I believe there is a tendency for a good many people to assume all religions are basically equal, in terms of message anyway. For example, that all religions teach the Golden Rule in one form or another, and that common thread is what defines each religion. The average person is not going to take … [Read more...]
And you thought climate change deniers were crazy
December 7, 2012 by 1 Comment
Despite numerous reports that polar bears are thriving and populations are actually up, glaciers and mountain peaks have not lost ice, warming trends have ceased, Arctic ice is abnormally high, Antarctic ice is not melting; Environmentalists continue to blame the climate's changes on dinosaur … [Read more...]
UPDATE: Teacher’s union: the rich urinate on the poor
December 6, 2012 by 4 Comments
Despite record unemployment, debt, deficits, and spending President Barack Obama won re-election. How was this possible? The answer is simple really. He was able to convince enough people that the message offered in this video is … [Read more...]
Family appalled Easy Bake Ovens marketed to girls
December 3, 2012 by 6 Comments
What have we become when someone believes that because their hyper-sensitivities are offended, a major corporation must change their marketing scheme as to not hurt their feelings? From the Who Do You Think You Are? file comes a little boy who loves to cook. It seems that, among other things, he … [Read more...]
Activism: Same method, different text
December 3, 2012 by 2 Comments
When you trade in confronting controversial topics like I do here, you expect to come across activists defending their issues. It just occurred to me, however, after all this time, that activist's methods of pushing their respective causes are nearly identical, but with a different message. For … [Read more...]
Is our culture becoming more or less moral?
November 30, 2012 by 96 Comments
I think it's probably the norm for one generation to the next to believe the culture is in a state of moral decline. Of course this all depends on your worldview's standard of ethic. Depending on what you view as morally good and morally bad will shape how you view the moral direction of the culture … [Read more...]
Glenn Beck treats Obama like Jesus, Liberals outraged
November 29, 2012 by 1 Comment
Of course Liberals and Democrats have been fawning over the President as though he were some kind of Messiah. Comedian Jamie Foxx even introduced him as "our lord and savior." Add that to the painting depicting President Obama in like fashion as the crucified Jesus of Nazareth. While it's … [Read more...]
The woman who objected to being likened to a prostitute, Sandra Fluke, sells herself to highest bidder
November 28, 2012 by 3 Comments
Contraception activist Sandra Fluke is having her "services" auctioned off . The highest bidder will win a "strategy session" with Fluke to harness the tools of activism to help promote whatever agenda you need. Fluke is captalizing on her recent "person of the year" nomination by Time magazine … [Read more...]
Local atheist outraged over religion in schools
November 27, 2012 by 12 Comments
I don't know if there's something in the water or what. But Atheists, who claim the intellectual high-ground mind you, can't seem to keep a level head when even the semblance of religion squeaks its way into public schools. Whether it's a graduation being held in a church hall, or cheerleaders who … [Read more...]
What do businesses owe you?
November 26, 2012 by 51 Comments
The proposed Wal-Mart workers strike turned out to be a flop, with a minimal number of employees actually participating. I think this failure is actually a good thing. For one, it reassures me that the workers understand that in this economy, walking off a job isn't smart. But secondly, I think … [Read more...]
Pro-choice hypocrisy: Halappanavar vs. Reaves
November 21, 2012 by 16 Comments
Every senseless death is a tragedy. This being said, depending on one's perspective, rationale can be offered as to why one death is more tragic than another. Recent headlines mourn the unfortunate death of Savita Halappanavar, a 31 year-old woman who died apparently because she was denied an … [Read more...]
Get to work: Retail workers threaten walk-outs in response to Black Friday
November 16, 2012 by 3 Comments
Workers at retail stores such as Wal-Mart are planning a walk-out in protest of being required to work on Thanksgiving. On one hand I can sympathize with the workers who, by and large, want to spend time with their families like everyone else. Their claim is that people shouldn't be kept from … [Read more...]
LGBT Community played by Obama in bid for re-election
November 12, 2012 by 4 Comments
(Examiner.com) -- One day after endorsing gay marriage proposals in Washington and Maine, President Obama told MTV viewers Friday that he would not be pushing gay marriage in his second term, ABC News reported. According to Obama, "it would be up to future generations of Americans to implement … [Read more...]
Liberals and free speech
November 12, 2012 by 9 Comments
Recently Ann Coulter was uninvited to speak at Fordham University after pressure from the University president. This unfortunately, is nothing new. More often than not, when a speaker is protested and shouted from a venue it is a conservative message that is being stifled. It doesn't seem to be … [Read more...]
Citizens approve Same-Sex Marriage in four States
November 8, 2012 by 68 Comments
This past election cycle was significant for reasons other than re-electing President Barack Obama. The citizens of four states: Maryland, Maine, Minnesota, and Washington voted on and approved ballot measures legalizing same-sex marriage. In only one other instance has this issue been put to the … [Read more...]
Good and Bad: My Outlook on the Next Four Years
November 7, 2012 by 25 Comments
OK, so after some time to let the dust settle and having dismantled the noose from my basement rafters, I think we can see some good news and bad news about the next four years. I certainly don't think the hyper-Conservative outlook of America morphing into a North Korea-esque full on … [Read more...]
Full analysis of the election results
November 7, 2012 by 10 Comments
This: Only costs this much: + The American Electorate sold its soul. … [Read more...]
2012 Electoral Map
November 6, 2012 by 8 Comments
Above is my electoral map for today's Presidential election via RCP. I think Obama can and may win some of the states I have designated as a toss-up, but as you can see, it doesn't matter a whole lot. What's correct, what's incorrect? What would you change? Create your own … [Read more...]
On why I’d vote for Reagan’s corpse if I could
November 5, 2012 by 4 Comments
__________________________________________________ Isn't it something how history has a way of repeating itself over time? All it took was about thirty years or so for us to need a modern version of Ronald Reagan to save us from a modern version of Jimmah Carter. Listening to Reagan's recount … [Read more...]
Bill Maher: Blacks are prone to angry racist violence
November 5, 2012 by 6 Comments
When speaking about those who might vote for Republican hopeful Mitt Romney, comedian (I use the term loosely) had this to say: If you're thinking about voting for Mitt Romney, I would like to make this one plea: black people know who you are and they will come after you. Let's all try to be … [Read more...]
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