Category Archives: current events
Justice, Mercy, and a Dead Dog
An interesting thing happened to me over the last few days, which has prompted me to further consider the interaction between mercy and justice. I admit, I am perplexed by the predicament and the attempt to reconcile the two values … Continue reading
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Taxin’ and Spendin’ and Takin’ Over
Is it just me, or does it seem like every day, there’s some new plan to drastically increase the power of the federal government into areas in which the government ought not be? There are so many things happening that … Continue reading
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What’s Up With the Economy, Part 2: The Secondary Mortgage Market
Note: This semester, I have been taking a seminar on the financial crisis that our nation is currently facing. Since it is an issue that affects us all on some level or another, I thought I would share what we … Continue reading
This Just in: Global Warming Will Ruin New Orleans! Visit While You Can!
Hmmm…maybe I should worry about this? Better get down here while the gettin’s good!
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Victory For Women’s Rights?
I am struggling to figure out why this is any different from abortion? I mean, isn’t it the same idea, whether the baby is in the womb or not? Either way, the child is unwanted. Why should a few weeks … Continue reading
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What’s Up With the Economy? Part 1: The Beginning
I mentioned awhile back that I’m taking a seminar this semester about the financial crisis that is currently consuming our country. I’m excited about taking this class because it is a timely issue, and a complex one. Even for those … Continue reading
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Just Some Rough Thoughts
In my entry on the 19th of this month, I released a few frustrations with what yesterday’s inauguration event has become. In doing so, I did not intend to take away from the significance of the event; in fact, my … Continue reading
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Inauguration Day
I still don’t like politics very much. But, then again, maybe I do. Politics is a part of reality these days more than ever, and I believe it’s my duty to stay informed of the issues, to develop positions on … Continue reading
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It’s 2009!
In case you missed it, today is the first day of the year A.D. 2009. Most people celebrate the changing of the year. I, however, don’t get real excited about it. To me, it’s just a number. I guess I … Continue reading
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Some Brief Thoughts on the Economy
I’m breaking my economic silence a little bit today. As the national economy continues to struggle, I have been relatively quiet about writing about it. Usually, I have fairly strong thoughts and positions on political issues, but the current economic … Continue reading
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