As many of you may already know, I have recently been afforded the opportunity and the honor to serve with Ralph Reed’s Faith and Freedom Coalition as Field Director of the Minnesota Faith & Freedom Coalition. I’m serving with a phenomenal group of individuals, including but not limited to former gubernatorial candidate and former Minnesota Representative Tom Emmer,…
I had planned to post on immigration today, but when inspiration hits, it hits. The subject is an innocent piece of ground-up tree bits covered in warm, inviting colors that come together to create an image that hearkens back to childhood. On it there are several snowmen side by side, with a simple message, “Merry…
A few days ago, America watched as the GOP presidential candidates discussed our National Security. Now more than ever, we live in a world full of hideous individuals who desire the demise of innocent people and even entire societies. Prior to 9/11, I’d venture to say that the average American couldn’t name anyone on the…
Some people get jittery when they don’t have their morning coffee. Some people feel completely disconnected if they miss the morning news. Still others get anxious if their cell phone isn’t within arm’s reach. I, however, pace around when I haven’t been able to post for longer than a few days! Ok, fine- I’ll admit…
I want to start out today by posing two questions. What is a “human right”? Is something a “right” if it encroaches upon the rights of another? The concept of “human rights” is defined wonderfully in our own Declaration of Independence: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that…
It’s Monday. Monday morning, to be precise…not exactly everyone’s preferred day. I’d like to help remedy that and rewind to Friday. In reality, I’m posting something I wanted to put up on Friday, but the responsibilities of work and domestic life (in other words, piles of invoices, and Mt. Laundry) held precedence. So, close your eyes and…
In this country, we enjoy quite a few freedoms. We enjoy freedom of speech. We enjoy freedom of the press. We enjoy freedom of assembly. Very importantly, we also enjoy freedom of religion. Specifically, that “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” We are also well…
Recently, a relative of mine asked me to please explain these Occupy Wall Street protests. I will do my best. I believe that on the surface, these protests are simple to understand. In essence, it’s a battle between capitalism/individual freedom, and a collectivist state. On that level, we can understand that this is a manifestation of a…
Capitalism stinks, right? Until you need it….. I’m in an out-of-the-ordinary place today. I’m sitting in a hospital room as my father awaits surgery. Last night as the nurses and doctors were finally successful in relieving his pain and making him comfortable for the night, we all commented on how wonderful it is to live in the…
Remember the Plymouth City Council letter? It’s been 35 days since I sent it. The response? Not a single, solitary PEEP. Well, I suppose that answers my original question. I guess as a tax-paying constituent, I half-expected the dignity of a response. Classy. Very classy.
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