Last week a blog I frequent recommended this documentary on the abortion issue. It is an issue I have committed to be more informed about and active in year round, not just in Novembers. So I found Lake of Fire in the library and watched it in two sittings, the kids afternoon naps and tonight … Continue reading Lake of Fire – a documentary on abortion
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NRO Top Conservative Movies
National Review Online has compiled a list of the top conservative movies - "great movies that offer compelling messages about freedom, families, patriotism, traditions, and more".1. The Lives of Others (2007)2. The Incredibles (2004)3. Metropolitan (1990)4. Forrest Gump (1994)5. 300 (2007)6. Groundhog Day (1993)7. The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)8. Juno (2007)9. Blast from the Past … Continue reading NRO Top Conservative Movies
Shoddy Journalism
I am no fan of Nancy Pelosi, but the CNN piece Ridiculous items in stimulus plan, by Ruben Navarrette Jr., is so shoddy and misrepresentative that an apology should be issued. Aware that this post is in danger of dying the death of a thousand qualifications, let me say I am not in favor of … Continue reading Shoddy Journalism
Abortion since 1860
Correction: When first posted I referenced an interview with Susan Sarandon. Actually, the interview was with Dana Delany of Desperate Housewives. Obviously I'm up on my celebs. Thanks Lynn for correcting me. I read this post several weeks ago and wanted to comment on but it got lost in the shuffle of a new semester. … Continue reading Abortion since 1860
Faith and the Inauguration
Os Guinness has written a terrific oped piece in USAToday on Faith and the Inauguration. I have been hard on President Obama's policies and decisions to this point, but if I'm totally honest, there is big part of me that is eager to see what he will do, hopeful that the optimism he demonstrated will … Continue reading Faith and the Inauguration
God Entranced 