Monthly Archives: September 2012
“Rendering” to a Higher Authority
One of the earliest non-New Testament descriptions of Christians by outsiders comes from Pliny the Younger (61-112 AD), a Roman aristocrat-bureaucrat whose famous letter to the Emperor Trajan reveals how the pagan Romans understood what “rendering unto Caesar his due” … Continue reading
There Are No Coincidences in the Religion of Selective Outrage
After storming U.S. embassies in Egypt and Libya, the 21st century barbarians in the Middle East are now responsible for the murders of at least 4 Americans in Benghazi, Libya, including the American ambassador to that country. If you think … Continue reading
CTU Strike “about the children?” Please.
Looks like the Chicago public school kids are getting another day off, via CNN ~ Official: No deal yet between Chicago teachers and school system. Fun for the children no doubt, what kid doesn’t love an unexpected day off … Continue reading
Restoring the American Dream
Many of us native-born Americans just assume that the vision referred to as the “American Dream” is our birthright. We simply take it for granted – if we think about it at. Not realizing what a rare and precious thing … Continue reading
Pro-Abortion Bullies Meet Their Match in a Brave Eleven Year-old
One of the Left’s favorite strategies is to smear the opposition with angry epithets; intolerant, racist, bigot, homophobe, and the all-purpose “hater.” Translation: “If you don’t agree with my personal version of reality, no matter how warped, you’re a hater!” … Continue reading
Saturday Shorts – 9-8-12
Random links of interest, concern or curiosity from the past week or so, that deserve at least a SHORT mention: Media Ignores Ryan Crowds For Few Pro-Obama Protesters ~ North Carolina: Thousands line up to hear Paul Ryan speak … Continue reading
DNC Convention… phew! At least it ended well.
For those of us who suffered through any part of the Democrats’ convention the past few days, there were at least two bright spots: Gabby Gifford’s appearance on stage last night, leading the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance; and … Continue reading
Founding Wisdom – Flouted by the Foolish
“Government is instituted for the common good; for the protection, safety, prosperity, and happiness of the people; and not for profit, honor, or private interest of any one man, family, or class of men; therefore, the people alone have an … Continue reading
How Does the DNC Really Feel About God?
If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land. ~ … Continue reading
Democrats Formally Sever All Ties to Constitution
Up-dated below ~ ~ But I’m standing by my original post. I don’t believe that today’s events really represent any substantive change in the Democrat party’s true ideology. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ They’ve been moving away from our founding principles for years, … Continue reading
Transparent Word Clouds
“Word Clouds” are a unique-to-the-internet information graphic you’ve probably noticed on some web sites. They’re automatically generated by a behind-the-scenes script and typically display, in a “cloud” format, the most searched-for or clicked-on words or phrases on a particular site. … Continue reading
Dems Open Convention as U.S. Debt Skyrockets
How fitting that the National Debt Clock hit the 16 TRLLION mark this afternoon as the DNC convention kicked off in Charlotte. Driven to unimaginable new heights by the most fiscally irresponsible administration in our nation’s history, our total … Continue reading
