Posted in Faith, Government, Media, Politics on Aug 22nd, 2010
Discussion about the President’s religion as been circling in the media and what’s interesting is not only the points of discussion, but the fact that the discussion is being had.
Prior to President Obama’s statements regarding the controversial Ground Zero mosque, Pew Forum conducted a survey asking Americans what the President’s religion is. “Do you happen [...]
Posted in Government, Media on Jul 12th, 2010
There were moments of laughter for Minnesotans during the painfully long recount of the 2008 Senatorial election, such as the one illustrated on the left–the infamous vote for ‘Lizard People.’
But since taking office, former funny man, Senator Al Franken hasn’t cracked many jokes . A new discovery of the 2008 Minnesota election has turned a [...]
Posted in Abortion, Government, Health Care, Politics on Mar 21st, 2010
The speculation surrounding the health care bill has been confusing and head splitting–to say the least.
But it’s over.
And it’s passed.
I’ve held off posting, as I figured nearly every other news site and blog had the issue covered. And I myself needed to process exactly what was happening. But a few thoughts now that I can [...]
Posted in Activism, Culture, Government on Jan 30th, 2010
During President Obama’s presidential campaign I would frequently hear his campaign speeches and think ‘That’s a great idea.’ Inevitably though, that thought would be followed with the questions ‘how?’ or ‘with what money?’ It seemed he had a great idea for everything but it wasn’t spelled out how all these things would be accomplished.
Last Wednesday’s [...]
Posted in Government, Politics on Jan 20th, 2010
It’s been a year since President Obama took office, and what a year it’s been.
WASHINGTON – When Barack Obama entered office, the expectations that he and others set for his presidency couldn’t have been higher.
Obama announced that he was embarking on an ambitious agenda — to create new jobs, to reform the nation’s health care [...]
Posted in Abortion, Faith, Health Care on Jan 11th, 2010
Michigan Congressman Bart Stupak (D) has gained quite a reputation for himself on Capital Hill during the past several months, but it’s not the kind of reputation most aim for.
Now he is enduring more hatred than perhaps any other member of Congress, much of it from fellow Democrats. His name has become a slogan: “Stop [...]