Tag Archives: politics

The Eagle Has Landed

Posted on January 19, 2019 by

In the winter of 1987 an eagle managed to fly all the way across the Atlantic Ocean from Ireland to the United States, where it arrived sick and exhausted. If this were to happen today, the Trump administration would immediately … Continue reading →

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Shutdown!

Posted on January 10, 2019 by

Source of quote unknown. The U. S. is on the verge of its longest government shutdown in history (due, as always, to an impasse over spending). Meanwhile, Congress and the current administration are vying to see who can win The … Continue reading →

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Stubbornness

Posted on January 5, 2019 by

Stubbornness is the trademark of contemporary culture. It seems that no one can be wrong anymore, or, God forbid, compromise on anything. Is stubbornness bad, then? Well, at its core, it’s simply a refusal to give up. And when it … Continue reading →

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Opinions!

Posted on November 8, 2018 by

Originally posted on Mitch Teemley:
Some things never change.

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Politicians

Posted on November 6, 2018 by

Politicians are, almost by definition, egocentric. This has nothing to do with party affiliation or agenda. Vision and strength of character are a rare combination–but not unheard of. The best we can hope for is that the leaders we choose … Continue reading →

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The Most Important Vote You’ll Ever Cast

Posted on November 5, 2018 by

The religious leaders came to Jesus, hoping to trip him up (Mark 12:13-17). Tiberius Caesar, a brooding paranoid who regularly executed those who challenged him, was ruler of the most powerful nation in the world, and was considered by many to … Continue reading →

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Caption this Photo

Posted on September 27, 2018 by

Mount Tushmore? Potential U. S. Supreme Court nominees? Mount Rushmore seen from the Canadian side? American voters during the upcoming elections? ∴ Now it’s your turn! All suggestions appreciated. I promise not to take you for granite (rim shot).

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