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VP Picks, Judgement, and “Cronyism”

The other day, Pattie wrote an excellent article asking about whether or not the candidates’ choice for Vice President demonstrated the type of judgment we’ll see for their future political picks. I think it’s a valid question and one that should be explored further. The Pitbull with Lipstick One of the reasons I’ve heard for not voting for McCain is that vice presidential pick of his. It appears that she was chosen simply for being a conservative Christian woman that could at the very least appease the conservative right base of the Republican party. No doubt she doesn’t interview well … Continue reading →

Politically Speaking: Do You have Issues?

What do you think is the greatest challenge facing this country at this time? Which issues do you consider the most important, politically speaking, especially for this election cycle? I’ve heard many people discussing healthcare options, some hoping for government healthcare. Some are more concerned with other social issues, while for others, the war is the most important concern by far, whether for it or against it. Foreign policy is a major point of interest and covers many and varied issues. Should we do more in some areas? Are we doing too much in others? Change is a word we … Continue reading →

The Deep End – Traci Hunter Abramson

In “The Deep End” by LDS author Traci Hunter Abramson, CJ Whitmore has been in the Witness Protection Program for three years, ever since she saw her good friend Chase killed. He had been investigating some shady dealings involving government corruption and diamonds, and was killed before he could share what he knew. The bad guys have been hunting CJ ever since, not wanting her to testify, but also believing that she has the missing diamonds, and they want them back. Matt Whitmore, CJ’s husband, is a baseball player and in the public eye. He and CJ can’t openly be … Continue reading →

Two Women of Galilee – Mary Rourke

In the Book of Luke, 8:1-3, we read: “And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God, and the twelve were with Him. And certain women . . . and Joanna, the wife of Chuza Herod’s steward . . . and many others, which administered to him of their substance.” Who was Joanna, and how did the wife of Herod’s steward come to be a follower and supporter of Jesus Christ? This is the question posed and fictionally answered in Mary Rourke’s novel, “Two … Continue reading →

Was Gerald Ford the Frugal President?

As the nation remembers past president Gerald Ford, we say goodbye and commemorate his life. Today is his funeral at the National Cathedral. Americans everywhere are watching this event and saying goodbye. Ford was the first president I could really recall from my childhood. Gerald Ford was the 38th president of our country and a republican. He is mostly known for some pretty important facts of the time. One, he was the only president in history who was not elected by ballot. Two, he assumed his presidency after the Watergate scandal, an event that could have threatened the very perception … Continue reading →

The School Construction Mess in New Jersey

Recently I wrote about the problems of overspending and corruption within the New Jersey Schools Construction Corp. The state has to cough up billions to cover the mistakes, errors in planning, and just outright incompetence in building new schools. The committee formed by new governor Jon Corzine to study solutions to the problem is expected to present its report on Wednesday, March 15. Peter Maricondo will retire April 7. He joined the SCC as chief financial officer, and added the job of chief executive officer six months ago when CEO Jack Spencer resigned from that job. Governor Corzine has named … Continue reading →