Category Archives: Political

Political Opinions and Commentary

FOCA – Good or Bad?

I just received a forwarded email message that was emotionally charged and biased to one side of the Freedom of Choice Act. The message was similar to the one found in this Snopes article: Freedom of Choice Act My own first instinct is to be against this “Freedom of Choice Act”. My initial reaction is …

21 January 2009 – 07:57:43 | By Jonathan | Posted in Political | Tagged , , |

I oppose the $25 billion bailout

Congress wants our opinion on the requested auto industry bailout. DOES THE AUTO INDUSTRY NEED A BAILOUT? The big three automakers say they need $25 billion in emergency short-term loans to avoid bankruptcy. Opponents say we shouldn’t reward poor management. Some in Congress say if we do provide loans we need to attach conditions such …

18 November 2008 – 13:49:32 | By Jonathan | Posted in Economics, Philosophic, Political | Tagged , , , , , |

The Treatment of Bush Has Been a Disgrace

Thanks to Jake Hilton for bringing this article to my attention. I tend to agree with this article. It is sad that so many of us feel the need to treat each other so badly. Especially someone in a position worthy of such high esteem. No matter who we vote for, when the voice of …

05 November 2008 – 21:53:25 | By Jonathan | Posted in Philosophic, Political | Tagged , |

California’s Proposition 8 for 2008 Election

I do not live in California, but I do have friends and family that live there. I have been hearing and reading a bit about this issue and have decided to throw my support into the ring. In doing so I will post two articles that I feel are very well written, as well as …

02 November 2008 – 23:25:16 | By Jonathan | Posted in Political, Religious | Tagged , , , , , , , |

We are Giving Away our Power

We are putting ourselves into bondage by giving our government our power. I just listened to this Live on Purpose podcast called, Self Family Government, In That Order. It was excellent. It is a bit of history and explanation about elections and how we need to be very careful and selective about what and who …

02 November 2008 – 10:38:17 | By Jonathan | Posted in Political, Reviews | Tagged , , , , , |

Redistribution of Wealth in Action

I just read Jason’s post about How “Redistribute the Wealth” Works!. I have to say, Amen to that. Redistribution of wealth all sounds so warm and fuzzy until it comes time to actually do it. The waiter may have been willing to contribute to the poor of his own free will, but being forced to …

02 November 2008 – 10:20:26 | By Jonathan | Posted in Philanthropic, Philosophic, Political, Religious | Tagged |

The Federal Bail-out is a Bad Idea

I should not need to remind anyone, but the following is my own opinion. You mess with nature, you reap the storm. Survival of the fittest. If a company is going down, they need to go down. Bailing them out will not teach them anything. If we give our kids everything, they will not learn …

02 October 2008 – 09:33:33 | By Jonathan | Posted in Financial, Political | Tagged , , , |