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Obama and Faith-Based Initiatives Print E-mail
By Eric Sapp
Jul. 03, 08 07:29
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Good Sounding Policy Versus Good, Sound Policy Print E-mail
By Robert Lalka
Jul. 02, 08 06:06
Here is some perspective on the new Council for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships
Last Updated ( Jul. 04, 08 00:21 )
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Patriotism: "Last Refuge of a Scoundrel!" Print E-mail
By Stan Moody
Jun. 30, 08 18:41
Patriotism rears its ugly head as the righteous umbrella of oil and Zionism.
Last Updated ( Jul. 02, 08 10:28 )
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A Deeper, Fuller Conversation About Religion In This Country Print E-mail
By Robert Lalka
Jun. 24, 08 23:12

This addresses the need to renew Senator Obama's call for A Deeper, Fuller Conversation About Religion In This Country.

 

Last Updated ( Jul. 04, 08 00:22 )
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McCain and Bush Virtually indestinguishable on most issues Print E-mail
By Winston Steward
Jun. 10, 08 18:31

http://blog.washingtonpost.com/fact-checker/2008/05/mccain_the_surge_and_verb_tens.html

Follow the above link to an article describing an incident in which John McCain claimed that US troops in Iraq had been reduced to pre-surge levels. When told that he was wrong, that troops had been drawn down, but not to pre-serge levels, McCain of course had a choice to apologize for the error, and point out that Americans are really tired of this “gotcha”...

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Hillary: still dividing Print E-mail
By Jesse Lava
Jun. 04, 08 13:56
After Barack Obama clinched the Democratic presidential nomination, Hillary seemed utterly uninterested in graceful conciliation.
Last Updated ( Jun. 04, 08 15:48 )
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"Emasculation Proclamation" Print E-mail
By Stan Moody
Jun. 04, 08 11:40
"I would not rule becoming his (Obama's) running mate if it will help the Party win in November."
Last Updated ( Jun. 04, 08 12:14 )
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"GAME OVER" Print E-mail
By Kenneth Walker
Jun. 03, 08 17:22
Out of the ashes of tough campaigning rises a Phoenix. Today that Phoenix will be Senator Barack Obama.
Last Updated ( Jun. 04, 08 07:49 )
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"Nazi Appeasement" and the Cringe Factor Print E-mail
By Stan Moody
May. 19, 08 09:14

The righteousness of the free enterprise system masking occasional greed, our President may well enjoy the family fruits of appeasement. 

 

Last Updated ( May. 30, 08 20:34 )
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An Open Letter to North Carolina Voters Print E-mail
By Kenneth Walker
May. 08, 08 20:12
Tar Heel voters came to the ballot and said that they would not be blindsided by the rogue Wright, the Clintonian back alley politics, "bittergate" or Republican television asteroids.
Last Updated ( May. 09, 08 09:07 )
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Hillary's Winning Strategy Will Backfire Print E-mail
By Stan Moody
Apr. 29, 08 11:53
Hillary's strategy is to appeal to establishment Democrats by urging Superdelegates either to vote for her on the first ballot or to abstain, thereby throwing open the Convention.
Last Updated ( Apr. 29, 08 12:08 )
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Sermon: who are God's children? Print E-mail
By Tripp Hudgins
Apr. 26, 08 19:41
This is a short sermon about what brings about unity and Mayor Daley's support of supplying assault weapons to Chicago police.
Last Updated ( Apr. 27, 08 09:41 )
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Profile: Meet Mike Waltner Print E-mail
By Lisa Sharon Harper
Apr. 18, 08 14:54
As national spotlights focus on a contentious presidential primary, there is a grassroots groundswell springing from Pennsylvania's heartland.
Last Updated ( Apr. 22, 08 11:44 )
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Lee Iococca: "Throw the Bums Out!" Print E-mail
By Stan Moody
Apr. 14, 08 19:36
In light of that, let's bump Obama up to a B on the Iococca index...
Last Updated ( Apr. 15, 08 06:51 )
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Fw: What a black columnist has to say about Obama Print E-mail
By Adam Parish
Apr. 10, 08 22:49
Yesterday I received an email forward from a relative that was politically charged. The subject of the email was, “Fw: What a black columnist has to say about Obama.” The intriguing aspect of that subject line was that the columnist himself tried to down play race while informing his readers about the “most liberal” Senator [Obama] in the Senate. Likewise, Ken Blackwell the black columnist
Last Updated ( Apr. 13, 08 12:59 )
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John Hagee: Christian Zionism's Cause or Effect? Print E-mail
By Stan Moody
Apr. 08, 08 09:24
In Hagee's telling, Israel has no choice but to strike Iran's nuclear facilities, with or without America's help.
Last Updated ( Apr. 08, 08 09:30 )
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No Partiality, an Easter sermon Print E-mail
By Tripp Hudgins
Apr. 01, 08 06:47
I took the opportunity at Easter to preach about Liberation Theology, the Resurrection and Jeremiah Wright.
Last Updated ( Apr. 01, 08 08:20 )
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Understanding Christian Unity Print E-mail
By Rachel Johnson
Mar. 30, 08 21:03
Instead of being praised for her daily faith practices, Sen. Clinton has come under attack because the Christian fellowship she keeps is bi-partisan.
Last Updated ( Mar. 30, 08 22:54 )
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Hoping For a Change of Heart From Hillary Print E-mail
By stan zantarski
Mar. 26, 08 12:32

I’m still hoping for a change of heart from Senator Clinton.

