Nearly a quarter of registered Democrats identify as having no religious affiliation. The no affiliation group is comprised of Atheists, Agnostics, and those who are religious but choose not to align themselves with a particular denomination or organized religion. Often, Democrats are accused of … [Read more...]
U.S. military women headed to front lines
January 24, 2013 by 21 Comments
The ban on women serving on the front lines in combat is on its way to be lifted. (Fox News) -- Women in all branches of the military soon will have unprecedented opportunities to serve on the front lines of the nation's wars. Leon Panetta, in one of his last acts as President Obama's defense … [Read more...]
Ironic anniversary wish for Roe v Wade
January 22, 2013 by 30 Comments
Given the fact that Black mothers obtain elective abortions at rates more than double their population representation; and that more than half of all Black pregnancies end in abortion in large cities such as New York; and that abortion clinics are overwhelmingly present in communities which are … [Read more...]
Keep your laws off my body… says the baby
January 22, 2013 by 2 Comments
I snapped this photo a while back while at work. It's a shame that there are so many people who believe the growing baby in the womb doesn't deserve a voice. For those of you who may be new to Sifting Reality, here are some posts I have written on abortion. I can't recall the point in time … [Read more...]
President Obama delivers stunning pro-life address
January 21, 2013 by 2 Comments
This Youtube video laying President Barack Obama's words on the Newtown shooting as the background to a Pro-Life message is quite poignant. It never ceases to amaze me how the president and those of his pro-abortion ilk can speak in this fashion about children outside the womb, and yet so heartless … [Read more...]
January 19, 2013 by 14 Comments
To abortion choice supporters: what could make you believe abortion was morally wrong? "If X were true, I would change my view on abortion." Fill in the X. For me, if it would be proven that at any point from conception to birth, the thing is not a living human being, I would not oppose elective … [Read more...]
Men shouldn’t comment on abortion?
January 18, 2013 by 21 Comments
From Nuking Politics: When confronted with the nonsensical argument that I should not be allowed to comment on abortion because I don't have a uterus, I like to respond, "Unless you've been an unwanted, unplanned fetus, YOU have no right to comment on abortion." I still remember the first time … [Read more...]
Why might someone doubt climate change is man-caused?
January 18, 2013 by 42 Comments
Is the science settled? Or are there real reasons one might doubt the settledness of the Green™ movement? The debate about climate change and its impact on polar bears has intensified with the release of a survey that shows the bear population in a key part of northern Canada is far larger than … [Read more...]
Let’s talk climate
January 17, 2013 by 43 Comments
Ordinarily I don't read RedState.com, but they had a couple reader questions there I'd like to pose to my audience. I am not convinced that any warming which may be taking place (even though reports now show no warming in at least 16 years) is the result of human intervention. As I come across … [Read more...]
Alabama Supreme Court: ‘Unborn Children Are Persons With Rights’
January 16, 2013 by 1 Comment
Giddy up: (CNS News) -- The Alabama Supreme Court ruled in a case on Friday that “unborn children are persons with rights that should be protected by law.” The case involved two women who had been charged under a “chemical endangerment” law because they had ingested illegal drugs – one, … [Read more...]
Affirmative Action is nothing to be proud of
January 15, 2013 by 9 Comments
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor gave an interview recently praising Affirmative Action as the gateway to her personal success. This isn't an uncommon life story, many minorities have gained success through the Affirmative Action process. It's supposed to prevent discrimination in areas of … [Read more...]
How long before we ban this?
January 14, 2013 by 2 Comments
The silent killer: AP – San Francisco: San Francisco Mayer, Adolph Ginsberg made the following announcement this morning following the tragic drowning of two year old Steven Foster in a neighbor’s pool. “According to CDC statistics, every day, 10 people die from unintentional drowning. This is … [Read more...]
Y’ever notice…
January 14, 2013 by 13 Comments
...the way many liberals engage in discussion? Specifically, when someone on the left is offended, you're expected to be apologetic and censor yourself. Essentially, be quiet. But when you're offended with the left, you're expected to get over it because they have a right free speech. Conversely, … [Read more...]
Is abortion a religious issue?
January 11, 2013 by 17 Comments
When discussing abortion I sometimes run into someone who will accuse the Prolife advocate of trying to impose their religious view on women. It seems to me that when the Pro abortion choice defender offers this criticism because they believe that somehow invalidates any argument made in favor of … [Read more...]
2012 saw the second highest number of laws restricting abortion
January 9, 2013 by 3 Comments
The pro-abortion group, the Guttmacher Institute, has released its annual report summarizing the past year's State's legislation regarding abortion. Abortion-choice advocates look at these new laws and see defeat while anti-abortion choice supporters see victory. In fact, 2012 was the second most … [Read more...]
NY Democrats oppose preventing welfare being spent on alcohol, porn, and other vices
January 8, 2013 by 4 Comments
As if I needed yet another reason to dislike Democrats: (NY Post) -- Democratic state lawmakers, led by Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, have blocked welfare-reform legislation that would end “sinful spending” by preventing people receiving government benefits from withdrawing taxpayer-funded cash … [Read more...]
Taxing the poor
January 8, 2013 by 7 Comments
For all the hub-bub we hear about taxing the rich, we routinely overlook the degree to which the poor are taxed. The "taxes" on the poor, however, aren't generally thought of as taxes on the poor. What I'm talking about is state run lotteries and cigarette taxes. Of course, these revenues aren't … [Read more...]
President Obama: Let them eat cake
January 5, 2013 by 4 Comments
Just yesterday #WhyIsMyPaycheckLowerThisWeek was trending on Twitter for a while. It's no secret why that is, the President just signed a bill effectively raising taxes on the "richest" 77% of Americans (basically anyone with a job). The fact that every working family is feeling the pinch of the … [Read more...]
Should we regulate “dangerous” weapons, or “dangerous” people”?
January 4, 2013 by 106 Comments
This should be the last post on guns and gun control for some time, barring any compelling news on the subject. People recognize there is a violence problem in America, well, not really, the number of violent crimes have been on the decline for years. But the perception is there due to the kinds … [Read more...]
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