Obama and Romans 13:8

While taking a trip earlier this month, I saw this scrawled on the back side of a billboard on I-64 while headed westbound in Indiana -- graffiti-style: Obama was appointed by God -- Rom. 13:8 I found this a very interesting idea. My mind instantly thought of: Let every soul be subject unto the higher … Continue reading Obama and Romans 13:8 →

Speak Loudly and Carry a Small Stick — Wait What?!?

Speak Loudly and Carry a Small Stick -- Wait What?!?Okay, on this one I am going to comment off the cuff with very little background. But after hearing President Obama's quote about "I can do whatever I want" (I'm sure we pundits are making him mean more by it than he meant in context -- … Continue reading Speak Loudly and Carry a Small Stick — Wait What?!? →

Who Defines Reasonable?

"I agree with you, and I wish they would. But the truth is, it doesn't look like that's going to happen. And I'm guessing the government back home's decided it's time to get the Star Empire's merchant shipping out from under before it all comes apart." "I can't believe this is happening." She shook her … Continue reading Who Defines Reasonable? →

State of the (dis)Union

Okay, disclaimer, I'm naturally skeptical of President Obama. If you don't want to read something skeptical about him and his State of the Union address, don't read any further.... President Obama gave his fifth State of the Union address Tuesday evening. A lot of commentary has and will be done on it. Much of it … Continue reading State of the (dis)Union →

Sending the government to the Weight Loss Camp (i.e. “Fat Farm”) or Can Government win “The Biggest Losers”?

Okay, I think I may get highly political in this column today. First, let me say that I think the current government impasse -- lack of funding -- is a bad thing. Our government ought to be able to work together. Second, let me say that the results of the lack of funding may be … Continue reading Sending the government to the Weight Loss Camp (i.e. “Fat Farm”) or Can Government win “The Biggest Losers”? →

The Campaigner in Chief

Well, as the fiscal cliff looms, it appears that the Campaigner-in-Chief is showing what he means by working out a bi-partisan compromise. Do we find him sitting in a room with the House Republicans discussing options? No. We find him meeting with business leaders in press-conference type sessions, making pronouncements about what the Republicans should … Continue reading The Campaigner in Chief →