Politics
Does virtue rely on religion for its survival?
“Laws will not be obeyed, society cannot be maintained, without virtue; virtue cannot subsist without religion.”
Read MoreSequester 101
Questions and answers about the sequester for the layman.
Read MoreThe silliness of the mainstream media
The interest bomb
Interest payment on increased deficit spending caused by Obamacare and irresponsible government spending at every level will necessitate draconian cuts in poverty programs, defense, and every level of government. The longer we wait, the more draconian the cuts.
Read MoreThe Blamer-in-Chief’s latest manipulations
Here’s the threat: our Blamer-in-Chief says he’s going to hurt us if Republicans don’t cave on more taxes and spending. He makes this threat even after getting the tax increases he insisted upon, and spending that has tripled the inflation rate during his reign.
Read MoreThe shallowness of liberalism
That’s a harsh headline. I know some great people who hold liberal views, and they are not shallow people. In fact, so very many of them are bright, caring people that I hesitate to describe their worldview as shallow. But how can I not, in light of the silliness of the president’s State of the Union address, and its aftermath?
Read MoreThe president calls for higher unemployment
I’ve been a small business owner most of my life. Let me tell you that labor costs loom especially large in a small business. The president’s call for a higher minimum wage may make him and his liberal buddies feel good about themselves. But it will hurt like hell to the folks who lose their jobs.
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The significance of Pope Benedict XVI
By Deal Hudson The resignation of Benedict XVI after nearly eight years as the spiritual leader of the world’s billion plus Catholics ends an era of reform and restoration in the Church that began in November 1978 with the election of John Paul II. That Benedict XVI allowed retired Cardinal Roger Mahoney of Los Angeles,…
Read MoreWhat do conservatives want?
Perhaps the question is, what is the most burning issue for American conservatives right now? It depends on the conservative. My guess is that the fiscal insanity in Washington, characterized by unsustainable levels of government spending, ranks at the top of the list for many, maybe most.
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