Deliberation or Incompetence?
As we rapidly approach yet another budget crisis, a growing question is whether the actions of the Democrats in Washington are the result of some sort of deliberation, or are they simply a matter of incompetence? Some will probably complain that I am I am not including the Republicans in this question, but while they […]
Read More..>>Downgraded
The country is heading into uncharted waters. Even some of President Obama’s supporters are beginning to realize what a disaster his presidency is. Of course, the closest parallel is the Presidency of Jimmy Carter, until now the worst president in modern times. But Carter inherited a growing economy that was coming out of a mild […]
Read More..>>The Deficit Ceiling Deal
As the details and ramifications of the deal become increasingly clear, few seem happy and there is bipartisan opposition and bipartisan support amidst all the claims and counterclaims. There is no question that the deal is seriously flawed, but it may very well be the best that can be done at the present moment. This […]
Read More..>>Don’t Question the Priests
There is a stereotypical view, particularly among atheists, that in religion one must just mindlessly accept whatever the religious authorities say. As with most stereotypes, this is false if applied universally and falls under the fallacy of Hasty Generalization. (see Acts 17:11 for a NT example). Recently I have been noticing a similar phenomenon from […]
Read More..>>Gas Insanity – 2011
Einstein famously defined Insanity as doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. Based on this definition, we are once again entering into insanity when it comes to gas prices. I have been observing this since the 1980s, and I am sure that it goes back before this. Every summer prices […]
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