Category Archives: Politics

Understanding the Times–Thank you David Noebel

Posted on Friday, June 29, 2012 by Dad

Day 313 of 1000 Lately, our family talks about world views, morality, and world events more than has been normal for us in the past.  I think this is because of the election in Mexico on Sunday, the election in … Continue reading →

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Hip new sweater vest!

Posted on Thursday, June 14, 2012 by Dad

Day 298 of 1000 I think this is the best investment I made all year.  Too bad it is too warm to wear it in the summer, but it will be rested and ready for use with the right kind … Continue reading →

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NC vs PNW Observation by Andrew

Posted on Friday, December 9, 2011 by Dad

At lunch today, Andrew mention that when he lived in Seattle he was very impressed with the way the government provided online support and information for things like the DMV, the tax office, etc., but how that when he walks … Continue reading →

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Stepan tells a little of his story

Posted on Thursday, December 8, 2011 by Dad

Stepan stopped by my desk again and told me a little story about his great grandfather, Nikolai, who was originally from the Ukraine.  Nikolai was a successful, small family farmer.  So successful, it turns out, that In the 1930′s, Stalin’s … Continue reading →

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They give away YOUR money and act like it is a good thing

Posted on Thursday, December 8, 2011 by Dad

Day 108 of 1000 (212.9 lbs.) I heard a Subaru promotion on the radio during my morning commute this morning.  They have a promotion where they pay $250 to one of five charities, two of which are liberal wacko charities … Continue reading →

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Religious authorities and secular involvement

Posted on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 by Dad

Day 107 of 1000 (213.7 lbs.) I still say The Other McCain is a trainwreck, but he really nails one of my pet peeves today.  His description of how Jesus dealt with religious authorities seems to be spot on.  The … Continue reading →

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Kelly has a new article up at The College Fix

Posted on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 by Dad

Kelly and I just had the following instant message exchange.  The first link is an article she wrote.  The second link is about students who study hard stuff versus students who don’t.  After the exchange we discuss why it is … Continue reading →

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Stepan’s theories on the space shuttle

Posted on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 by Dad

Stepan, my Russian, chemist friend and I got into one of those discussions common to rooms full of engineers: the relative benefits of the different ways to go into space.  He has a very interesting theory.  The mundane part is … Continue reading →

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More fun with the commie professor

Posted on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 by Dad

Day 99 of 1000 The following is the transcript of Kelly’s texting from today’s class. It speaks for itself. Kelly in communism, ALL ppl who work a socially useful job get whatever they need whenever they need it mantra switches … Continue reading →

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Awesome new music find

Posted on Sunday, November 20, 2011 by Dad

Day 90 of 1000 Andrew posted this on his Google+ account. I like it a LOT. I listened to some of his other stuff on YouTube. If you like this genre Justin Townes Earle is definitely worth a listen. Update:  … Continue reading →

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Continued conversation with the kid’s commie teacher

Posted on Friday, November 11, 2011 by Dad

Day 81 of 1000 As many already know, Kelly and Christian take a “writing” class at the community college where the dear leader of the class lectures on the evils of all things Christian, the beauty of communism and atheism, … Continue reading →

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Robert Stacy McCain: The Rodney Dangerfield of Political Reports

Posted on Monday, October 31, 2011 by Dad

Kelly found this blurb about the fearless leader of The Other McCain in an article in Yahoo’s The Ticket, that bastion of fair minded reporting: As it turned out, I wasn’t the lowest on the pecking order. Members of the … Continue reading →

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