 Latest columns by Frederick Meekins, Page 5 |
» Old Warhorse Losing His Kick
As the former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Colin Powell at one time (whether deservedly or not) had a reputation as a voice of sober realism in the arena of American foreign policy. However, as he ages and heads into his sunset years, he is... read more
• November 1, 2007
• Political |
» Is Lutheran Polemicist Falling For The Early Marriage Racket?
Despite their inherent stuffiness, one does not usually have to worry about conservative Lutherans such as those in the Missouri Synod falling for too many of the fads constantly popping up in the contemporary Protestant world. Though conducted in th... read more
• October 22, 2007
• Christian Living |
» Why Shouldn't Hungerstrikers Be Allowed To Starve?
Often in the attempt to get their way, children threaten to hold their breath or refuse to eat until their parents agree to meet their demands. Usually, nothing much comes of it as most youngsters don't have the will to resist the sway of their base ... read more
• October 5, 2007
• Social Issues |
» They Don't Cast Space Tyrants Like They Use To
As a narrative form driven considerably by adversarial conflict, in science fiction a good story must have a villain just as interesting (sometimes even more so) than the primary hero or protagonist. As one of the archetypes from which much popular &... read more
• September 10, 2007
• Entertainment |
» Census Bureau Pimps Turn The American People Into Information Whores
With all the fuss made over the 300 millionth American, the U.S. Census Bureau enjoyed an unaccustomed moment in the limelight as the work done by this government agency is seldom considered glamorous enough to warrant much coverage in the media. Art... read more
• August 29, 2007
• Christian Living |
» Dark Ages Of Broadcasting Looms On The Horizon
Don Imus' comments that the Rutger's ladies basketball team were a bunch of tattooed nappy-headed hoes might not have been the kindest thing to say about these athletes, though one must note the claim has not been entirely refuted as interestingly in... read more
• July 18, 2007
• Social Issues |
» A Review Of The Deceived By Bill Myers
Matthew 24:24 warns "For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and miracles to deceive even the elect --- if that were possible." With all the enticing messages trying to lead Christian young people astray, &q... read more
• June 26, 2007
• Christian Living |
» Pizzeria Dishes Up Big Slice Of Monetary Subversion
Observant critics of the illegal immigration plague sweeping across the United States point out the irony that, while those sneaking across the boarder often have no desire to acclimate to the culture into which they are intruding, they have little p... read more
• June 7, 2007
• Political |
» Middle Class An Endangered Species In Maryland
With the reassertion of the monopoly of the Democratic Party over Maryland politics which for the previous four years had been what amounted to a party-and-a-half system, the jurisdiction jokingly referred to as "the Free State" is well on ... read more
• May 17, 2007
• Political |
» Edwards Panders For Hypocrite Ballot
Since we are all individuals marred by the stain of sin, at one time or another all of us eventually fail to practice what we preach. Normally, this isn't too big of a problem as most of us don't have that much influence beyond that of our own friend... read more
• May 14, 2007
• Political |
» Virginia School Alma Mater Of Multiple Mass Murderers
Westfield High School in Chantilly, VA is developing an infamous reputation. Not only is it the alma mater of Virginia Tech gunman Cho Seung-Hui but also of Michael Kennedy, who shot up a Fairfax Virginia police station in May 2006 where he murdered ... read more
• April 21, 2007
• Social Issues |
» Little Point In Voting As Fate Of Nation Already Decided
Every two years on the first Tuesday of November, Americans go to the polls in hopes of influencing the direction of the nation in regards to matters of politics and policy. However, the exercise of this civic duty may be increasingly directed toward... read more
• April 18, 2007
• Political |
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