Month: August 2012

Morality vs. The Norway Shooter Sentencing

This morning, Ed Morrisey reported on the sentencing of Anders Brevik, the Norwegian who set off a bomb at a government building, then proceeded to murder 77 people on a retreat. We all know that Norway doesn’t believe in capital punishment, so it’s pretty obvious that they would put him away for life, right? Wrong. The judge gave Brevik a maximum sentence of 21 years in prison or 99.5 days per victim. As Ed speculates, it will likely be less than that. Hugh would probably get on my case for listening to too much Dennis Prager, but I can’t help festooning...

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Kayleigh McEnany Compares Paul Ryan and Barack Obama

Our friend, Kayleigh McEnany, of the International Business Times, compares Congressman Paul Ryan and President Barack Obama. She starts: Mitt Romney couldn’t have made a better selection for his vice presidential nominee than Paul Ryan or a better foil to highlight President Barack Obama’s shortcomings. Let’s take a look at what Obama and Ryan have produced and talk about the differences. Earlier this year, Obama submitted two budgets to Congress that were unanimously rejected — 410-0 and 0-97, respectively — making him the first president in U.S. history to not have a single representative from either party vote in favor. For the...

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Concealed Carry Cliches

We writers are admonished to avoid using clichés because it is unprofessional and indicates a lack of originality. In the world of concealed carry, however, there are three phrases that might be considered clichés–I would prefer to call them watchwords: 1.  I would rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it. 2.  I carry a gun because a cop is too heavy. 3.  When seconds count, the police are only minutes away. I liken the first example to car or homeowner’s insurance. When you buy insurance you are betting that something bad will happen and hoping...

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Dr. Horton – Christianity vs. Islam

Dr. Michael Horton does a masterful job of explaining the philosophical differences between Christianity and Islam. I think the best part, though, is his insights into how we can relate to them. How can we love them? I would encourage all to read his article “Christ & Islam“. This video is part 1 of 3 and the rest can be found at The Gospel...

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