Monthly Archives: January 2019

Trump’s unforced category error

Why government needs professionals As everybody must know by now, Nancy Pelosi sent the president a letter yesterday which suggests that the State of the Union Address should be delayed. Dear Mr. President: On January 3rd, it was my privilege … Continue reading

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Dismal theology-related tweet for the day

The Bible forbids intermarriage between believer and unbeliever — not between races or ethnic groups. https://t.co/apzcWzklXd — Desiring God (@desiringGod) January 17, 2019 Because the cult cannot prevail against skepticism.

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Giuliani updates his position

Now that everybody with a properly functioning mind has figured-out that the Trump campaign was cooperating and coordinating with Russian intelligence agencies during the 2016 presidential campaign, Rudy Giuliani has updated his previously stouthearted denials. After months of blasting the … Continue reading

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When you call a blowhard’s bluff

The Real Clear Politics average of polls is clear — Donald Trump owns the shutdown, even if he has tried to renege on his promise to be accountable. This would not be a bad time to recall that multiple deals … Continue reading

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Good lies and bad lies

Bruce Gerencser takes-up the problem of lying today, using as an example a congregant who refused to tell a large or small lie. One time, after a blow-up over his truth-telling, I asked him, “Suppose you lived in Germany in … Continue reading

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