Gainesville, Florida is a college town with a very liberal city government that seems more concerned about being trendy, cutting edge, eco-friendly and/or politically correct than exercising common sense. Some of the things they done or tried to do in the past defy reason. Once they developed a plan to control traffic on very busy … Continue reading What Happens When Those in Charge Lack Common Sense
If You Can’t Say Something Nice …
"If you can't say something nice; say nothing at all." I'm sure you probably learned that lesson in kindergarten or younger. It seems like Jesse Jackson needs to take a refresher course in basic life lessons. If you have not hear by now Sunday night while waiting for an interview on Fox News Jackson made … Continue reading If You Can’t Say Something Nice …
On Things Political …
Last week one of the blogs I read featured a piece about Politics and Biblical Faith. Reading Benedict's post got me thinking about my own views about politics. Benedict tackles the idea that many Christians especially evangelical and/or conservative espouse the belief that somehow that the Republican party is the only option for Christians. I … Continue reading On Things Political …
Useful, Useless, Random Tidbits
I had some time while I was waiting on Nate to pick me up from work. So decided to spend the time surfing the net and here are some of the things I learned. A busker is a street musician or performer. I’m not sure when or why I might need this one but I … Continue reading Useful, Useless, Random Tidbits
Update on Jill & Gary Campbell
Jill & Gary Campbell are British school teachers who exposed a child abuse scandal at an orphanage run by Terre Des Hommes, a Swedish charity. As I reported in an earlier post. Jill Campbell was facing jail time for defamation. She accused the charity of trying to cover-up the scandal. Due to lack of sufficient … Continue reading Update on Jill & Gary Campbell
Support Our Troops
I really try to keep my political comments to a minimum but recent events have caused me to feel the need to write on this topic. First, I want to establish this is not a pro-war post, I choose to keep my feelings about the Iraq war to myself. (I know amazing, huh). Second, however … Continue reading Support Our Troops
UCC Under Investigation for Speech Given by Obama
Last June Barack Obama addressed the General Synod of the United Church of Christ. The IRS believes that this speech was a violation of federal tax code preventing churches and other non-profit groups from endorsing candidates or political parties. According to UCC General Minister John Thomas the church was careful to follow legal guidelines. Campaigning … Continue reading UCC Under Investigation for Speech Given by Obama
