Category Archives: 2) Politics

Blogs about if government can actually help its citizens, or if it only hurts its citizens, and the silly people who seem only to be able to see things in black and white while living in a world that is filled with shades of grey.

Leave Ivanka Alone!

Posted on June 4, 2018 by

Samantha Bee has gotten herself into a bit of trouble this past week. While just about every person in the world who is both minimally informed and also possesses an ounce of compassion was flipping out over news of Trump’s … Continue reading →

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ISRAEL: David Teamed Up With Goliath, and Now The Oppressed Has Become The Oppressor

Posted on May 16, 2018 by

My kids use entirely too much toilet paper. I’m not sure if they just wrap it around their hand about 30 to 40 times, until their hand looks like a boxing glove, or what is going on in there (I’m … Continue reading →

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Christians and Torture: Why So Many Don’t Have A Problem With It

Posted on May 12, 2018 by

Torture has been in the news a lot recently… Though it is usually referred to by it’s more palatable euphemism, “Enhanced Interrogation Techniques.” The confirmation hearings for Gina Haspel (President Trump’s pick to head the CIA) have been focusing on … Continue reading →

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No, Trump Is Not “Withdrawing” From The Iran Nuclear Deal

Posted on May 9, 2018 by

Stop calling it that. He’s not “withdrawing.” He’s not “dropping out.” He’s not “pulling away from” the deal… He is simply BREAKING A PROMISE that our country made. He is breaking an agreement we made with another nation, and by … Continue reading →

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An Easter Sermon From A Used-To-Be Christian

Posted on April 4, 2018 by

I almost never do guest posts on my blog, but I really wanted you all to see this. This was written by my friend Lars… A person I’ve never met in real life, but a person I respect and love. … Continue reading →

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Tennessee Legislators Just Refused To Denounce Neo-Nazis

Posted on March 15, 2018 by

Yesterday, a subcommittee in the Tennessee State Legislature was presented with a resolution denouncing neo-nazi, white supremacist, and white nationalist groups. The resolution was filed on August 17, 2017… just five days after the “Unite The Right” white supremacist rally in … Continue reading →

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“All Sins Are Equal,” and Other Christian Nonsense

Posted on March 7, 2018 by

“No sin is worse than any other.” You’ve probably heard this little piece of “christian” craziness before. I remember hearing it as a child, growing up in the Calvinist tradition of my family. It is a widely accepted absurdity meant … Continue reading →

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Forget Guns For Teachers — Surround Our Schools With Land Mines

Posted on February 24, 2018 by

The president and the GOP administration have suggested arming teachers with guns… But I don’t think this plan goes far enough. Here’s my plan: No sane country debates arming teachers. — Walter Shaub (@waltshaub) February 24, 2018 It’s clear that … Continue reading →

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School Shootings and Fake Christians

Posted on February 15, 2018 by

I think that Christianity divorced from Reason is one of the most destructive forces on the planet. And the brand of religion that makes people choose between faith and rationality has been on full display since this most recent school shooting … Continue reading →

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7 Things To Consider Before Considering Oprah For President

Posted on January 10, 2018 by

After Oprah’s inspiring speech during the Golden Globes, people immediately started in with cries of “Oprah For President!” And that is perfectly understandable. People are STARVED for competent, compassionate leadership… And a speaker whose speeches don’t read like a third … Continue reading →

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