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 | » A Tale of Two Presidents
by Joe Murray
Sadly, sadly, the sun rose," wrote Charles Dickens in A Tale of Two Cities. Dickens continued -- "[i]t rose upon no sadder sight than the man of good abilities and good emotions, incapable of their directed exercise, incapable of his own he... read more
• August 25, 2006 |
 | » A Political Problem in Aisle 5
by Nathan Tabor
As anyone who lives in the 'burbs knows, the all-American pastime on Saturdays isn't necessarily a trip to the baseball diamond. For many of us, it's a trip to the local Wal-Mart. This is particularly true as the back-to-school season is in full swin... read more
• August 21, 2006 |
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| » A Second Look at the War on Terror
by Nathan Tabor
It was the headline seen on websites around the world-"Airlines Terror Plot Disrupted." Westerners awakened on August 10th to the news that a terrorist plot of possibly unprecedented proportions had been planned for planes from the U.K. hea... read more
• August 12, 2006 |
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| » Say Hello to the Neo-McGovernites
by Nathan Tabor
I almost ignored anti-war Ned Lamont's win over pro-war Joe Lieberman in the Connecticut primary last night until I got a load of two of Lamont's cadre of celebrants. Directly behind a smiling Lamont were Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton - two of the mo... read more
• August 9, 2006 |
 | » Should the Church Steer Clear of Politics?
by Matt Friedeman
There has been quite a bit of conversation recently about a New York Times article concerning the Rev. Gregory Boyd who, in a series of sermons titled "The Cross and the Sword," advised his mega-church congregation to "steer clear of p... read more
• August 5, 2006 |
 | » Hints Revealed Why Border Left Wide Open
by Frederick Meekins
Ben Franklin is attributed with saying that those desiring safety above liberty deserve neither safety nor liberty. If one particular proposal being suggested as a potential solution to the seemingly insurmountable immigration problem is implemented,... read more
• August 5, 2006 |
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| » Giving Parents a Break
by Nathan Tabor
We live in a schizophrenic society. On one hand, our government, through the supposedly learned men and women of the U.S. Supreme Court, sanctions the killing of innocent children in the name of "choice." On the other hand, state and federa... read more
• July 26, 2006 |
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| » Don't Do As I Do
by Frederick Meekins
As many age and grow saddened that the pleasures of this life diminish and are to soon come to an end, they often cope with this existential crisis by criticizing the young for behaviors they themselves use to participate in and wish for future gener... read more
• July 25, 2006 |
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| » The Party of Death's Ploy
by Nathan Tabor
The national Democratic Party, which author Ramesh Ponnuru calls the Party of Death, has set its sights on African-Americans during this critical election year. Well-known black leaders such as the Reverends Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton are encourag... read more
• July 19, 2006 |
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| » Using Pentecost Politically
by Matt Friedeman
A speaker once told those gathered at an academic meeting that everyone -- particularly those who have read their Bible carefully -- says they love the poor. Even so, said the presenter, what we need to start doing is asking each other the more point... read more
• July 15, 2006 |
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| » Muslim or Mormon for President?
by Matt Friedeman
Better to be Jewish or Catholic rather than evangelical if running for president anytime soon. At least that seems to be one inference of a Los Angeles Times/Bloomberg poll of 1,321 adults conducted in late June. And, for whatever it's worth, the Ova... read more
• July 8, 2006 |
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| » Just Say "No!" When Jesse Jackson Comes Calling
by Nathan Tabor
Judicial Watch has released a report that details the shakedown tactics that have been used by Jesse Jackson and his Chicago-based Rainbow PUSH Coalition against some of the biggest companies in the world. Jackson's current target is oil giant Britis... read more
• June 30, 2006 |
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