Tag Archive | politics
The Most Pathetic Generation
Last night I had the opportunity to take a long drive with my adult, married with children, hard-working son. We have a mutual interest in history and politics. I said to him that his grandparents were part of the greatest generation and his generation, with notable exceptions, was part of the most pathetic generation. He […]
Give us a King!
It is risky business making comparisons between ancient Israel and the good old USA. As I noted in yesterday’s post the misuse of 2 Chronicles 7:14 is chronic among evangelicals among whom I count myself. But on the other hand making comparisons between people groups such as ancient Israelites and modern Americans isn’t so risky […]
The Folly of Helping Salafists
Mitt Romney gave a speech at historic VMI (Virginia Military Institute) yesterday and a FB friend made the following comments: –Hmmm… As much as I like Romney and his foreign policy mindset as outlined in his VMI speech today, he as much as guaranteed with his comments an American led war in Syria followed by […]
Alexis de Toqueville’s Prophecy
I’m watching the debate. If the talking heads are to be believed then only 7% of voters are undecided. If that is true I find it remarkable that the 7% do not see a clear choice. But then again, I find it remarkable that the polls are as close as they are. I think Alexis […]
The Medium is the Message
Interesting article today popped up on Drudge that linked to The Holly Reporter. The article gave information as to how Hollywood helped Hitler and the Nazis after the Nazis rise to power in 1933 The “little story” is how for business purposes Hollywood caved to Nazi pressure to show Nazism (and Germany) in a favorable […]