Archive for: January 2011

January 15, 2011

The Debate on the Role of Government for Simpletons

Filed under: Uncategorized - 15 Jan 2011

Tom over at Fort Boise makes the debate on the role of government all very simple for his audience:
Whether you agree or disagree with my political views, can we at least agree that we live in a time of disagreement? …

January 12, 2011

Blood Libel

Filed under: Christianity - 12 Jan 2011

>This is a slight vanity post, but in light of the huge  controversy over Sarah Palin using “blood libel,” one blog is highlighting yours truly as the first one to use the term in regards to this story (So, I …

January 11, 2011

The World’s Biggest Haters Strike Again

Filed under: Christianity - 11 Jan 2011

The families in Arizona have suffered quite a bit. But one group wants to make them suffer just a little bit more:
Westboro Baptist Church, the church of hate that pickets funerals to highlight its vile attacks, will …

Land of the Free, Home of the Brave

Filed under: Podcast - 11 Jan 2011

Thoughts on the relationship between freedom and safety in light of the Tuscon shooting and the attempts to politicize it.

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January 9, 2011

As the Vultures Swoop Down

Filed under: Politics - 09 Jan 2011

There’s a familiar pattern to the crime in Tucson and its aftermath. The same pattern could be seen in acts of violence in Oklahoma City, Jonesboro, Columbine, and Virginia Tech

A crime has been committed. People are …

Making Sense of Evil

Filed under: Podcast - 09 Jan 2011

Is the Baby Boomer generation at fault in the entitlement crisis?

Civility: “Tea Party billionaire” booed at New York Ballet? (Hat Tip: Think Progress.)

Islamic radicals rejoice over the death of Pakistani governor.

The President (of France) stands up …

January 5, 2011

Fun Spam Mail of the Day: The FBI Wants to Help Me Launder Money

Filed under: General - 05 Jan 2011

I’ve gotten some unusual e-mails that are part of the Nigerian scam, but this one has to take the cake:
Anti-Terrorist and Monetary Crimes Division
FBI headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Federal bureau of investigation
J. Edgar Hoover building
935 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20535-0001
Ref: …

The Perils of Taking the Bible Out of Context

Filed under: Christianity - 05 Jan 2011

From Vision to America:
Something called “The Obama Prayer” has landed a Manatee County corrections sergeant in hot water. According to an internal affairs report, Sergeant Matthew Neu highlighted a verse in a bible that reads, “Let his days be …

January 3, 2011

Let Us Build

Filed under: Politics - 03 Jan 2011

It is better to give to a good charity than to make a point of not giving to an objectionable one.

It is better to start a business than to boycott one.

It is better to write a book than to attack one.

It …

January 2, 2011

2011′s New Battles

Filed under: Podcast - 02 Jan 2011

The death panels Health Care memo. (Hat Tip: Right Mind.)

Taking on Public Pension plan crisis.  (Hat Tip: Doug Ross.)

80% of California expenditures go to public employee pay and benefits. (Hat Tip: Right Mind.)

Don’t Ask …

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