Politics
The Des Moines Register runs Quiner’s Diner this morning
To their credit, the Register didn’t edit a word of my piece, except for the headline. Those of us supporting Chick-fil-A were involved, not because of Chick-fil-A, but as ardent supporters of free speech and religious liberty. So I’m not in love with their headline. Put I’m being picky. As expected, many responders were not happy with my views …
Read MoreSurprise: the mainstream media downplays the Chick-fil-A event
The major newspapers downplayed the Chick-fil-A story. The question is, does a story of this magnitude deserve front page coverage? Let me put it to you this way: if these crowds reflected a positive response to gay marriage, do you think the papers would have plastered it on the front page?
Read MoreLet’s hope Rahm Emanuel enjoyed his lunch yesterday
Joe Biden and the teacher’s union, a marridge made in hevven
What does Kentucky Fried Chicken have to say about Chick-fil-A?
What’s the difference between “Occupy Chick-fil-A” and Occupy Wall Street?
How did the Occupy Chick-fil-A event differ from Occupy Wall Street? Let me count the ways …
Read MoreThousands “occupy” Chick-fil-A
Mark your calendar. This was a watershed day in America. This was the day the faithful struck back. Two events coalesced on Wednesday. One was the “Occupy Chick-Fil-A” event. This was much different than Occupy Wall Street where folks gathered in droves to revile the productive and besmirch public property. The second was the implementation of the HHS Mandate …
Read MoreI’m having lunch at Chick Fil-A tomorrow. Join me!
How often does a company stand by their religious convictions? Not often. Chick Fil-A does. Here’s their mission statement: “To glorify God by being a faithful steward of all that is entrusted to us. To have a positive influence on all who come in contact with Chick-fil-A.”
Read MoreThe impossibility of belief in atheism
Atheists believe nobody designed your brain. It just happened. Human thought is just an accidental by-product. Former atheist, C.S. Lewis, suggests this presents a challenge to atheists …
Read MoreThe case for voter ID
By Anne K. Deupree Yesterday I went shopping in spite of my knowledge that people would be armed with a valid photo ID. They seemed to have no compunction about showing the thing to other people. One man cheerfully showed his at the pharmacy when he asked to buy cold medicine. A woman showed hers…
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