Tag Archives: politics
Creative poll interpretation?
A recent Rasmussen poll seems very odd to me. According to the survey, 53% of Americans think that capitalism is better than socialism. Considering just that tidbit, it seems like America is experiencing a significant ideological shift. But when you … Continue reading
A degree in creationism in Texas?
A recent story on FoxNews describes a Texas legislator’s attempt to allow the Institute for Creation Research to award a Master of Science degree. It appears that the bill would exempt certain types of non-profit educational institutions from regulation by … Continue reading
The failed policies of the past
President Obama seems to be floating a logical contradiction. He derides the Republicans for spending too much in the last 8 years, claiming that they now have no right to accuse him of excessive spending. But if the “policies of … Continue reading
Just a word now
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made a comical gaffe while arguing for the stimulus/spending/pork bill currently on its way through Congress. She claimed that 500 million Americans would lose their jobs every month until this bill passed (or something like … Continue reading
Does conservatism need religion?
Kathleen Parker has made herself plenty of enemies on the right during this election cycle. I suspect her column this week isn’t likely to reduce their numbers. Here’s my question, and the premise of her argument: Does conservatism need religion? … Continue reading
Good things (and bad) about Obama’s win
There are a couple of things about Senator Obama’s win that make me happy — or at least optimistic. 1. Race was an issue in the campaign. As much as people try to say otherwise, it mattered. I am genuinely … Continue reading
America’s Sins and Salvation
The recent political season, coupled with current economic instability, has revealed that Americans have lost any pretense of righteousness. Over at least the last two generations, and particularly the last two decades, America has enjoyed, yea championed, the vices of … Continue reading
GOP Rally
Last Monday, Oct. 27, Mel and I went to a GOP rally in Salem, VA where Governor Sarah Palin was scheduled to speak as part of her one-day barnstorming of Virginia. It was cold, the lines were long, and we … Continue reading
Did anyone find this insulting?
I didn’t watch Senator Obama’s infomercial last night. I get the impression that I didn’t miss much. I also don’t feel like trying to refute all of the absurd things he said. But after seeing the video below, I feel … Continue reading
The Experience Canard
There has been a lot of talk in the last few days about Gov. Sarah Palin’s experience–whether she has enough to be vice president or not. Even some conservative writers suggest that she just doesn’t have what it takes. The … Continue reading