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October 2008

October 13, 2008

God’s Gestapo

All, It's been about one election (two years, that is) since I last posted...

July 2008

July 20, 2008

Revenge No Longer Kicking it Old School

Revenge seems at many times to be a form of justice. Christian Bale as Batman...

June 2008

June 10, 2008

McCain and Bush Virtually indestinguishable on most issues

This letter describes Mr. McCain’s frequent self-contradictions, deep similarities to President Bush, and irritability when...

April 2008

April 10, 2008

Fw: What a black columnist has to say about Obama

Yesterday I received an email forward from a relative that was politically charged. The subject...

March 2008

March 26, 2008

Hoping For a Change of Heart From Hillary

I’m still hoping for a change of heart from Senator Clinton. If Senator Clinton believes...

March 16, 2008

Which Candidate Best Represents the Democratic Party

This Democratic presidential campaign passed the point of civility a long time ago. It’s time...

February 2008

February 27, 2008

Obama’s Accomplishments

Since the GOP is making the point that no one knows anything that Senator Obama...

February 07, 2008

Mitt Romney does not speak for this Mormon

I just heard the Mitt Romney concession speech. And as a Mormon, I am incredibly...

February 02, 2008

Manipulation by CNN Reaching Astonishing Levels

CNN is at it again with most of their commentators praising Senator Clinton no matter...

January 2008

January 26, 2008

Defending the Faith The Great Awakening by Jim Wallis

Interestingly, my pastor recently asked the question in our small group, “Today, who’s defending the...

January 19, 2008

What happened to Compassion?

Estranged husband is freed, then kills wife, Despite her pleading, no protection order issued over...

January 15, 2008

A bit of humor

I received this in the mail today and just had to share it. It's about...

January 06, 2008

Where Faith and Politics Meet

I felt proud to have been able to participate in the Iowa Caucus and to...

January 05, 2008

Let’s Chat!

I will be watching the debates tonight. Yes both sides. And it occurs to me...

December 2007

December 31, 2007

The hope of glory

Jesus Christ -- the hope of glory! I remember the first time I heard these...

December 26, 2007

2 most controversial topics

The 2 most controversial topics are religion and politics. In the coming year, we will...

December 25, 2007

When God Answers a Prayer

This is a little story about an answered prayer from the Lord. Back in 1995...

December 18, 2007

Why Hillary can’t win

Hate is the prevailing driving force in politics these days. The conservatives hate the liberals. ...

December 13, 2007

Oprah Supporting Obama

Oprah Winfrey is getting nasty messages on her website because she happens to be inspired...

December 12, 2007

The Christmas War

Sometimes when you win you lose, and when you lose you win (Lautzu) ...

December 03, 2007

In the middle with no representation

An old saying goes: "there are 2 sides to the story and then there is...

November 2007

November 29, 2007

Actions speak louder than words

I've heard a lot of people chronically complain that you can't believe a word that...

November 21, 2007

Political Intolerance

It occurs to me that in our country we no longer tolerate animosity towards others...

November 18, 2007

Who annoited King Karl the decider?

Apparently, it wasn't enough for King Karl to orchestrate GWB's theft of the presidency twice. ...

November 15, 2007

Even more applicable today than EVER!!!!!!!

Below is a parody I wrote of a very famous speech. I think it is applicable...

November 11, 2007

If anyone cares?

I would endorse Huckabee for the religous right. Of all the canidates, he...

November 07, 2007

Pat Robertson Endorses Child Predators

Do not think it worth while to proceed by concealing evidence, for the evidence is...

November 07, 2007

Polls don’t matter

One thing I have learned by following the political process for 50 years. Polls don't...

November 05, 2007

This is insane!

It is insane that candidates are afraid to stand up and say "illegal aliens should...

November 03, 2007

Violating the Purpose of the 22nd Amendment

The 22nd amendment isn’t there to prevent power to an individual as much as that...