Archive for October 13th, 2008
McCain is Mean Spirited – Slams Congressman Lewis
Congressman John Lewis has condemned the McCain Campaign for ‘…sowing the seeds of hate and division..” and he mentioned the segregationist Governor George Wallace. John Lewis is characterized as a ‘measured man’ – careful with his language… There are few men in Congress as respected as John Lewis. This writer believes that John McCain has […]
13Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
Wicked, The Snape Effect, and Storytelling
There is a reason that we humans are fascinated with stories. There is a deep connection that we have with the stories of others. From history to social studies to literature, all learning is founded in story. Even in mathematics we learn that a powerful way of getting an answer with numbers is to tell […]
13Oct2008 | bryan | Comments Off on Wicked, The Snape Effect, and Storytelling | Continued
Obama Wins – Thanks to ACORN
Obama will win this election, no doubt about it. He speaks about hope, change and civil liberties. When he speaks everyone listens, from the elite to the redneck. His Leftist support group ACORN has helped to spread his message, but they don’t stop there. They have helped bring voters to the booths in record numbers […]
13Oct2008 | Cole James | 2 comments | Continued
Education and the Presidential Election of 2008
Education, experience, life – what is really important when choosing a President. Morality, integrity, honesty, compassion, empathy – we could go on with our hopes for the next President – but for now, let’s look at education. John McCain “…graduated, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md. 1958, and the National War College, Washington, D.C. 1973…” […]
13Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
Can McCain Win The Debate?
McCain can win this debate – but he will have to hire Bill Clinton as a stand-in to do so. We are seeing very clearly that words do matter – and Bill Clinton is the modern master of words. McCain is a seasoned politician, able to deflect criticisms, able to spin content; but this debate […]
13Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
Frugal Halloween Costume Ideas
My wife and I went to the local department store to get costumes for our children. We could not believe what the prices are anymore. As a child I remember Halloween costumes being nothing more that two pieces of plastic colored to look like your favorite villain or hero. With a plastic mask painted as […]
13Oct2008 | Cole James | Comments Off on Frugal Halloween Costume Ideas | Continued
Desmond Tutu on Homosexuality
I received an email today – as I do many times during the course of the week – from a family member who must be convinced the we see the world in the same way. I am sure that many of you have someone that prowls your email this way. Based on some skewed version […]
13Oct2008 | bryan | 3 comments | Continued