Christopher Bakes: Pope Francis, the Latin Mass, You, and Me.
Here is my opinion on the Francis papacy’s blessing unions outside of traditional marriage; “Pope Francis, the Latin Mass, you, and me.”
O Holy Night!
O Holy Night is one of the most-loved and recorded songs of the Christmas season. But did you know that it was once banned by the Catholic Church?
Faith, Conflict, and the Enduring Legacy of Theological Disputes: Reflections on the Continuing Discord Among Christians
It’s been over five centuries since Martin Luther, the catalyst for the Protestant Reformation, stirred the theological pot by challenging certain doctrines within the Catholic Church.
St Greta of Thunberg Must Be Appalled!
Former Democratic presidential nominees Al Gore and John Kerry are surely weeping and wailing and gnashing their teeth at the news, but the sensible among us see this as great! From CNN: The United States is producing more oil than any country in history By Matt Egan | Updated 5:00 PM EST | Tuesday, December …
The Shoe’s on the Other Tweet Now
Actor and country singer John Schneider, best known for his starring role as Bo Duke on “The Dukes of Hazzard,” is in hot water with the Department of Justice right now, all over a simple tweet.
Parody As a Weapon Part CXIV-Corruption done the old old-fashioned way
More Political Parody from the rapier wit of Albert Constantine Jr, a little ditty using a Christmas favorite to lampoon President Biden
Restoring Justice: A Call for Land Restitution to Native American Tribes in the Hamptons and Martha’s Vineyard
Democrats are in such support of reparations, perhaps they should think about giving up their prime real estate, that which was stolen from American Indians.
Musk is winning: Rooting for the richest man in the world takes getting used to.
Musk cannot be controlled, which makes him an enemy of the state and the corporations that control it.
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Episode 39
Joe Buckstop, an aging, corrupt old fool, somehow becomes president in his basement, and every night, an aide has to bring him his soup and discuss the events of the day as he prepares to receive his nightly meds…
Faith Tested: Navigating Life’s Trials Through Christian Beliefs
Life often presents itself as a series of trials and tribulations, where moments of hardship seem to outnumber those of joy.
Beyond Treason; Elections Have Consequences
Shortly after Obama’s 2009 inauguration, the new chief executive made one of the only memorable, though unoriginal, statements of his outwardly unremarkable presidency. ”Elections have consequences.”
The Great American Christmas: A Foolish Cycle of Excess
In the grand spectacle of American culture, few traditions rival the fervor and excess of gift-giving, particularly during the festive season.
Separation of Church and State: A Wall of Respect, Not Isolation
In the cacophony of American discourse, few phrases resonate with such charged intensity as “separation of church and state.”
Snark Alert: Paul Krugman Explains Bidenomics…as Only He Would
Paul Krugman engages in his usual practice of “applying lipstick to a pig” – the pig being Bidenomics. Progressives probably believe every word of his drivel.
Unwrapping Christmas Traditions: A Tapestry of Origins Beyond Biblical Narratives
Beneath a kaleidoscope of customs lies a tapestry woven from a multitude of influences, some of which diverge significantly from the biblical origins of Christianity.
How Can You Have a Long Report on the Philadelphia Public Schools Without Telling Us How They Are Doing As Far As Actually Educating Students?
We have frequently mentioned the Edward T Steel Elementary School in Philadelphia, since then-mayoral candidate Helen Gym Flaherty used the school as a backdrop for telling voters how she ‘saved’ the school from ‘going charter,’ and kept it a public school. In the still public Steel Elementary, which is ranked 1,205th out of 1,607 Pennsylvania elementary schools, …
So I’m Now Supposed to Stand Up and Cheer?
Am I supposed to stand up and cheer now that Gov. Abbott and what’s-her-name in Arizona are making big sounds about closing the border after millions of invaders have crossed into our country?
Theodore Roosevelt and the Battle Against Big Business in American Politics
Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt was a transformative figure in the fight against the monopolistic practices of big business during the early 20th century.
In praise of Congress-Congressmen need to spend more time with their families
Axios: “The 118th Congress is on track to be one of the most unproductive in modern history, with just a couple dozen laws on the books at the close of 2023, according to data from data analytics firm Quorum.”
American Dream of Home Ownership: Scam or a Myth?
Embarking on the journey of homeownership embodies the quintessential American dream, a pursuit deeply rooted in the ideals of independence and prosperity.