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7 Tips for Defending the Indefensible

09.17.08 Posted in Politics, Posts by

Since we’re in full election season, I’ve been having “discussions” about politics with friends, family, and pretty much anyone else that is willing to talk about it. I’m passionate about politics, and I love a well-reasoned discussion on a topic that is controversial, such as religion, politics, or ideally, both. My political views do not [...]


Babies should be grown in pods

08.19.08 Posted in Future, Personal, Politics, Posts, Science, Technology by

Over the last couple years, I’ve watched a number of friends have kids and I’ve come to the conclusion that I’m so glad that I’m a guy and don’t have to go through that. Pregnancy and childbirth seem awful, so I’ve been wondering what the alternatives are. Turns out there’s some research that’s been done [...]


Stop the violence! Arm the teachers! Wait…what?

08.15.08 Posted in Education, Misc, Personal, Politics, Posts by

I saw this great story today about how a North Texas school district may start allowing teachers and staff to carry concealed weapons in the school when classes start later this month. The policy was devised to help prevent school shootings, and those who wish to carry will need to meet the following requirements: have [...]


Fantastic Post on Christianity and Politics

06.17.08 Posted in Faith, Politics, Posts by

A friend of mine wrote a great blog post on the intersection of politics and Christianity in America.  It eloquently sums up much of what I feel on the subject.  Here’s an excerpt…check it out! Modern Christianity has transformed itself from a grassroots movement that sought to change society by changing lives, into a Political [...]


The balance between individual and societal liberty

06.05.08 Posted in Politics, Posts by

I have jury duty today.  I am being forced, by the state, to use up an entire day so that other citizens may enjoy one of our constitutional rights, the right to a trial by a jury of their peers.  This obligation is a clear curtailing of my personal liberty, as I have been threatened [...]


They’re at it again…

12.16.07 Posted in Politics, Posts by

Ron Paul’s supporters are executing their second big money bomb event today, December 16th, which is the anniversary of the Boston Tea Party.  They’ve raised about $1.4M since midnight EST and the donations are starting to pick up now as people wake up in the morning.  I expect we’ll get a big surge throughout the [...]


I did my part…

11.05.07 Posted in Politics, Posts by

Congrats to Ron Paul’s campaign, which raised well over $3 million dollars today.  There’s still a few hours left until the deadline, so head over to RonPaul2008.com and donate!


$1.2 million for Ron Paul in 9 hours

11.05.07 Posted in Politics, Posts by

Thanks to the campaign drive by ThisNovember5th.com, Ron Paul’s donations have surged by $1.2 million over the last nine hours.  This is HUGE, but it can be much more.  The more donations we get today, the more free press we get.  We still have a long way to go, so if you’re considering giving to [...]


A quick update and an urge to checkout Ron Paul

10.31.07 Posted in Politics, Posts by

Just wanted to let everyone know that I haven’t forgotten about this blog, it’s just that business has been really good in my freelance web consulting practice.  I’ll be posting more articles soon. In the meantime, I wanted to urge everyone to check out Dr. Ron Paul, the Republican congressman running for President.  His campaign [...]


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