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Jeremiah Wright: What They Don't Want You to Hear Print E-mail
By Stan Moody
Mar. 24, 08 09:28
In a word, they don't like Jeremiah Wright because he forces us to face our sin.
Last Updated ( Mar. 25, 08 17:21 )
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With Impure Lips Print E-mail
By Rachel Johnson
Mar. 19, 08 20:33
If we insist that our politicians attend flawless congregations, then we must be prepared to no longer see their faces in worship.
Last Updated ( Mar. 19, 08 22:04 )
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OK, now I'm awestruck Print E-mail
By Jesse Lava
Mar. 18, 08 15:06
Barack Obama's speech on race treated the issue with such a combination of boldness and finesse — simultaneously empathizing with Americans’ racial bitterness and challenging us to do better.
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Which Candidate Best Represents the Democratic Party Print E-mail
By stan zantarski
Mar. 16, 08 18:09
This Democratic presidential campaign passed the point of civility a long time ago.  It’s time for the DNC and party elders to decide to stand on principle.
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Ferraro's racial rant Print E-mail
By Kenneth Walker
Mar. 12, 08 01:05
Before Geraldine Ferraro disappears back into irrelevancy, she owes Senator Obama and America an apology.
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To the Candidates: "Kiss My Ulterior!" Print E-mail
By Stan Moody
Mar. 05, 08 16:34
We have become a nation addicted to reality TV, and it's now spilling dangerously over into real life.
Last Updated ( Mar. 05, 08 21:24 )
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An Open Letter to Barack Obama Print E-mail
By Kenneth Walker
Mar. 05, 08 09:46
Senator Obama, you have to take off the gloves.
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Obama's Accomplishments Print E-mail
By Cindy Catlett
Feb. 27, 08 13:05
Since the GOP is making the point that no one knows anything that Senator Obama has accomplished in his 47 years on this planet, I thought it might be a good time to enlighten people as to what exactly are some of the things that he has accomplished. 
Last Updated ( Feb. 27, 08 13:12 )
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A candidate vs. a movement Print E-mail
By Kenneth Walker
Feb. 26, 08 15:09
There is a huge difference between the two contenders' runs for the White House: Hillary is a candidate and Obama is a movement.
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Hillary Sinks to a New Low Print E-mail
By Jesse Lava
Feb. 20, 08 13:09
As Hillary stood mum, one of her surrogates attacked the "two-faced" Obama and the "latte-drinking trust fund babies" who support him.
Last Updated ( Feb. 20, 08 13:15 )
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Sorry, George, I Need More! Print E-mail
By Linda Seger
Feb. 19, 08 16:35
When George W. gives us a rebate in May, he won't give us enough.  Here's a calculation of the true cost of the Bush administration.
Last Updated ( Feb. 19, 08 17:06 )
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The Latest: November 2007 Archive Print E-mail
By Jesse Lava
Feb. 15, 08 02:26
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The Latest: October 2007 Archive Print E-mail
By Jesse Lava
Feb. 15, 08 02:21
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The Latest: September 2007 Archive Print E-mail
By Jesse Lava
Feb. 15, 08 02:11
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One of our own running against Goode Print E-mail
By Rachel Johnson
Feb. 13, 08 19:50
Faithful Democrats around the country should take a moment to check out the race for Congress in Virginia’s 5th District.
Last Updated ( Feb. 15, 08 17:35 )
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President John McCain: The Fear Factor Print E-mail
By Stan Moody
Feb. 10, 08 18:38
In the spirit of "It's My Turn" Bob Dole, Republicans once again choose fear over progress; tradition over hope; stay-the-course over humility.
Last Updated ( Feb. 11, 08 01:31 )
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Obama: Disturbing "Change" Print E-mail
By Lisa Sharon Harper
Feb. 09, 08 22:32
I've experienced two disturbing conversations and one alarming thought in the last three days. All three were ignited by Obama's amorphous call for "Change."
Last Updated ( Feb. 10, 08 01:47 )
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Mitt Romney does not speak for this Mormon Print E-mail
By John Hummel
Feb. 07, 08 14:14

I just heard the Mitt Romney concession speech.  And as a Mormon, I am incredibly offended.

Last Updated ( Feb. 07, 08 14:17 )
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Just a Thought Print E-mail
By Lisa Sharon Harper
Feb. 05, 08 00:02
Before we pull any lever, tap