Happy Bush Country
Ben Stein – of “Win Ben Stein’s Money” – has penned an excellent, upbeat article in “The American Spectator.” Based on his travels in the vast center of this country, he sees an optimistic America that...
View ArticleTexas Teachers Comparatively Well-Paid
Today’s Chronicle has a story from the Texas Classroom Teachers Association (TCTA, part of the ultra-liberal National Education Association) and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT, a union group,...
View ArticleValid Criticisms and Polite Discourse
In any disagreement, there’s a way to have a polite discourse. Once you’ve resorted to name-calling, the effectiveness of the argument is lost. For instance, I feel calling Michael Moore a liar is...
View ArticleHigher Paying Jobs
I had a conversation with a good neighbor and friend tonight, and one of the topics was job growth. Here in Houston, the job market has been terrible, and it’s apparent some jobs in some industries are...
View ArticleHope and Fear
Inauguration Day: “On this day, we gather because we have chosen hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discord.” Today: “This recession might linger for years. Our economy will lose 5...
View ArticleFaithful Inside and Out
Image via Wikipedia I. Introduction We’re wrapping up the letters of from Paul to the church of Thessalonica today. Paul’s 1st letter consisted mostly of encouragement as the church faced prosecution...
View ArticleRoadside Hero
There are still men in America. I live on North Street. You know how I get here everyday? I walk. Yep, that’s five miles round-trip. But there’s no sense in whining about that. What am I supposed to...
View ArticleCondom Conundrum
Liberal conundrum: US Agency for International Development has distributed 10 billion US-made condoms around the world. To save money, they can switch to Chinese-made condoms. They’re less than half...
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