By Lauren Gillespie “The degree to which Barack Obama is now phoning it in – sleepwalking perfunctorily through his second term, amid gold rounds and dinner parties – is astonishing,” writes Matt Lewis for the British Telegraph. “The only thing that makes sense is that he is exhausted and, perhaps, has checked out of the … Continue reading No Surprise Obama Is Checking Out
Month: July 2014
We Need More Compassion, Less Government
Compassion is a term that seems to get tossed around with increased frequency these days. We are told to show compassion for Central Americans illegally crossing into the United States and Palestinians being killed by Israeli air strikes in Gaza, as well as the poor and suffering in our own communities. But what does it … Continue reading We Need More Compassion, Less Government
Claims of Compassion and Racism on Immigration Policy
It was the end of yet another long day. The final bell would ring in less than five minutes. Staving off exhaustion, I leaned back in my chair and listened to the bright young man before me describe his big plans for the future. “In a few years, I’m gonna have my own business, and … Continue reading Claims of Compassion and Racism on Immigration Policy
Why You Need to See Dinesh D’Souza’s “America”
Go see Dinesh D’Souza’s movie “America: Imagine the World without Her.” See it as soon as you can. Take your kids. Take your parents. Take your conservative and religious friends who likely already believe its message. Take your liberal and secular friends who may need more convincing. It is truly a film everyone should experience. At the end of … Continue reading Why You Need to See Dinesh D’Souza’s “America”
Your Contraception Is Your Responsibility
Women can buy houses on their own. They can purchase cars without help from their bosses. Women can grocery shop, book vacations, save for retirement, and in general run their family’s finances—as most do—without assistance from their employers. But they can’t purchase birth control on their own. At least, this is the message of Ruth … Continue reading Your Contraception Is Your Responsibility
The Front Porch Philosopher 