced two disturbing conversations and one alarming thought in the last three days. All...

February 04, 2008

Just a Thought

Before we pull any lever, tap any screen, or punch any card ... let's pray....