Category Archives: Politics

The Best and Worst of 2011

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Jim Spiegel

2011 was another exciting year, and we want to thank you all again for reading and, if applicable, posting comments on our blog.  Here are our annual summary remarks about good and bad stuff related to film, music, books, politics, … Continue reading →

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You Say You Want a Revolution?

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Jim Spiegel

A new Rasmussen Reports poll found that just 17% of Americans say our government has “consent of the governed.”  Only 8% believe their representatives on Capitol Hill listen to their constituents more than their own party leaders, and a mere … Continue reading →

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Thislethwaite, Theology, and the Norway Massacre

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Jim Spiegel

This Washington Post piece by Susan Brooks Thislethwaite has created quite stir.  Take a look, and you’ll see why.  For starters, she follows the NY Times and others in referring to the Norway mass assassin, Anders Behring Breivik, as a … Continue reading →

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Pre-emptive Strike on Iran?

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Jim Spiegel

Last week Israeli cabinet minister Moshe Yaalon reasserted the danger of the Iranian nuclear threat, noting that a pre-emptive military strike might be necessary.  Of course, such remarks have been made before, but given the steady advance of Iran’s nuclear … Continue reading →

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Hodgepodge

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Jim Spiegel

1. Budget Deal in Perspective: This past week our leaders in Washington struck an “historic” budget deal that cuts Federal spending by a whopping $38.5 billion.  Awesome, right?  This will put a dent in our national debt, right?  Wrong. To … Continue reading →

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Why Government is Stupid

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Amy Spiegel

I realize that being a libertarian these days has become the cool way of disengaging from the political scene without looking entirely apathetic. However, after having recently spent more than a dozen hours trapped—uh, I mean bonding—with my two youngest … Continue reading →

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The Best and Worst of 2010

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Jim Spiegel

It’s been another exciting year, and we want to thank you all for reading and, if applicable, posting comments on our blog.  Once again, we would like to close out the year with some summary remarks about good and bad … Continue reading →

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Pulling the Cotton Wool Over My Eyes

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Amy Spiegel

Just when I thought the health care debate was dead and buried, last week U.S. District Judge Roger Vinson announced he would hear argument in a lawsuit brought on by a coalition of states seeking to block the recently passed … Continue reading →

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On Glenn Beck and Restoring Honor

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Amy Spiegel

As a stay-at-home mom with no television access, the radio is a huge part of my news and entertainment world. I often spin the dial while cleaning or cooking, and catch a bit of talk radio. It not only keeps … Continue reading →

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News Miscellany

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Jim Spiegel

I am a strong believer in small government, and here is one illustration why.  Also on the political front, check out Charles Krauthammer’s disturbing prognostications about potentially radical legislation coming this Fall. Rick Warren recently injured his eyes while gardening.  … Continue reading →

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