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MLK, I Have A Dream” video

In 1964 Martin Luther King Jr. gave the speech of his life time.  Some contemporary politicians seem to believe that words do not matter – that giving an inspirational speech is not important.  Listen to Martin Luther King and see if you agree. [wp_youtube]PbUtL_0vAJk[/wp_youtube]

5Oct2008 | | Comments Off on MLK, I Have A Dream” video | Continued
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Race is perception – why it matters in politics

Son, I am a baby boomer – that generation of people that outnumber the rest of you folks. We grew up with civil rights and anti-war protesting and counter culture movements. Today we are skeptical about those who wish to claim the mantle of leadership for cultural change. Race is always important. We loved Martin […]

26Jan2008 | | Comments Off on Race is perception – why it matters in politics | Continued
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Obama fulfills Martin Luther King’s Dream

Son, Win or lose, Obama has fulfilled the dream of Martin Luther King, Jr.   I will quote some of that famous mastery or oratory here: “…I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: ‘We hold these truths to be self-evident; that […]

9Jan2008 | | Comments Off on Obama fulfills Martin Luther King’s Dream | Continued
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Catholics Saved Christianity

Son, Without the Roman Catholic Church there would be no Christianity. The Catholic Church has been criticized for about 2000 years. This probably began when Jesus chose to expose himself to a woman. Perhaps I should rephrase that statement. When bodily resurrected after death, Jesus revealed himself to Mary Magdalene before revealing himself to the […]

16Dec2007 | | Comments Off on Catholics Saved Christianity | Continued
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The Alamo – The Tigers get no respect

Son, There is a big game tonight in college football. You know that I am only a casual observer of college sports – but even casual observers have to take note of this game. The Missouri Tigers haven’t won a conference football championship since 1969. They were not even ranked when this season started. Today […]

1Dec2007 | | Comments Off on The Alamo – The Tigers get no respect | Continued