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.

God Loves Hamas

Posted on August 6, 2014 by theboeskool

I realize that even reading those three words is deeply offensive to so many people. I just googled the words “God loves Hamas,” and there were only six results. Six. On the entire internet. So I’m aware that it’s not a very popular … Continue reading →

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Israel, Gaza, and The End of Taking Sides

Posted on July 24, 2014 by theboeskool

“Nonviolence is the answer to the crucial political and moral questions of our time; the need for mankind to overcome oppression and violence without resorting to oppression and violence. Mankind must evolve for all human conflict a method which rejects … Continue reading →

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Before You Start Arguing About Hobby Lobby….

Posted on July 1, 2014 by theboeskool

…. Please consider a few things. Q: Know what happens when fewer women have access to birth control? A: The number of unwanted pregnancies goes up. And guess what happens when there are more unwanted pregnancies…. You guessed it–More abortions. So … Continue reading →

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A Different Kind Of Memorial Day Story

Posted on May 26, 2014 by theboeskool

Memorial Day is weird for me. I’ve never been accused of being a patriot. I guess I love this country? I don’t know…. It could be a whole lot worse. I think I love the idea of this country–That the … Continue reading →

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Dear Matt Walsh….

Posted on May 8, 2014 by theboeskool

You probably don’t know me, but I’m a blogger too. I just spent some time writing a post that was titled “5 Reasons Why The Matt Walsh Blog Is The Absolute Worst,” but I scrapped it. You know, there are a lot … Continue reading →

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Gun Control, Knife Control, and My Own Hypocrisy

Posted on April 10, 2014 by theboeskool

I might be completely full of shit…. So that’s concerning. Today, when I heard the news about the mass stabbing at a Western Pennsylvania High School, my first thoughts were not of the kids who got stabbed. My first thoughts … Continue reading →

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5 New Ways World Vision Is Following “Biblical Principles”

Posted on March 28, 2014 by theboeskool

In a surprise move, World Vision has made yet another change to its hiring practices. As many of you know, World Vision shocked the evangelical community when three days ago they announced they would begin hiring openly gay Christians, while … Continue reading →

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We’re Having Car Trouble. Meanwhile, In Syria….

Posted on March 4, 2014 by theboeskool

It’s my birthday today. I’m dangerously close to 40, and it’s starting to stress me out a little. Yesterday, the power went out for about five hours, the temp in our house got down into the high 50’s, and we had … Continue reading →

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The Mountain Mama Smells Like Black Licorice

Posted on February 8, 2014 by theboeskool

“Our botched and embarrassing and incompetent and confusing and unserious national response to this disaster is AS SCARY as the spill itself.” ~ Rachel Maddow A month after the chemical spill that left 300,000 people in West Virginia with dangerously … Continue reading →

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Losing The Creation Debate By Asking The Wrong Questions

Posted on February 5, 2014 by theboeskool

I don’t care who won the “Creation Debate” between Bill Nye (The Science Guy) and Ken Ham (The head of Kentucky’s $29 Million “Creation Museum,” but also famous for having an incredibly un-kosher name) that took place last night. Normally, … Continue reading →

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