A study of 38,000 noted the vehicle preferences of republicans and democrats. (NyTimes) -- Are some vehicle models more popular with Democrats, and others with Republicans? That is the suggestion of a study conducted by Strategic Vision, a marketing research and industry forecasting … [Read more...]
What makes all human beings equal?
March 29, 2012 by 59 Comments
This seems like a rather mundane question to some, but one everyone needs to have an answer to. It has profound implications politically, sociologically, and religiously. I think it is fair to say that the great majority of us believe all human beings are equal -- not necessarily in social status, … [Read more...]
The Sociology Of Trayvon Martin
March 27, 2012 by 7 Comments
The premature death of a teenager is always a tragedy. Unfortunately, some have used this tragedy to further their political agenda (See: The Politics Of Trayvon Martin), while others use it to stay relevant. I think people are legitimately upset about Martin's untimely demise. However, I am … [Read more...]
The Politics Of Trayvon Martin
March 24, 2012 by 12 Comments
Since the shooting death of Trayvon Martin by neighborhood watchman George Zimmerman, outrage and sorrow has been expressed by everyone regardless of race or political affiliation. And rightly so. I am concerned however, that the tragedy of a teenage son is being exploited for political … [Read more...]
If I Were The Devil
March 22, 2012 by 18 Comments
This is a recording of Paul Harvey from a 1965 broadcast that is currently making its way around conservative blogs. In it Harvey lays out his plan, if he were the devil, for America in order to dismantle it. I have to say, it's quite eerie how many of his "predictions" we find present in America … [Read more...]
Irony lost on local Atheists
March 20, 2012 by 7 Comments
(Bay News 9) -- Atheists in Polk County symbolically scrubbed away at a major highway leading into the county Saturday. The were removing a blessing placed there a year ago by a group of religious leaders. Brooms, mops and water hoses in hand, the atheists gathered at the roadside. "We come … [Read more...]
Mr. Potato Head Religion
March 19, 2012 by 24 Comments
Spirituality is far more popular than religion -- it sells more books anyway. It often is deeply entrenched with, or overtly pluralistic. Stepping up to the spiritual buffet line, the spiritual-but-not-religious person chooses from a smattering of the world's religions from which they choose … [Read more...]
Well knock me over with a feather
March 14, 2012 by 30 Comments
The people of which political philosophy is the most intolerant of their opponents political views? Well, Pew Research has finally surveyed social network users in this area to find out and, knock me over with a feather, liberals are nearly twice as likely to block, hide, or unfriend someone over … [Read more...]
Pregnant? How’d That Happen?
March 13, 2012 by 6 Comments
Having spent a great deal of time in discussion with abortion advocates and defenders, I have noticed a recurring meme that seems to be a foundational flaw in the reasoning of many of their pro-choice arguments. Where many pro-choice arguments trade on a false understanding on what the fetus is … [Read more...]
Bartender I’ll Have A Standard, And Make It A Double
March 9, 2012 by 6 Comments
I wasn't going to offer my thoughts on the Sandra Fluke controversy figuring the market would be over-saturated on the issue by the time my readers read my thoughts. Putting aside that Fluke has greatly exaggerated the cost of birth-control, or the notion that a college student is somehow required … [Read more...]
The April Fool
March 5, 2012 by 5 Comments
I am by nature a prankster. This post is a bit premature but I like to get on things early. I remember an April fool's Day prank I pulled on my daughter, then 9 years old. When she woke up that morning I told her we were going on a trip to the aquarium today instead of school, she loves the … [Read more...]
MusicianConnect
March 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
I ordinarily do not post with the sole purpose of promoting websites or blogs and it is not likely to become a habit. A friend of mine, a university student, has started a website called Musician-Connect.com for musicians and music lovers. My reason for doing this is two-fold. First, I don't know … [Read more...]
Keeping it classy
March 1, 2012 by 19 Comments
Andrew Breitbart died earlier this morning and his political opponents are certainly setting the bar for decorum. The Blaze has already compiled some of the most vile tweets following the news of his passing. @darrenfiorello: Andrew Breitbart died? Is it wrong that I’m happier about that than when … [Read more...]
Ultimate Sacrifice
February 29, 2012 by 10 Comments
(The Washington Free Beacon) -- The Obama administration’s proposed defense budget calls for military families and retirees to pay sharply more for their healthcare, while leaving unionized civilian defense workers’ benefits untouched. The proposal is causing a major rift within the Pentagon, … [Read more...]
Politics and gas prices
February 27, 2012 by 8 Comments
I seem to remember the last time gas prices were on the rise threatening to hit $4 and $5 per gallon, the blame was laid at the feet of the man in the White House. It was claimed that W was just taking care of his oil buddies, that gas prices were raising arbitrarily. So I have to ask, why is no … [Read more...]
Do as we say, not as we do
February 26, 2012 by 2 Comments
(The Daily Caller) -- Documents published online this month show that People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, an organization known for its uncompromising animal-rights positions, killed more than 95 percent of the pets in its care in 2011 [...] Fifteen years’ worth of similar records … [Read more...]
Memories
February 24, 2012 by 18 Comments
My experience has led me to the conclusion that abortion advocates and defenders are some of the most intellectually dishonest debaters of issues. Some of the arguments they make span the spectrum from vile (See: Hookworms, Mosquitoes, and Embryos), to wholly uninformed (See: Get A Life, Part 1), … [Read more...]
Rep. Darrell Issa Bars Minority Witness, a Woman, on Contraception? So What
February 21, 2012 by 10 Comments
(ABCnews) -- A Capitol Hill hearing that was supposed to be about religious freedom and a mandate that health insurers cover contraception in the United States began as an argument about whether Democrats could add a woman to the all-male panel. “Where are the women?” the minority Rep. Carolyn … [Read more...]
This Is A Democracy, Not A Theocracy!
February 15, 2012 by 2 Comments
This is a democracy, not a theocracy! is something I have heard more than once from both liberals and secularists, who are likely to be one in the same. Non-religious Americans are nearly twice as likely to be Democrat or Democrat leaning, and in my experience both more likely to be hostile and … [Read more...]
Mmm…Febrezey
February 13, 2012 by 6 Comments
(NBCConnecticut.com) -- An elementary school teacher in Newfoundland, Canada has reportedly been put on paid leave as district officials investigate a claim she sprayed a student with an odor eliminator to mask his fishy-smelling lunch. Patti Rideout told CBC News she was “very hurt and very angry” … [Read more...]
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