Monthly Archives: June 2016

Why are Republicans so Fixated on the Phrase ‘Radical Islamic Terrorist?’

Posted on June 14, 2016 by a1skeptic

One of the questions that arises in the wake of yesterday’s pronouncement by Donald Drumpf that President Obama should resign because he hadn’t called the mass murder at Orlando Pulse “radical Islamic terrorism” is, why is this so important to … Continue reading →

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People forget how controversial Muhammad Ali once was

Posted on June 13, 2016 by a1skeptic

It was interesting to watch this week as Muhammad Ali was lionized after his death and during his two-day funeral on Thursday and Friday. People forget how controversial Ali was. The “Louisville Lip” was, after his conversion, the most famous … Continue reading →

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Here’s a nice Christian Message for your Sunday

Posted on June 12, 2016 by a1skeptic

Came across a headline the other day: Georgia senator prays for Obama’s death at Christian gathering: ‘Let his days be few’. Apparently the good Senator was using Psalm 109:8 which, the Apostle Peter quoted  before the apostles elected the replacement … Continue reading →

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Today is a day to celebrate Hillary Clinton

Posted on June 8, 2016 by a1skeptic

I’ve been a “Bernie Bro” since before he announced his candidacy for the Presidency, but it’s time to give Hillary Clinton her due. This really is a historic moment, as she becomes the first major party nominee to be President … Continue reading →

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What Donald Drumpf does best

Posted on June 7, 2016 by a1skeptic

By now it should be clear that what Donald Drumpf does just about better than anyone is insult his rivals. This guy is offering a clinic on how to bully your adversaries and take down your rivals. He’s called them … Continue reading →

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Trump says he can’t get a fair hearing from a Mexican or Muslim Judge

Posted on June 6, 2016 by a1skeptic

As some of you may have noticed, the heat has been turning up on Donald Trump and his “Trump University,” a for-profit mostly on-line “college” that has been the target of a number of lawsuits, including several ongoing class action … Continue reading →

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I don’t have to start liking Glenn Beck now, do I?

Posted on June 5, 2016 by a1skeptic

Here’s something I never thought I would read: SiriusXM suspends Glenn Beck for appearing to endorse a guest threatening the life of Donald Trump. Seriously dude? (Have you noticed that Donald Drumpf almost makes Glenn Beck look handsome.) Here’s what … Continue reading →

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Here’s Something that Definitely is Not Going to Work

Posted on June 4, 2016 by a1skeptic

Here’s something that isn’t going to work: Bill Kristol’s attempt to recruit somebody else to run against Donald Trump as an independent candidate. And who is that someone else? David French. If you’re like me, you might be thinking to … Continue reading →

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Our Hypocrisy is not like Theirs, Part 8

Posted on June 3, 2016 by a1skeptic

Here’s a rich one: last week there was an article about how Donald Drumpf was accusing Elizabeth Warren of hypocrisy for buying foreclosed homes. The allegations were essentially that Warren bought or helped finance two dozen properties in Oklahoma for … Continue reading →

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Our Hypocrisy is not like Theirs, Part 7

Posted on June 2, 2016 by a1skeptic

Some of you may have read the news not too long ago that Ken Starr, the President of Baylor University, was ousted from his position because of the University’s inadequate response to a number of sexual assault cases involving the … Continue reading →

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