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Category Archives: politics
A Cannibal’s Hope
Recently I had my big toenails removed, so I started the day daubing hydrogen peroxide on the wounds. Then, letting my toes air out, I brewed some coffee. I experimented, for 15 seconds on High nuking a square of Dove dark … Continue reading
Letter to an Invisible President
The invisible coffins of our honored war dead arriving at Dover AFB. The Pentagon banned photographs like this one. Monday 3 November 2008 Dear George: in a few hours, Americans will begin voting for your successor as President of the United … Continue reading
In America any child can grow up to be President!
In his endorsement of Barack Obama. General Colin Powell referred to Kareem Rashad Sultan Khan, a young American patriot, age 14 on September 11, 2001. One in four people in Texas believe Barack Obama is a Muslim! Barack Obama’s a … Continue reading
Posted in politics, religion, social issues, Spiritual life
Tagged Gen. Powell, Muslim, Obama, President
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Before you cast an historic vote…
I seldom address politics, but in this once in a century moment, I’ll make an exception. I literally want to talk to you about the election— talk since I’m dictating my comments. Many readers agree with me politically but there … Continue reading
Posted in politics, religion, social issues, Spiritual life
Tagged Obama, Presidential race 2008, vote Obama
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One American Dream about to be realized
And so even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the American dream. I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and … Continue reading
Willie Horton redivivus?
In 1988 Republican presidential candidate George H. W. Bush used the image of black convicted felon Willie Horton to arouse the basest racial feelings of the country. We may be seeing a similar attempt unfolding. THE FOLLOWING PROVED A HOAX BY … Continue reading
God is consuming fire
“For indeed our God is a consuming fire,” Hebrews 12.29 (NRSV) Our morning Bible study prayer group read Hebrews 12, for the second or third week in a row. We found ourselves focusing on this verse, because not many people … Continue reading
How to commit murder but stay ritually pure
Some commentators on PBS were discussing the gloves-off approach taken by the McCain-Palin ticket and the Republican party in the last week. They pointed out how dangerous it is. It’s a very old strategy useful for killing off an undesirable while … Continue reading